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Cosmetology
The cosmetology diploma program at Dorsey School of Beauty provides training of 1,500 clock hours, during which the student is taught a basic knowledge of all phases of cosmetology, and attains a working knowledge of shop management, good ethics and the importance of good grooming. Upon graduation, students will have had the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of art principles, hair styling, hair cutting and shaping, hair coloring, thermal waving and curling, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, shampooing, manicuring, scalp and facial treatments and once licensed may work as an entry level cosmetologist under numerous job descriptions. Cosmetology career opportunities in private, chain or department store salons include positions such as hair stylist, wig dresser, manicurist, platform stylist, permanent wave specialist, make-up artist, hair colorist, salon owner, salon manager, style director, and theatrical hairstylist. Cosmetology career opportunities in business and industry include positions such as manufacturer representative, beauty products supervisor, beauty magazine columnist, school director, and beauty supply salesperson.
As licensure is required for employment by the State of Michigan, Dorsey School of Beauty will pay the cost one time for graduates of this program to challenge the state licensure exam, contingent upon the graduate meeting Dorsey School of Beauty’s exam preparation requirements. Dorsey School of Beauty has determined that its Cosmetology program curriculum is sufficient to fulfill educational requirements for licensure in the State of Michigan only. No educational determinations have been made for any other state, district or US territory in regards to licensure requirements.