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    There are many opportunities for professionals in the Cosmetology industry. All of our courses are designed to prepare you for licensing in the state of Missouri.

    For course information, click on your choice below:





     
Become a licensed professional! Learn the most up-to-date skills and techniques being practiced by today's successful hairdressers. In this course, you'll learn exciting ways to cut and style hair, or change its color or texture. In addition, you will learn all about skin care, nail technology, salon management, and so much more!

This course takes approximetely 10 months to complete. The scheduled days of attendance are Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Cosmetology: The History and Opportunities
Life Skills
Your Professional Image
Communicating for Success
Infection Control: Principles and Practice
Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
Basics of Chemistry and Electricity
Hair Care. Properties of the Hair and Scalp
Principles of Hair Design
Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning
Haircutting
Hairstyling
Wigs and Hair Enhancements
Chemical Texture Services
Haircoloring and Lightening
Skin Care
Histology of the Skin
Hair Removal
Facials and Facial Makeup
Nail Care, Nail Structure and Growth
Manicuring and Pedicuring
The Salon Business
Marketing
Nuts and Bolts ProGrow Business Advantage
Preparing for and Seeking Employment
On the Job
National Skill Standards
Professional Organizations
MO State Laws

Pricing Information, Required and Recommended Textbooks and Materials for Cosmetology Course:
  • Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049352, $139
  • Practical Workbook Milady's Standard Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049425, $62
  • Theory Workbook for Milady's Standard Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049417, $62
  • Exam Review for Milady's Standard Cosmetology , ISBN: 1418049433, $44
  • Nuts and Bolts 4 Book set:
    Published by Nuts and Bolts Training Co., Authors Jim Yates and Robert Hall, Copyright 2006.
    Titles:
    Customer WOW, $25.00
    How To Build Your Business, $25.00
    Embracing Change, $25.00
    The Complete Retail Experience, $25.00



       
Are you ready to do something more with your license in Cosmetology? Licensed instructors are always in demand. In this course, you will learn modern principles of teaching, curriculum and lesson planning, student counseling, classroom management, and so much more. For this course, you must hold a high school diploma or GED, and a current MO license in Cosmetology, Manicuring, or Esthetics.

This course takes approximately 4months to complete, however, in some cases the state of Missouri may grant a reduction in the required training hours based on prior work experience in the field of Cosmetology.


Teaching Principles
Student Learning Principles
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Teaching Methods
Instructional Aids
Test Development
Student Counseling
Classroom Management
Job Readiness and MO State Laws

Pricing Information, Required and Recommended Textbooks and Materials for Instructor Training Course:
  • Milady's Master Educator, Student Course Book, ISBN: 1428321519, $151
  • Exam Review for Milady's Master Educator: Student Course Book, ISBN: 1428321543, $44
  • Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049352, $139
  • Practical Workbook Milady's Standard Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049425, $62
  • Theory Workbook for Milady's Standard Cosmetology, ISBN: 1418049417, $62






Listed prices subject to change. The hours and subjects needed to qualify for licensing is determined by the state of Missouri. At ABC, the curriculum of each course has been carefully prepared so that you will receive the proper hours of training in each required subject. Upon graduating, you will be ready for licensing. And more importantly, you will be ready to take your place in a professional salon.






ABC is licensed by the MO State Board of Cosmetology, and approved by the US Department of Education through Accreditation by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences