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• Apply to 51±¬ÁÏ
• Fill out  and go to the Admission’s page and apply for scholarships.
• Must have an up-to-date Driver’s License & Social Security card
• Send high school transcripts to KBOC & 51±¬ÁÏ
• School hours:
  • M-TH 7:30am to 5:00pm
  • Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm

The cosmetology program consists of 1,500 hours of instruction and work, customarily spread over a 9- to 12-month period. Classes, which begin in January and July, meet nine hours per day, five days per week. The completion of this program of work will qualify the individual to take the state licensure examination.

Students may elect to continue their education beyond the initial one-year professional component. By adding general education courses, students can earn a two-year associate of applied science degree, which allows students to build additional skills important to successful employment, management, and/or business ownership.

Cosmetology is an interesting and well-paying career that has shown a constant need for people with the necessary training and skills. Men and women in this occupation are professionals who work in pleasant surroundings as stylists, color technicians, manicurists, demonstrators, beauty consultants, salon managers, make-up artists, or as specialists in wigs.

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51±¬ÁÏ Cosmetology School offers a variety of services to the community, including hair cuts, hair coloring, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Call 620-223-2700, ext. 5220 to schedule an appointment in Fort Scott.

Services

• Students will be able to demonstrate effective communication, teamwork and professional ethics.
• Students will be able to display the professional standards for artistry of hair-cutting/texturizing, and styling.
• Students will be able to apply the techniques of chemical services including coloring, highlighting and perm/relax.
• Students will be able to develop an understanding of business skills including the sale of retail products, customer service and money management.
• Students will be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge of the Kansas Board of Cosmetology rules and regulations and the skills to pass the theory and practical exams for Kansas state cosmetology licensure.
• Students will be able to apply the techniques of nail services including nail enhancements and basic nail services.