Program Overview

Major ID: 422D

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer - online only CHSN 1698  & CHSN 1699  

The Hair Technician Diploma program meets the requirements for licensure by the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners.

Hair Technician services include cutting, styling the hair, application of hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, and science courses that provide a good background for the skills taught in hair analysis and treatment.

Licensing or certification exams are independent of graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities

The job outlook is good for hair technicians. Increasing population, incomes, and demand for cosmetology services will stimulate job growth. In addition, numerous job openings will stem from rapid turnover in salons and the large size of the occupation. The rapid growth of nail salons and full-service spas will generate numerous job openings for hair technicians skilled in hair care services.

After hair technician students complete 900 hours of skills and theory training and pass the written exam given through the State designated testing service and skills certification, they are eligible for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners. Hair technicians work in a variety of settings including beauty salons and full service spas.

Program Outcomes

1. Perform hairstyling designs for all hair types.
2. Perform haircutting techniques for all hair types.
3. Perform hair coloring and lightening techniques for all hair types.
4. Perform permanent waving and chemical relaxing for all hair types.

Program Faculty

Marcie Smith-Fields
marcie.smith-fields@saintpaul.edu

Full-time

Students attend full-time and can complete the program in two semesters.

Licensure

This program meets Minnesota Board of Cosmetologist Examiners requirements.

Textbook and Supply Costs

Students should expect to spend approximately $1,700.00 for cosmetology kits, supplies, and books. This cost is in addition to tuition and fees.

Additional Requirements

Purchase Kits
Be prepared to purchase student cosmetology kits the first day of class from the book store. Financial aid must have been completed.

All books MUST be purchased before classes begin.

Cosmetology Student Handbook/ Agreement Form
All new and returning students will need to access D2L Brightspace PRIOR to the first day of classes to read the Cosmetology student handbook. After you have read the handbook, you must print and sign Student Agreement Form, Hepatitis B Vaccination/Declination Form and Rollabout Form and return them to your instructor on the first day of class before you will be admitted to class. You will need to perform this task prior to the first day of each semester. Please direct questions to the assigned instructor of your first class.