BOCES Career and Technical Education PROGRAMs

Costmetology

Train in a real salon setting while learning the latest in hair, nails, and skincare. With hands-on experience and 1,000 licensing hours, you’ll graduate ready to take the state exam and start your beauty career.

From hairstyling and manicures to salon management, the Cosmetology program gives you the skills, confidence, and licensing hours to launch your future in the beauty industry—right after graduation. Start doing what you love, professionally.

Life long learning

Real Salon. Real Skills. Real Confidence.

In the Cosmetology program, every day feels like the real world—because it is. You’ll practice your skills in a fully equipped salon, working with real clients under the guidance of licensed professionals. From perfecting hair color and nail art to mastering customer care and salon management, you’ll build the confidence to succeed in any corner of the beauty industry.

Whether you dream of owning a salon, styling behind the scenes at fashion shows, or becoming a skincare expert, it all starts here.

Cosmetology at a Glance

1,000 Hours
Students complete the NYS required 1,000 hours of hands-on training in a real, working salon, building technical skills, speed, and client service confidence.
License Ready
Graduate from the BOCES Cosmetology program ready to sit for the NYS Cosmetology Licensing Exam—and start working right away as a stylist, nail tech, makeup artist, or esthetician.

Your Beauty Skills Can Build a Business


Want to own a salon someday? You can get a head start. Cosmetology students have the chance to earn up to 20 college credits toward a two-year AOS Business Degree at Jefferson Community College—giving you the skills to run the show, not just work in it.

Student giving another student a manicure.

Cosmetology Instructors

Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center:

Shelby Stephenson sstephenson@boces.com

Lori Foote lfoote@boces.com

Howard G. Sackett Technical Center:

Casie Kolenda ckolenda@boces.com

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