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Cosmetology or Esthetics
OVERVIEW
Gain hands-on experience in a salon business environment learning industry-proven skills in cosmetology and esthetics. You’ll learn the science and art of hairstyling, cutting, chemical texture services, skin care, facial massage and so much more. Gain valuable leadership and business skills to help you thrive as a stylist, esthetician, salon owner or instructor.
More Info
Interested in Cosmetology and Esthetics? Complete a short form and a member of the Welcome Center will follow up with you right away!
Information Sessions
Cosmetology
The Cosmetology Program requires the attendance of our Quarterly Information Sessions before you are added to the waitlist. Please email professor Karen Horan for details and notifications: @email
- Cosmo session is held in-person at the beauty school, so you can tour the facility:
West Sound Technical Skill Center @ 101 National Ave. W. Bremerton, WA 98312
- Sessions are 3:30pm and last approx. 45 min.
- Dates as follows:
- Fall Quarter: Last Monday in November
- Winter Quarter: First Monday in March
- Spring Quarter: First Monday in June
- *Summer Quarter: Last Monday in August held via Zoom* (emailed link)
Faculty Advisors
Every student is assigned an advising team consisting of your Student Success Coach and Faculty Advisor. Your Faculty Advisor is determined once you decide on your specific academic program. The following instructors are the advisors for Cosmetology & Esthetics.
Academic Programs
Olympic College Cosmetology and Esthetics programs will prepare you to successfully complete the Washington state Cosmetology, Esthetics or Instructor licensing exams. Programs offered through a joint agreement with West Sound Technical Skills Center include: an Associate in Technical Arts (ATA), a Certificate of Completion (CC), Certificate of Proficiency (CP) and Certificate of Recognition (CR).
Enrollment steps
Enrollment steps
Learn how to qualify for acceptance into the Cosmetology & Esthetics program.
- For info about the Esthetics Program, contact Professor Susan Witherow.
- For info about the Cosmetology Program, contact Professor Karen Horan.
Enroll in Cosmetology & Esthetics
Licensure Requirements
Cosmetology and/or Esthetics
School Graduate
To get your license as a cosmetologist, or esthetician you must:
- Be at least 17 years of age.
- Graduate from a school approved and licensed by the Department of Licensing with the minimum required state hours.
- Cosmetologist: 1,600 hours
Or
- Esthetics: 750 hours
- Complete all given class and/or online assignments, assessments, quizzes or tests
- Pass the state-approved practical and written exams administered by D.L. Roope.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Olympic College has determined that the Cosmetology and Esthetics curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification in Washington state. OC has not made a determination that the curriculum meets educational requirements for licensure/certification outside of Washington state. We encourage students who plan to work out-of-state to check relevant local licensure/certification requirements.
Academic Division
Cosmetology and Esthetics is part of the Business & Technology (B&T) Division. Visit the B&T webpage for more info, including support resources and services, and contact info for division staff and the dean. The B&T Division can assist you with:
- Advising
- Connecting with faculty
- Finding campus resources
- Support for procedural processes such as a grade appeal or student complaint