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!

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Contact us

Prospective new students contact the Welcome Center for one-on-one help applying to Olympic College.

Current and returning students contact the Advising Center to connect with a Student Success Coach or your Faculty Advisor.

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

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).

ATA: Cosmetology

CC: Esthetics

CP: Instructor Training

CR: Instructor Training (Fast Track)

Enrollment steps

Enrollment steps

Learn how to qualify for acceptance into the Cosmetology & Esthetics program.

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Transfer & Career Info

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.

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 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