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Two female TCHS cosmetology students wearing black smock uniforms are in cosmetology classroom. One student is painting the nails of the other student.

Cosmetology, empowering students to turn their passion for beauty and style into a thriving career.

The fashion-driven cosmetology field offers many opportunities for those who enjoy creativity and personal interaction with clients. Students who are motivated and passionate about fashion can earn the required hours for state licensure as a cosmetologist, nail technician, esthetician, or natural hair braider.

The image shows a student in the cosmetology program at a technical college. The student is working on styling the hair of another person, suggesting they are practicing cosmetology skills in a learning environment.

Career Skill Levels

The various skill career levels for technical college high school: beginning, intermediate, advanced.

Program Opportunities

Certifications

  • Esthetician License
  • Nail Technician License
  • Natural Hair Braider License
  • OSHA 10 CareerSafe
  • Pennsylvania Skills Certificate/NOCTI
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology License
  • SP2 (Safety and Pollution)

Workplace Opportunities

Some notable partners include:

Gemini Hair Design Studio, Escape Salon, Hair Cuttery, and more!

 

Tour the Program

CIP 12.0401

The Department of Education provides a CIP Code to approved Programs of Study (POS). Schools and postsecondary institutions use the CIP code to categorize the POS, outline the scope and sequence of educational offerings, and develop a POS task list.