The Hair Designer Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of hair design. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, hair and scalp diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology.
Employment Opportunities
Hair Designer graduates are employable as cosmetology sales persons, stylists, salon managers, or salon owners. After additional experience/training, graduates may become instructors, platform artists, color technicians, or may work in another specialized area within the cosmetology field.
Accreditation/Approval
The Cosmetology program at Ogeechee Technical College is regulated by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217, Phone 478.207.2440. Graduates are eligible to take the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Examination. Web: www.sos.state.ga.us/plb.
Licensure/Certification
Upon successful completion of the cosmetology program, a licensure examination is required to work in the state of Georgia. Information on the licensure exam can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State website (http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology).
After obtaining a passing score on both the written and practical examination, a candidate must submit an application for licensure to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology with the appropriate fee. Passing the written and practical exam does not guarantee licensure. All criminal convictions and any board sanctions must be reviewed by the Board as a consideration for licensure.
Medical Requirements
Cosmetology/Hair Designer/Esthetics students are required to have a Tuberculosis skin test. Student must provide TB test results prior to entering program. Documentation will be maintained in a medical file. Proof of a negative skin test or chest x-ray must be provided to the instructor during your first program term. Upon being advised of the inherent risk of exposure to Hepatitis, consent/declination forms will be provided for documentation of the student’s decision. These forms will be maintained in the instructor’s office. We work with chemicals that may be harmful. If you are or in the event you become pregnant during this course, check with your doctor and have him give you documentation stating that you may or may not attend this course. A release of liability form must be signed by student and placed in the students file.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 17 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Hair Designer Curriculum
The curriculum for the Hair Designer certificate is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program in fall or spring semesters for program courses. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 36 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1065 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (36 Credits)
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $3,600
Fees ($370 per semester): $1,110
Books/Supplies: $1,200
Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year
Certification Exam: $109
TB Test: $40
Course Supply Fees:
- COSM 1010 Chemical Texture Services: $15
- COSM 1050 Hair Color: $30
- COSM 1080 Physical Hair Services Practicum: $30
- COSM 1110 Hair Services Practicum III: $30
Uniforms are required beginning fall and spring semesters
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)