Cosmetology


Are you creative? Do you enjoy interacting with people and have the desire to help others? Then a career in cosmetology may be right for you! Our Cosmetology Department offers two specialized programs. As a trained cosmetologist in either of our certification programs, you can help people look and feel their best through a variety of career opportunities that offer flexible work hours and locations.

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Basic Operator Program

  • Students will learn haircutting, hair coloring, hair styling techniques, basic skin care practices, manicures, and pedicures. 
  • The program is two semesters long and new classes begin each Fall and Spring semester. We do not have Summer classes for this program. 
  • Classes are held in person, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and students have an hour break for lunch each day.
  • Classes are a mix of lectures, book work, and hands on work. Students will spend time each day in theory and practical classes.
  • Hands on training: students will provide a wide variety of services to the community while learning specialized beauty and customer service skills through lab hours served at our on-campus salon. All in consultation with instructors who are experts in the field, and who supervise each service.
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Esthetician Specialist Program

  • Students will learn how to perform facials, Microdermabrasion facials, chemical peels, electrotherapy techniques, eyelash tinting, eyebrow tinting, and basic makeup application techniques.
  • The program is two semesters long and new classes begin each Fall and Spring semester. There are Summer classes for students who begin in the Spring.  
  • Classes are held in person, Monday to Friday. Class times vary per semester but students will be notified of their class schedule prior to classes starting.
  • Classes are a mix of lectures, book work, and hands on work. Students will spend time each day in theory and practical classes.
  • Hands on training: students will provide a wide variety of services to the community while learning specialized beauty and customer service skills through lab hours served at our on-campus spa. All in consultation with instructors who are experts in the field, and who supervise each service.

We do not offer part-time, evening, or online classes for either program. 

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For More Information

Nicole Beckwith-Dawson, Administrative Assistant, phone 254-299-8701, email nbeckwith@mclennan.edu

Laura Hays, Program Director, phone 254-299-8702, email lhays@mclennan.edu

For anyone interested in our programs who have a criminal background

Please be advised that your background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. Guidelines can be found at www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimconvict.htm. If you have a question about your background and ability to be licensed, please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at 512-463-6599. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from TDLR, www.tdlr.texas.gov/crimhistoryeval.htm.

 

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