Program offered is an Associate.

Virginia College's Salon Management program offers the student an opportunity to earn an associate degree in the cosmetology area by completing additional requirements in management and general education. The area of concentration includes courses that must be completed in order for the student to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination. This program is designed to prepare students to successfully own, operate, and/or manage a beauty salon.

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to

• understand and follow laws, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Cosmetology;
• successfully interact with customers and build a clientele;
• conduct typical business transactions such as making appointments, cashiering, and inventory;
• perform hair care and styling services such as permanent waving, hair coloring and lightening, chemical relaxing, scalp treatments, shampooing, cutting, shaping, setting, and combing techniques;
• utilize standard sanitation and safety precautions;
• communicate, analyze, and perform cosmetology services in a professional manner;
• recognize skin disorders and perform skin care services within cosmetology limits;
• recognize nail disorders and perform nail services within cosmetology limits, including manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylic nails, and creative nail art; and
• manage daily salon operations, purchase supplies, supervise staff, and effectively promote products and services.

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