Cosmetology

Brief Program Description/Goals

The Cosmetology curriculum provides the highest degree of skills training and theoretical knowledge to enable the student to enter careers in hair and beauty. This knowledge and ability is achieved first through lecture and demonstration followed by actual work in a salon atmosphere. It is designed to prepare the student for the Hawai‘i State Board of Cosmetology examination to become a licensed cosmetologist in Hawai‘i.

View Complete Description in College Catalog [PDF]

What Is Unique About The Program

This is the only Cosmetology program offered through the University of Hawai‘i system.

The program utilizes a teaching method called Pivot Point, an international system that revolutionized hair and beauty education.

Students receive a minimum of 1,800 hours of lecture and clinical experience.

Program Prerequisites

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 11 & 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/60 or ESL 23

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Esthetician program, the student will be able to:

• Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
• Practice effective communication skills, visual poise, and proper grooming.
• Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship.
• State the benefits of prioritizing time efficiently.
• Use proven strategies to build a clientele.
• List safety and sanitation procedures for use of equipment, implements, and treatments.
• Perform basic manipulative skills in the areas of skin care, hair removal, makeup and body treatments.
• Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper skin care, hair removal, makeup and body treatments for the client’s overall image.
• Apply learned theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
• Apply learned theory, manipulative skills and analytical skills to obtain licensure and competency in entry-level positions in cosmetology or a related career field.

Upon successful completion of the COSM program, the student will be able to:

• Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
• Practice effective communication skills, visual poise, and proper grooming.
• Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship.
• State the benefits of prioritizing time efficiently.
• Use proven strategies to build a clientele.
• List safety and sanitation procedures for use of equipment, implements, and treatments.
• Perform basic manipulative skills in the areas of hairstyling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, manicure and pedicures.
• Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, and color application for the client’s overall image.
• Apply learned theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
• Apply learned theory, manipulative skills and analytical skills to obtain licensure and competency in entry-level positions in cosmetology or a related career field.

Degrees That Can Be Earned

• Certificate of Completion (CC) in Esthetician
• Certificate of Achievement (CA)
• Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Itemized Estimate of Educational Costs

• Tuition based on total number of credits taken.

Gainful Employment Information

* - Job Placement info currently available only for 2010-2011 completers

Faculty & Staff

• Stella Akamine, Assistant Professor, Email, 845-9472
• Jessie Aki, Professor, Liaison, Email, 845-9473
• Philip Hervas, Lecturer, Email, 845-9263
• Jessica Kaniho, Asst. Professor, Email, 844-2370
• Lynnette McKay, Assistant Professor, Email, 847-9850
• Keri Ann Nakasone, Educational & Academic Support Specialist, Email, 845-9132