The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in order to practice the arts and sciences of cosmetology, require the successful completion of a 1000 hour Cosmetology program and successfully pass the Massachusetts Cosmetology State Board Exam.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, upon successful completion of the State Board Exam, will issue a Cosmetology license.
In order to achieve this goal, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts mandates that all licensed Cosmetology schools must provide the curriculum provided below.
Mansfield Beauty Schools has been approved to offer the 1000 Cosmetology Apprenticeship Program, which is required to offer the same curriculum. (See below) The Apprentice difference is 600 hours are in school and 400 hours may be in a salon.
Cosmetology
# of Hours |
Subjects for Cosmetology Programs |
|---|---|
50 |
Manicure (12.5 hours of Artificial Nail Technique) |
250 |
Hair Straightening and Permanent Waving |
25 |
Shampooing |
50 |
Finger Waving |
80 |
Skin Care/Make-up/Facial Grooming |
50 |
Wig Instruction and Scalp Treatment |
150 |
Coloring – Dyes and Bleaching |
125 |
Haircutting |
125 |
Oral, Written, and Practical Tests: Sterilization, Hygiene, and Anatomy |
25 |
Ethics, Salesmanship, Courtesy, and Conduct |
25 |
Instruction and Lecture on Sanitation |
45 |
Marcelling and all Iron Curls |
1000 |
Total Hours |