Cosmetology, Nails & Esthetics

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Cosmetology, Esthetics, & Nail Technology

Photo of student performing hair cut Welcome
Welcome to Trident Technical College Cosmetology! If you like to help others look and feel their best, then a career in Cosmetology awaits you. The knowledge acquired at Trident will follow wherever life leads you.

Job opportunities for Cosmetologists, Estheticians and Nail Technicians are excellent. Nationally, more than 700,000 jobs are predicted to be available through the year 2014. Cosmetology is virtually recession proof! After all, hair and nails will always grow and tastes and fashion change from year to year.

At Trident Technical College you will find:

small class size

hands-on training providing valuable experience

dedicated and caring instructors

a positive, energetic environment

professional products used in clinics and labs

Diploma and Certificates

Click on the links below to see the curriculum display for each of these areas.

Diploma
In addition to fulfilling the 1,500 clock hours mandated by the South Carolina Board of Cosmetology, TTC's Cosmetology program is strengthened by general edudcation courses in communications, math and psychology.: Cosmetology

Certificates

*** ATTENTION STUDENTS ***

Cosmetology NOW OFFERED at night! Please contact Orby Cotton (843-899-8088) for more information.

Esthetics NOW AVAILABLE at Berkeley & Palmer campuses!

Nail Technology NOW AVAILABLE at Berkeley & Palmer campuses!
TTC offers three certificate programs in :: Cosmetology; Esthetics; Nail Technology

Curriculum Overviews
The Cosmetology 4-semester day program\ or 6-semester night program prepares you for the professional world. Our curriculum includes: hairshaping, hairdesign, styling braiding haircoloring permanent waving straightening skin care, makeup waxing manicuring, pedicuring salon management state board preparation The Esthetics program offers a 2-semester day or a 3-semester evening choice. The curriculum includes: facials with and without machines waxing and tweezing makeup aromatherapy peels custom ingredient blending business & people skills state board preparation Nail Technology - In one semester, the program offers: manicuring & pedicuring tip applications silk, linen & fiberglass wraps acrylic gels nail art spa & massage techniques proper sanitation business & people skills state board preparation