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 300,000 jobs are predicted to be available through the year 2006. Cosmetology is virtually recession proof! After all, hair and nails will always grow and tastes and fashion change from year to year.
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.
Certificates
TTC offers three certificate programs in
The Cosmetology 4-semester 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
Click on the links below to see the curriculum display for each of these areas.
