Pathfinder Tech
Cosmetology
SKILLS ACQUIRED AT EACH GRADE LEVEL
Grade 9
- Employability skills/professional skills
- Safety and sanitation procedures
- Client consultation
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Hairstyling (wet and thermal)
- Manicuring (paraffin treatments)
- Braiding
- Facials
- Updos
- Resume writing
Grade 10
- Facial make-up (day, night, avant garde)
- Hair removal and waxing
- Haircutting
- Pedicuring
- OSHA 10 hr. card
- Employability skills/professional skills
- Safety and sanitation procedures
Grade 11
- Client intake forms
- Hairmax computer system
- Razor and clipper cutting
- Chemical texture services (perms and relaxers)
- Artificial nail enhancements
- Anatomy and physiology
- Chemistry
- Hair Coloring, foiling, and balayage techniques
- Advanced haircutting
- Employability skills/professional skills
- Safety and sanitation procedures
Grade 12
- Stateboard exam prep
- Advanced hair coloring techniques
- Business and salon building
- Wigs and hair extensions
- Industry pathways and interviewing
- Advanced haircutting
- Employability skills/professional skills
- Safety and sanitation procedures
Cosmetology
Pathfinder Cosmetology program is a progressive, technical, 3 ½ year competitive course where students study all facets of hair, skincare, and nails.. Students apply their interpersonal, technical, professional, and academic skills, with support in this increasingly competitive career. Students
experience hands on learning in a full service salon environment. After completion of 1000 hours of instruction,students are eligible to take their MA. Cosmetology State Board exam and instructors assist in job placement. Co-op opportunities are available and encouraged.
NOTEWORTHY PROJECTS
- Beauty School Battles
- Senior Salon Building Project
- Skills USA
- Color Wheel
- Skeletal system
- PH Scale
- Day of the Dead Project
OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS
- OSHA
- Barbicide certification (cCOVID barbicide)
- Eyes on cancer certification
- Domestic violence training certificate
- MA. State Board exam
THIS PROGRAM RELIES HEAVILY ON THE FOLLOWING ACADEMIC SKILLS and/or DISCIPLINES
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Chemical formulas ratios
- Geometric shapes and angles
- Computer Skills
POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES UPON COMPLETION OF PROGRAM
Upon graduation:
- Booth Renter
- Salon/Spa Owner
- Nail Tech.
- Stylist Assistant
- Stylist
- Receptionist
- Beauty Sales Associate
- Beauty Blogger
- Make-up Artist
- State Board Proctor
- Salon Manager
- Hair Removal Specialist
- Cosmetology Board Member
- Med Spa
After completion of 1-2 years of post-secondary technical training (apprenticeship, certificate program or associate’s degree):
- Barber
- Esthetician
- Medical Esthetician
- Instructor
- Platform Artist
- Artistic Director
- Software Developer
- Celebrity Stylist
After completion of Advanced degree (4 year college degree or higher)
- DESE Certified Cosmetology Instructor
- ABCH Certified Colorist
- Accredited Cosmetology School Owner
