About the Cosmetology Pathway

Barbering is the study and practice of professional care of the hair, skin and nails. The LATTC Barbering program offers training in hair styling and cutting; chemical treatments, waving, shaving techniques, hair cutting with clippers, razor, shears; skin care, manicures. The Barbering occupation is governed by stringent state laws which stipulate that all who enter the field must complete 1000 hours of instruction. The LATTC Barbering program is carefully designed to prepare students to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination. This program integrates a mock state board exam to help familiarize the students with the examination procedures. By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully compete in the Barbering industry as barber stylists, barber salon managers, educators, make-up artists (both conventional and theatrical), product sales, manicurists and business owners.

Important Notes: All hours and operations on time cards are kept for five years per state requirements.

Cosmetology is the study and practice of professional care of the hair, skin and nails. The LATTC Cosmetology program offers training in hair styling and cutting; chemical treatments, including hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving, hair straightening, hair cutting with clippers, razor, shears; skin care, and nail care. The Cosmetology occupation is governed by stringent state laws which stipulate that all who enter the field must complete 1000 hours of instruction. The LATTC Cosmetology program is carefully designed to prepare students to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination. This program integrates a mock state board exam to help familiarize the students with the examination procedures. By fulfilling the program requirements, students will have the knowledge and skills needed to successfully compete in the Beauty industry as stylists, salon managers, educators, make-up artists (both conventional and theatrical), product sales, manicurists, and business owners.

The Trade-Tech Skin Therapy Program offers training and technical instruction of; manual, electrical and chemical facials, temporary hair removal, makeup, chemistry, health, safety, electricity, spa ecology, anatomy and physiology. The LATTC Skin Therapy program prepares student to pass the State Board examination and integrates a mock State Board written and practical exam to further familiarize students with the process.

The Skin Therapy program prepares students for entry level positions that include but are not limited to; skin therapists, spa managers, educators, makeup artist, holistic skin care professionals, business owners, product & equipment sales representatives or managers.

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