Cosmetology

Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II students receive comprehensive training in hair braiding, haircuts, hair styling, skincare, and customer service. You will not only receive classroom instruction, but the school provides real-world training from experienced instructors who teach you what it takes to be a sought-after hairstylist. The program is designed to give you real-world experience working with clients in a safe classroom environment.

Program description. Cosmetology is the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails. The art of Cosmetology is the actual performance of the many beauty cultural practices. To derive the utmost benefit from Cosmetology, practical performance, demonstration and practice are employed in conjunction with the study of theory.

Course objective. To develop the highest possible degree of professional, social, and technical competence in our students. Through a structured curriculum, the school supplies the principles and practices of cosmetology from basic techniques to more advanced, continually focusing on skills that will make the student more marketable upon graduation.

Program purpose. For the student to acquire a broad knowledge of both the science and art of Cosmetology and be able to use the knowledge as a foundation to be successful in the profession; to develop physical dexterity and manipulative skills; to acquire ethical standards; and to prepare for the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists examination and entry level employment. Criminal convictions may affect a student's ability to be licensed, certified or registered.

Program objectives. Upon completion of the Cosmetology Program, the student will be able to:

• Analyze hair and scalp problems and administer corrective treatments.
• Have a thorough knowledge of anatomy, hair structure and chemistry.
• Administer cold/acid waving techniques and chemical and physical techniques of hair straightening.
• Care for and style wigs.
• Administer a professional shampoo, hair coloring and hair shaping.
• Create hair styles using roller placement, thermal waving/curling, finger waves, pin curls and blow curling/waving.
• Administer a facial with make-up and remove superfluous hair.
• Administer a professional manicure, pedicure, and nail extensions.
• Operate/open a salon and employ the principles and practices of salon management.
• Employ basic first aid measures, rules of sanitation and sterilization, and safety precautions.
• Practice and employ the rules, regulations, and laws of the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists.
• Practice good salesmanship, and seek and obtain employment.

Instructional methods. Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II utilizes the Milady curriculum, textbooks, and workbooks. In the cosmetology program, two textbooks are utilized, along with a unique study guide and kits that contain many components used for hands-on practice. The program also includes preparation for salon/spa entry through a salon/spa business segment, developing resumes, and interviewing skills, and students are trained and prepared in mock state board licensing applications and evaluations.

Instructors prepare and follow lesson plans, and the curriculum is delivered with a combination of theory lectures and hands-on practice using mannequins and actual clientele. The educational system uses step-by-step videos, DVDs, and text support systems that all correlate together, along with many assessment techniques that enable the educator and learner to assess progress before and after applying hands-on applications.

An interview and visit to the school are required of all prospective students. An applicant may enroll in an approved program after meeting all admission requirements, signing an enrollment agreement with the school and obtaining a class start date; all requirements must be met prior to beginning class. Students may enroll during business hours at Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II.

Full- and part-time day and evening schedules are available; the program length depends on the weekly schedule:

• 40 clock hours per week: 37.5 weeks - 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (day)
• 30 clock hours per week: 50 weeks - 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (day), or 1:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday plus 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday (evening)
• 25 clock hours per week: 60 weeks - 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (day), or 2:30-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday plus 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday (evening)
• 20 clock hours per week: 75 weeks - 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (day), or 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday plus 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday (evening)

Start dates. Day classes begin on the first Monday of each month and evening classes begin the first Tuesday evening of each month; full- and part-time schedules are available. The school operates Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

School holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (two days) and Christmas (December 24-25). Scheduled holidays are included in the program beginning and ending dates and the student is not charged for this time.

Cost of attendance (1,500 clock hours).

• Tuition: $25,500
• Enrollment fee: $150
• Kit/Books/Uniform: $1,995
• Total cost: $27,645

Kit/books/uniform breakdown: Kit $1,300, Books $650, Uniform $45.

The fees for tuition, student kit, books and uniform represent the total funds to be paid by the student; the cost of supplies and/or equipment for personal use is not included. Each student is supplied with a student kit, books and uniform on the first day of class, and must also purchase professional shoes, a notebook, pens and pencils by the first day of school. Students may choose to purchase their own kit, books and uniform independently, in place of paying the school's kit, books and uniform fee.

Methods of payment. Cash, check, credit card or money order. If a student chooses to pay tuition in increments, a monthly in-school payment plan may be set up, contingent upon approval by the School Director.

Title IV disbursement. Title IV financial aid for Cosmetology is disbursed based on the actual clock hours a student has completed; the order of clock hours in which it may be disbursed is 1, 450, 900 and 1200 actual clock hours.

How to apply. Applications for Federal Aid Programs are made by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use the School Code: 008263. If you have any difficulty in accessing or understanding the FAFSA, the school recommends making an appointment with its Financial Aid Officer to walk you through the process step by step. The Department of Education may ask for additional supporting information regarding your FAFSA (verification); the school cannot process your application without any requested documentation.

Financial resources available to those who qualify.

• Federal Pell Grants: money the government provides for students who need it to pay for college; grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
• Direct Subsidized Loans: awarded to students who show financial need and interest-free while the student is in school; repayment begins six months after you leave school.
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans: available to all students regardless of financial need; interest starts while the student is in school.
• Direct PLUS Loans: available only for parents of dependent students; if the loan is denied, the student may apply for the maximum Direct Unsubsidized Loan.
• Scholarships: provided by some companies, professional associations and religious groups.

The school did not meet the 90/10 test requirement for fiscal year ending 12/31/24 for one year, and its eligibility for Title IV aid could be at risk.

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Cosmetology is a lifetime or part-time career for those who qualify. In the salon, Cosmetologists perform many services, including manicuring, hairstyling, daytime and evening make-up, temporary and permanent waving, temporary and permanent hair straightening, hair lightening and hair coloring, care and styling of wigs and various facial and scalp treatments. Once the student has completed the program and passed the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists examination for licensure, he/she will be qualified to obtain employment as a Cosmetologist in a salon, a demonstrator for a cosmetic firm, operator in a department store salon, as well as other opportunities (SOC code 39-5012).

Career options listed by the school include:

• Cosmetologist
• Demonstrator for a cosmetic firm
• Department store salon operator
• Salon or Day Spa Owner
• Hair Designer
• Image Consultant
• Hair Color Specialist
• Director of Education
• Salon/Spa Manager
• Salon Sales Consultant
• Platform Artist/Educator
• Beauty Care Product Distributor
• Manufacturer's Sales Rep
• Cosmetology Instructor

Maryland State Board of Cosmetologists license requirements. To be eligible for examination, the applicant must be at least 17 years old, have a ninth (9th) grade education, and have completed 1,500 clock hours of fundamental training according to the Board's mandatory minimum standard curriculum. Criminal convictions may affect a student's ability to be licensed.

NACCAS 2022 program outcome rates (Cosmetology): graduation rate 54.90%; licensure rate 100.00%; placement rate 85.19%.

Job placement. The school offers job placement services to help graduates secure employment in the field represented by the program completed, or in a related field, including a professional appearance guideline, job referral and follow-up. The school assists students with resume writing and scheduling interviews with prospective employers; it does not guarantee employment.

Baltimore Beauty & Barber School II provides hands-on training in the classroom salon/clinic. The on-site, active salon/clinic is a real salon environment where students who have achieved a set number of classroom hours can work on paying clients under teacher supervision.

The facility features 10,000 sq ft of modern beauty and barber equipment, separate theory rooms, and a modern laboratory where the advanced students receive practical training and experience, with a student-to-instructor ratio of 25 to 1. The school is accessible by public transportation and offers a free parking lot for those who drive.