Cosmetology Operator

Cosmetology is a hands-on field built on creativity, technical skill, sanitation, client trust, and professional care.

MT Training Center’s Cosmetology Training Program in DeSoto, TX helps students begin building the hair, skin, nail, salon safety, client service, and exam-preparation skills connected to the Texas Cosmetology Operator licensing path.

A strong cosmetology professional does more than provide a beauty service. They listen carefully, understand style, follow safety standards, communicate with clients, and create a professional salon experience.

This program is designed for students who want to move from interest to real training. Whether your goal is to work in a salon, learn hair, skin, and nail care, prepare for the Texas Cosmetology Operator exam process, or build a future in the beauty industry, the right foundation matters.

MT Training Center provides a structured cosmetology training program that helps students begin developing technical skills, professional habits, and confidence in a guided learning environment.

Program objectives. The Cosmetology Operator program at MT Training Center is designed to provide the student with the skills and competencies necessary to become employed in a variety of salon environments. Through hands-on experience the student will review and work in a variety of salon situations; be able to safely apply hair color; use perms, relaxers, and a variety of skin care products; provide nail care; cut and style hair; understand theory and combine it with practical knowledge. The student will understand the regulations that govern the cosmetology operator industry and be able to sit for the examination required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The graduate will qualify for employment in any of a wide variety of salon environments.

Cosmetology is a practical, service-based profession. You cannot build confidence by only reading about techniques. You need structure, repetition, guidance, sanitation awareness, and practice with the skills used in real salon environments.

MT Training Center’s Cosmetology Training Program is designed to help students build a practical foundation in beauty services while preparing for the expectations of the Texas Cosmetology Operator licensing path.

This program helps students learn about:

• Hair care and hair theory
• Haircutting, styling, and design concepts
• Hair coloring and chemical texture
• Shampooing, scalp care, and product knowledge
• Nail care and manicuring
• Skin care, facials, and hair removal concepts
• Infection control, first aid, and salon safety
• TDLR rules and cosmetology regulations
• Client consultation and guest experience
• Salon management and professional development
• Business skills for beauty professionals
• Written and practical exam preparation

This is a career-focused program for students who want to begin training for a creative, practical, and service-driven field.

Program admission requirements. Applicants must meet all of the following requirements before being admitted into the Cosmetology Operator program at MT Training Center: Possess a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, or be able to pass the Accuplacer Test; be able to read and write English. Applicants must schedule an interview with the admissions office and submit a completed application. Once accepted, they will be subject to the school's refund and cancellation policy. Class size is limited based upon space availability. MT Training Center is open to all candidates without regard to race, color, nationality, national origin, religion, age, sex, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, or marital status. The admission standards are in complete compliance with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education's regulations.

Admission policy. Before an applicant can be accepted for admission to MTTC, he or she must: schedule an interview with the Admissions department, where potential students will be informed of all cost, length, equipment requirements, technical requirements and any cost associated with specific programs; complete an admission application; take a tour of the school's facility; and submit a completed enrollment agreement. Individuals may apply at any time but may only begin their program of study on specified start dates.

Admission requirements. To be eligible for admission, an applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, be able to read and write English, and provide proof of one of the following within 30 days of enrollment: a high school diploma (this can be from a foreign school if it is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma and has been translated and evaluated by a credible educational credential evaluation service provider in the United States); the recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a general educational development or GED certificate; a high school transcript (official or unofficial which includes a graduation date); or completion of homeschooling at the secondary level as defined by state law. Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory public-school attendance.

Fresh Start and Ability to Benefit. For students who are not seeking Federal Title IV, HEA funding, MTTC admits students on an "Ability to Benefit" (ATB) basis: an applicant must be able to read and write English, be beyond the compulsory school attendance age and obtain at minimum a score of 233 (Reading), 235 (Writing), and 230 (Arithmetic) on the Accuplacer Exam. If an applicant does not obtain a satisfactory score, the school allows the test to be retaken after 14 days of the original test date. MT Training Center enrolls eligible students without a high school diploma or its equivalent into its online GED Prep Program without cost to the student.

Credit for previous education. Credit for previous education and training may be granted based on a personal interview and an analysis of an official transcript indicating a grade of "C" or better in a subject with the same objectives, or through a successful challenge of a particular subject (a comprehensive subject examination by the second day of classes, passed with a grade of 70% or higher). Maximum allowable credit for previous education is 50% of the total credit in the program, credit will not be granted for academic courses over two years old, and once credit has been granted the program cost will be adjusted accordingly.

Enrollment. Upon receipt of all required documents and in good order, the prospective student is then eligible to enroll. When all admission criteria and requirements are met, the prospective student is given the date of the next class. The first day of class will include financial aid and academic orientation, in which the student will sign their enrollment agreement, student permit form and additional required paperwork.

Class schedules. Day classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM. – 3:00 P.M. Evening classes are scheduled Monday through Friday from 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Classes will receive various breaks throughout the day with a half hour for lunch/dinner.

Length. 30 weeks (Day Class) or 40 weeks (Evening Class); 15:1 (student/instructor) ratio; 1,000 total clock hours.

Site figures. The programme page gives 28.5 weeks for the day class; the catalog gives 30 weeks (day) and 40 weeks (evening), shown above.

Calendar. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and regular school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Classes will not be held on New Year's Day; Seumas' Remembrance Day (January 3); Martin Luther King Day; Spring Break (March 16-20); Good Friday; Anita's Remembrance Day (May 2); Cinco de Mayo; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Summer Break (July 27-31); Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday to Friday of Thanksgiving week); Christmas Break (December 21-30); and New Year's Eve.