ADD DIMENSION TO YOUR CAPABILITIES Specialize in one area, or do it all. As a licensed cosmetologist, the choice is yours. The MHA Program offers students daily practice of hands-on skills and theory comprehension. Students work with hair components, mannequins, live models and clients.

Course Length: Can be completed in 30 weeks

Program Highlights

  • Client Service Skills
  • Chemical Services
  • Haircutting
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair Color
  • Nails & Skincare
  • Business Management

Client Service Skills

Industry scholars and university research have discovered that 80% of a stylist's success is due to good communication skills. Our program will teach you to communicate clearly with clients, colleagues and fellow students.

  • Theoretical and Practical Training
  • The Art of Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Client Relations and Retention
  • Client Consultation
  • Analyzing Facial Profiles
  • Motivation and Role Playing

Chemical Services

Creating beauty is about opening your mind and unleashing your abilities in an exciting, motivational setting.

  • Chemistry Theory
    & Practical Applications
  • Hair Relaxers
  • Perm Techniques
  • Straightening
  • Soft Curls
  • Volumizing
  • Ethnic Hair

Haircutting

A true professional never stops learning. We'll help you develop specialized skills for career advancement and professional growth.

  • Cutting Theory
    & Practical Training
  • Terminology
  • Basic Cutting Skills
  • Layering, Graduation, Facial Shapes
  • Translating Photograph
    into a Cutting Design
  • Razor Cuts
  • Thinning with Sheers
  • Texturizing

Hairstyling

You'll work closely with our staff to cultivate your personal creativity and confidence.

  • Styling Theory & Practical Training
  • Hair Sculpting & Up-do's
  • Composing Lines, Shapes, Direction
  • Long Hair Design
  • Back Combing
  • Pinning & Classics
  • Finger Waves
  • Braiding
  • Polished Looks

Hair Color

Hone in on the world of hues to stimulate your imagination and enhance every aspect of your career

  • Basic Color Theory & Practical Training
  • Color Consultation
  • Hair Analysis
  • Formulation & Application
  • Highlights, Low Lights & Foiling
  • Multi-dimensional Effects
  • Corrective Coloring
  • Troubleshoot Gray, Create Blondes & Maintain Reds
  • Retouch, Bleaching & Demi Colors

Nails & Skin Care

See separate Nails and Skin Care program pages for details.