Explore proper hair maintenance and care, including hair styling, cutting and colouring, as well as professional techniques for manicuring, pedicuring, makeup application and facials - then learn the customer service skills needed to run a successful cosmetology business. Cosmetology is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in hair care or aesthetics, or even those just wanting to become more knowledgeable and skilled in this field.

Upon graduation from high school, and with the support of an employer, a student may enter into a post-secondary apprenticeship program as a first period apprentice if they complete all three levels of Cosmetology.

All Cosmetology courses are worth at least five credits. Students cannot register for the 30-level course until completing 10 credits at the 20-level. 20- and 30-level Cosmetology courses will only be offered if there is sufficient enrolment.

Course List

The following Cosmetology courses are available at MCHS. Click on the name of the course to read its description.

Cosmetology 10

Prerequisite: None
Credits: 5

This introductory level introduces students to a number of cosmetology areas, such as
personal grooming, long hair styling, scalp and hair care, skin care and manicuring.

Cosmetology 20

Prerequisite: Cosmetology 10
Credits: 5 or 10

Students continue to develop skills introduced at the introductory level, as well as
introducing hair coloring, haircutting, makeup, and client services.

Cosmetology 30

Prerequisite: 10 credits in Cosmetology 20
Credits: 10

This group of modules is taught in a double block time period. Students will learn
advanced techniques for hairstyling, haircutting, barbering, hair coloring, hair removal
and client services.

Note: You cannot register for the 30 level (10 credits) if you have not completed the 20 level (10 credits). All 20 and 30 level Cosmetology courses are dependent on the number of students enrolled in the class.