Cosmetologists and barbers shampoo, cut, and style hair and advise patrons on how to care for their hair. They may also give manicures, scalp and facial treatments, provide makeup analysis for women, and clean and style wigs and hairpieces.
The majority of graduates from the Bevill State Cosmetology & Barbering programs move into the field as hairstylists or barbers. Among the various occupations our graduates are qualified to seek are hairstylist, barber, salon owner, makeup artist, esthetician, cosmetic chemist, hair colorist, nail technician, and educational specialist.
Persons interested in becoming cosmetologists or barbers must have finger dexterity and a sense of form and artistry. They should also enjoy dealing with the public and be willing and able to follow patrons' instructions.
Bevill State has developed an outstanding reputation in the industry for producing well-trained, highly skilled graduates. That's one of the reasons the Cosmetology & Barbering programs receive an average of three to five inquiries from industry each month seeking potential employees. Bevill State graduates have also performed extremely well on the state licensure exam required of all cosmetologists and barbers.
With quality educational training and experience, former students of the Cosmetology & Barbering programs at Bevill State make between $20,000 and $30,000 per year. Depending on the location of employment, the number of hours worked, and the building of a clientele, persons in the field of cosmetology and barbering have unlimited potential for personal annual earnings.
For additional information about the Cosmetology program at Bevill State Community College, call toll-free 1-800-648-3271 or one of the campuses below.
Hamilton Campus
Rebecca Lay
800-648-3271, ext. 5381
rebecca.lay@bscc.edu
Sumiton Campus
Robyn Houston
800-648-3271, ext. 5239
robyn.houston@bscc.edu
This program can lead to licensure or certifcation in the following states (Barbering PDF)
This program can lead to licensure or certifcation in the following states (Cosmetology PDF)
This program can lead to licensure or certifcation in the following states (Cosmetology Instructor PDF)
This program can lead to licensure or certifcation in the following states (Esthetician PDF)
This program can lead to licensure or certifcation in the following states (Nail Technician PDF)