Cosmetology
Why PCC?
The PCC Cosmetology faculty has more than 87 years of combined experience in the field. Our faculty members are trained teachers with expertise as cosmetologists, nail technicians and estheticians.
You’ll receive the specialized training you need to be prepared for a successful career, ready to keep pace with the fashion world and meet the constantly changing demands of one of the world’s largest service industries.
Earn your associate degree or certificate as a cosmetologist or enroll in one of our certificate programs to specialize as a hairstylist, manicurist or esthetician.
These opportunities can provide both part-time and full-time employment – whatever suits the life you want to create.
What will I learn?
PCC’s Cosmetology program will teach you job entry skills, customer communication and shop procedures. Our instruction includes professional ethics, business, chemistry, anatomy, bacteriology, shampoo and rinses, color theory, hair coloring techniques, permanent waving, hair styling and cutting, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, and federal and state safety and sanitation regulations.
Your clinical experience will involve working with clients under the supervision of your instructors while following actual shop procedures in order to prepare you for your career.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
The licensure requirements for the Cosmetology program may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit the Cosmetology State Licensing Requirements page to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.
PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Division of Professions and Occupations
PCC has not determined if the Cosmetology Program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The licensure requirements for the Barbering program may differ between all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Pueblo Community College (PCC) recommends each student visit National Barber Board page to identify the program requirements for each state in which you plan to live and practice.
PCC can only guarantee that the requirements for the state of Colorado are met with our program.
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
PCC has not determined if the Barbering program meets applicable state requirements for the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Degree & Certificate Offerings in Cosmetology:
Barber Endorsement
Award/Program Credits
3
Barbering Certificate
Award/Program Credits
53
Cosmetology Certificate
Award/Program Credits
56
Cosmetology, AAS
Award/Program Credits
68
Esthetician Certificate
Award/Program Credits
20
Hairstylist Barber Crossover
Award/Program Credits
6
Hairstylist Certificate
Award/Program Credits
40
Nail Technician
Award/Program Credits
20