Students interested in cosmology have to go through advising and then have the pre-enrollment interview to begin the one year program or two years for the night class. When cosmetology students successfully complete the program they will receive a certificate. With the certificate they can take the written exam for the State Board. After passing the written exam they are able to take the practical portion of the exam. Finally, with completion of the exam cosmetology students will receive their cosmetology license.
For Teresa Benton, Cosmology Department Coordinator, many of her former students have gone on to do great things. In particular, one of her students moved to Dallas and opened an image consultant business. “We’ve had a lot of success stories”, she said.
Some of the cosmetology students have always known they wanted to be a cosmetologist like Jill Brown. “I like to improve people’s self-esteem”, she said. Overall, cosmetology students Jill Brown, Elaina Brooks, Laneya Pruitt, and Shauna Sanders all agreed that “We love beautifying people”. In addition, it’s almost inevitable to not form a bond with loyal