CURRICULUM
The Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology offers an exceptional education in all aspects of the exciting and lucrative beauty industry. Our goal is to empower our students to become creative, well-trained professionals with cutting-edge expertise. To do that, we offer a unique and innovative curriculum that focuses on both theoretical and hands-on training.
At Oliver Finley, our students receive practical and technical education in their field of specialization, as well as instruction in basic business principles. These business essentials include: building clientele, promoting a business, managing others, and managing finances.
In addition to standard course work, our students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of distinctive programs geared toward improving expertise and confidence. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in photo shoots of their work that they can then submit to international hairstyle magazines, as well as include in their portfolio for potential employers and clients. Advanced students can compete for positions on the Oliver Finley Design Team where they will be involved in the promotion of the Academy through career fairs and hair shows. Students will also have the opportunity to become product representatives, further developing their relationship with hair-care companies.
Programs in Cosmetology and Esthetics are available. We also offer a Cosmetology Instructor Course for licensed stylists interested in obtaining their Insructors License. Clinic hours are Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cosmetology (2000 Hours)
Cosmetology is the art and science of beauty care. This includes skin, hair, scalp, and nails. Coursework includes chemistry, anatomy, physiology, hair and skin care, plus salon management.
Professional Ethics Sanitation and Bacteriology Blood Spill Procedures Draping, Shampooing, Conditioning Scalp Treatments Hair Cutting, Styling, and Design Permanent Waving Hair Coloring Nail Technology Chemistry Anatomy Hair and Skin Disorder Skin Care and Makeup Chemical Relaxing Wigs Electrology and Light Therapy Salon Management and State Law Salon Retailing Board Preparation
Makeup Artistry(130 Hours)
The makeup artist program is only offered to students enrolled in the cosmetology and esthetic courses. The goal is to provide more in depth training to those students wishing to pursue this side of our business and as such, it is not part of our core curriculum. There is no extra charge for this program however students interested in the course will submit a separate application to the course instructor.
Histology of the Skin, Facials, and Hair Removal Basic Makeup Artistry: Facial Makeup, Cosmetic Chemistry, Color Theory, Makeup Styling Advanced Makeup Artistry: Photographic, Period, Fantasy, and Theatre Makeup, Corrective Makeup, 40 Plus Makeup,The Professional Makeover, Tools and Industry Opportunities, Cosmetic Chemistry, History of Makeup
Esthetics (600 Hours)
Esthetics encompasses the preventative care for the skin and treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive.
Lifeskills General Knowledge Bacteriology and Disinfection Cell Sciences Advanced Skin Treatments Massage and Facials Hair Removal Advanced Esthetics Applications Makeup Artistry Spa Business Success Business Skills
At Oliver Finley, our curriculum is based on techniques we have developed during our careers which we are confident will produce the future leaders of the beauty industry. All of the instructors at Oliver Finley have had successful salon careers of their own and are required to attend at least one advanced training per year. By our instructors maintaining advanced education, they remain on the cutting edge of fashion trends and techniques, thereby helping to keep the instruction up-to-date and exciting.
Student schedule is Tuesday - Saturday 8:00 - 4:30
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