Salon and Spa Management

Available: Shoals Campus
Advisors: Beth Wallace (5265) gerri.wallace@nwscc.edu
Brittney Russell (5304) brittney.russell@nwscc.edu

A career certificate that prepares cosmetologists, hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to manage beauty parlors, shops, and full-service or specialized salons and to prepare for licensure as professional salon and spa owner-operators. Includes instruction in cosmetic services marketing and retailing; advertising and promotion; salon management; the cosmetic and salon supply industries; hiring; supervision and labor relations; applicable business and professional laws and regulations; professional standards and image; and customer service.

Students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills on their training in the program.

Entering students are required to complete ORI 107. Transfer students are exempt from this requirement.

All entering students under the Salon and Spa Management Career Certificate program must complete 1500 clock hours to be eligible to take the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering license Exam. Students must also complete all required credit units, along with MTH 116 or higher and ENG 101.