Grayson College’s Cosmetology programs may be completed in one year or less and offer more affordable tuition rates when compared to private training programs.

GC students train in a modern salon environment and earn experience hours with patrons from the community. The Cosmetology Salon is located in the Career and Technology Center on the Main Campus. Training options include:

The one-year Cosmetology Certificate program prepares students with professional skills for hair styling, manicures, pedicures, skincare, hair shaping, chemical reformation, principles of hair coloring, and other related courses.

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The Cosmetology to Barber Certificate program prepares students with professional skills specifically related to barbering (hair cutting, straight-razor shaving, etc.). It is a 16 credit hour certificate program designed for those who currently hold a cosmetology license, where upon completion of the program, students are awarded a certificate of graduation and are then eligible to apply for the State Board Barber Examination. Students who successfully complete the state exam will then become a licensed Barber.

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The Barber and Cosmetology Core Certificate program prepares students in the basics of both cosmetology and barbering. This 25 credit hour certificate program addresses the common curriculum for both the Class 1 Barber and Cosmetology tracks and allows students to move forward attaining training requirements to earn a license to operate in the State of Texas.

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The Class A Barber Certificate program prepares students with professional skills related to cosmetology (hair styling, manicures, pedicures, skincare, hair shaping, chemical reformation, principles of hair coloring) and barbering (hair cutting, straight-razor shaving, etc.). It is a 41 credit hour certificate program where upon completion of the program, students are awarded a certificate of graduation and are then eligible to apply for the State Board Barber Examination. Students who successfully complete the state exam will then become a licensed Barber.

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The Nail Technician Certificate program prepares students with professional skills in manicuring, nail structure and growth, advance nail techniques, and other related courses.  It is a 5 month one semester certificate program, where successful students earn certificates of graduation and then are eligible to apply for the State Board Examination. Students who successfully complete the state exam will then become a licensed Nail Technician.

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The Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist Certificate program prepares students with professional skills for skin-care and other related courses. It is a 9 month certificate program, where upon completion of the program, students are awarded certificates of graduation and are then eligible to apply for the State Board Examination. Students who successfully complete the state exam will then become a licensed Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.

Course Requirements

• The Cosmetology  Certificate program requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of 42 semester hours of cosmetology courses and 1000 clock hours. High School students in the 11th grade may enter, but must complete the high school requirements before receiving their certificate with 1000 hours of cosmetology and completion of a high school diploma.
• The Cosmetology to Barber Certificate requires a high school diploma or GED, a current state-issued cosmetology license, completion of 16 semester hours of barbering courses and 300 clock hours.
• The Barber and Cosmetology Core Certificate requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of 25 semester hours of cosmetology and barbering courses and 700 clock hours.
• The Class A Barber Certificate requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of 41 semester hours of cosmetology and barbering courses and 1000 clock hours.
• The Nail Technician Certificate program requires a high school diploma or GED, must be 17 years of age and completion of 600 clock hours. 
• The Esthetician and Skin Care Specialists Certificate program requires a high school diploma or GED, must be 17 years of age and completion of 750 hours.

Students should contact the Office of Admissions and Records prior to enrollment. Prerequisites for Cosmetology are CSME 1401 and CSME 1405, and the prerequisite for Esthetics is CSME 1348 with a passing grade of 70%.

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Capstone Experience

• The Cosmetology Certificate requires successful completion of CSME 2441 with at least a 70% and mock Cosmetology State Board Exam.
• Certificate requires successful completion of CSME 1443 with at least a 70% and a mock State Board Exam. 
• The Esthetician and Skin Care Certificate requires successful completion of CSME 2431 with at least a 70% and a mock Esthetician State Board Exam. 

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Local Employers

J. Toland, Big Apple Beauty Mall, Pro-Cuts, JCPenney, Continental, Ulta, Great Clips, Bella Fontana