Get ready to launch your career in the beauty industry with our comprehensive Cosmetology program at Westampton! This course is precisely designed to prepare you for the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology exam and achieve licensure.

Our 1,000-hour curriculum focuses on achieving all the core competencies required for a successful career and New Jersey licensure, combining practical skills with essential industry knowledge:

• Core Beauty Skills: Gain hands-on expertise in all aspects of cosmetology:

  • Hair: Advanced techniques in cutting, coloring, styling, shampooing, and chemical treatments like perms.

  • Skin Care: Learn facials, shaving, and various skin care treatments.

  • Nail Care: Master manicures, pedicures, and modern nail enhancements.

• Safety and Professionalism: Build the foundation for an ethical and compliant career:

  • Sanitation & Hygiene: Rigorous training in proper sanitation and sterilization to maintain a safe, clean work environment.

  • Business & Ethics: Develop professional conduct, master client communication, and learn the basics of shop/salon management, inventory, and customer service.

  • State Regulations: Thorough understanding of all New Jersey State laws and regulations required for practice.

• Related Sciences: Understand the science behind the craft, including basic anatomy and physiology, as well as the identification and treatment of skin and hair/scalp conditions.

Program Highlights

• Licensure Focused: The entire program is structured around successfully passing the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology exam.

• Comprehensive Training: Our 1,000 hours of instruction ensure you develop the deep skills and knowledge needed to excel.

• Career Ready: Graduate prepared for entry-level cosmetologist positions in salons, spas, and other beauty settings, with the educational eligibility for licensure.

• Hands-On Learning: Expect significant practical training (likely in a realistic salon environment) to hone your skills before you step into your career.

code: COS600 F26 / $11,540

(144 sessions) Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, September 8, 2026 - June 16, 2026

If you are interested in applying for Financial Aid to help with the program cost, use BCIT’s school code 042856 when applying for benefits online at studentaid.gov. Any remaining balance will be due based on our Payment Plan due dates.

Additional Information:

Birth Certificate and High School diploma or GED required for state licensing examination.

Course cost DOES NOT include supply kits (approx. $700), textbooks, workbooks, or uniforms.

REQUIRED BOOK BUNDLE: Milady Standard Cosmetology with Foundations + Student Workbook for Foundations + Workbook for Milady Standard Cosmetology + Exam Review ISBN: 9780357925218