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Cosmetology

The Cosmetology program incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models.

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Cosmetology presents many tremendous career opportunities for students who have an eye for beauty and enjoy working with people.  Salons across the country are busier than ever and offer thousands of opportunities for licensed cosmetologists.  Today's hottest growth areas inlude spa treatmets, skin care, nail care and innovative color techniques.  The cosmetology license that you earn at Polaris Career Center will allow you to be on the cutting edge of all salon services.

In the Cosmetology program, you will learn to care for hair, skin, and nails and create style and beauty. This course incorporates extensive hands-on experience using mannequins and live models. Computer skills are stressed as they relate to the business aspects in the cosmetology industry. This instruction, plus the practical experience obtained in the new Salon Allure and possible internships, qualifies you to take the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology exam. During your junior and senior year, you are required by the State to complete 1500 classroom/lab hours and earn a total of four academic credits.  Three of these credits are earned through the math and English graduation requirements at your associate school.  The fourth credit MUST be in anatomy, biology or chemistry and taken while enrolled in the Cosmetology program.  You must maintain good attendance, pass all academic classes and each semester of Cosmetology theory and lab to qualify to take the State exam.

Teacher: Ramona Hasan

Teacher: Ramona Hasan

Email Ramona Hasan
Education:  5-year license in Career Technical Education in the area of Cosmetology; Kent State University, Associate of Technical Study; Cuyahoga Community College
Certifications:  Cosmetology Instructor and Managing Cosmetologist
At Polaris Since:  2014
Industry Experience:  Licensed Cosmetologist for 31 years
Interests/Hobbies:  Ramona enjoys spending time with her 3 children, vacations with her family, boating and relaxing in the sun. 

Teacher: Stephanie Barry

Teacher: Stephanie Barry

Email:  sbarry@polaris.edu
Education:  Bachelor of Education; Ashland University  
Certifications:  Advanced Cosmetologist and Cosmetology Instructor
At Polaris Since:  2021
Industry Experience:  Worked in a salon since 2014 
Interests/Hobbies:  Stephanie enjoys walking in the Metroparks, spending time at home with her husband & dogs, and cooking (or trying to cook). 

Cosmetology 2024-2025 Advisory Members

  • Jennifer Cernanec, Nina Michelle Salon

  • Sara Czarnecki, ShearsxSara

  • Kevin Deighton, Sally Beauty

  • Colin Ferek, Deborah Colin Salon

  • Addy Griffin, S&S Nails

  • Hannah Johnston, Dryer

  • Liz Lucchese, Deborah Colin Salon

  • Ellen Vajda, Spa at Springfield