Cosmetology & Esthetics


Are you creative? Do you enjoy interacting with people and have the desire to help others? Then a career in cosmetology may be right for you! Our Cosmetology Department offers two specialized programs. As a trained cosmetologist in either of our certification programs, you can help people look and feel their best through a variety of career opportunities that offer flexible work hours and locations.
Instructor demonstrating how to blow-dry and style hair on a client in a salon classroom, with another student observing and mirrors and styling stations in the background.

Basic Operator Program

  • Students will learn haircutting, hair coloring, hair styling techniques, basic skin care practices, manicures, and pedicures. 
  • The program is two semesters long and new classes begin each Fall and Spring semester. We do not have Summer classes for this program. 
  • Classes are held in person, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and students have an hour break for lunch each day.
  • Classes are a mix of lectures, book work, and hands on work. Students will spend time each day in theory and practical classes.
  • Hands on training: students will provide a wide variety of services to the community while learning specialized beauty and customer service skills through lab hours served at our on-campus salon. All in consultation with instructors who are experts in the field, and who supervise each service.
  • Part-time and night classes are not offered.
Individual applying a facial treatment to a client lying on a spa bed using a brush, with skincare equipment and soft lighting in the room.

Esthetician Specialist Program

  • Students will learn how to perform facials, Microdermabrasion facials, chemical peels, electrotherapy techniques, eyelash tinting, eyebrow tinting, and basic makeup application techniques.
  • The program is two semesters long and new classes begin each Fall semester.  
  • Classes are held in person, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
  • Classes are a mix of lectures, book work, and hands on work. Students will spend time each day in theory and practical classes.
  • Hands on training: students will provide a wide variety of services to the community while learning specialized beauty and customer service skills through lab hours served at our on-campus spa. All in consultation with instructors who are experts in the field, and who supervise each service.
  • Night classes are not offered.
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Those interested with a criminal background

Please be advised that your background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has guidelines on their website for applicants with criminal convictions.

If you have a question about your background and eligibility to be licensed, please contact the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) at 512-463-6599.

You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from TDLR.

 

TDLR Verification of Lawful Presence

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requires proof of lawful presence to assign a permit to students in programs.

TDLR has provided information on the documents they accept as proof for students/applicants who do not have a social security number. 

Students who do not have a social security number will need to complete a paper student permit application and send that along with one of the accepted documents showing proof of lawful presence in to TDLR. This application will be provided to students after they are registered for classes.

Contact

Cosmetology & Esthetics
  254-299-8701
  nbeckwithdawson@mclennan.edu
  254-602-5269 (Text)
Laura Hays, Program Director
  lhays@mclennan.edu 

 

Student Support Resources

  • Visit CREW to get connected with free student resources and services around campus and the community.
  • Visit TRIO EOC to learn more about the assistance, support, and resources for the college enrollment process they provide.
  • Accommodations are provided to qualifying students to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and campus life activities.
  • Highlander Central is your one-stop shop for all questions relating to becoming a student, financial aid, records and registration, and the Highlander Restart Program.
  • Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities that receive federal funds.
  • Visit TRIO Student Support Services to learn more about how they can assist low-income and first-generation Americans with entering and graduating college.

Map showing the location of The Salon & Spa at McLennan Community College Community Services Center at 4601 North 19th Street in Waco, Texas, with nearby roads including North 19th Street, Lake Shore Drive, and College Drive.