Cosmetology Program in East Orange, NJ

At Divine Barber & Beauty Institute, the Cosmetology and Hairstyling course consists of 1200 clock hours as regulated by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. The program objective of the complete Cosmetology and Hairstyling curriculum is to provide the student with adequate training to pass the state board exam, to become licensed, and to perform all duties required under such license to secure employment at an entry level. 

Classes begin on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise scheduled. Successful completion of the course qualifies you to apply for a State Cosmetologist Hairstylist’s license. Full transfer credit may be allowed for previous training, subject to the regulations of the New Jersey State Board.

During the first 600 hours, your training is spent in classroom work consisting of lecture, demonstrations, practice on mannequins, and evaluations. Upon completion of 600 hours, all assigned work, a doctor’s clarification, and upon recommendation of your instructor, you will advance to the senior class and be permitted to practice on clients.

All of your remaining hours will be spent on practical work, additional advancement lectures, class projects, and complete subject reviews, as well as salon management techniques. Obtaining a Cosmetology and Hairstyling license allows you to obtain an occupation in the following fields: salon owner, stylist, manicurist, barber, makeup artist, as well as several other jobs.

Throughout the course, individual students will be graded on exams and practical work using the following scale:

Excellent A 90 – 100%

Very Good B 80 – 89%

Good C 75 – 79%

Failing D Below 75%

• State Laws, Rules and regulations for Cosmetology and Hairstyling and Administrative Shop Operations
• Decontamination and Infection Control
• Professional Image, Hygiene and Related Practices
• History of Barbering
• Shaving 
• Beard and Mustache Trimming
• Facial and Massage, Skin care, Make-Up, Depilatory, Eyebrow Arching, Shaving
• Shampooing including Temporary and Semi-Permanent Rinses
• Hair and Scalp Treatments, Reconditioning Treatments
• Hair and Basic Layer and Clipper Cut-Razor, Scissors, Thinning Shears, Tapering
• Hairstyling – including Pin Curls, Finger-waving and Blow Waving
• Hair Tinting and Bleaching including Frosting, Tipping and Steaks
• Permanent Waving
• Chemical Relaxing and Pressing
• Thermal Curling and Waving
• Manicuring and Pedicure
• Chemistry Relating to Cosmetology