Students enrolled in a Chapter-74 Cosmetology program are eligible to complete the required 1000 hours necessary to sit for the state exam and, upon successful completion, will be able to obtain a Registered Operators license (basic hairdressing license) in the State of Massachusetts. Additional licenses may be obtained within the Cosmetology field with further education including:
Other industry recognized credentials include: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Careersafe certification Industry specific certification programs including but not limited to:
Related National, Regional, and State Professional Organizations
NCA- National Cosmetology Association
MVA- Massachusetts Vocational Association
MAVA- Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators
Student Organizations
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel. SkillsUSA’a mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.
Reference Materials
2012 Milady Standard Cosmetology, 1st edition
Milady ISBN: 10-1439059306
ISBN: 13-978143905 9302
1040 pages, 2012- Published
2008 Milady Standard Cosmetology, 1st edition
Milady ISBN-13 9781418049355
960 pages, 2008- Published
Trade specific technique videos from various distributors.
Career Safe and OSHA training
Massachusetts Stateboard of Cosmetology
Selected Websites
Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology- www.mass.gov
American Association of Cosmetology Schools- www.beautyschool.org
National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences- www.NACCAS.org
Beauty Job- www.beautyjob.com
Professional Beauty Association- www.probeauty.com
Pearson VUE- www.pearsonvue.com
Milady Online Licensing Preparation Program- www.miladyonline.cengage.com
The Paul Mitchell School- www.school-paulmitchell.com
Paul Mitchell- www.paulmitchell.com
Paul Mitchell Professional- www.paulmitchellpro.com
SkillsUSA- www.SkillsUSA.org
Massachusetts SkillsUSA- www.maskillsusa.org
OSHA/CareerSafe- www.careersafeonline.com www.ehso.com
Behind the Chair- www.behindthechair.com
Scissor Boy- www.scissorboy.com
Salon Sense Magazine- www.salonsense.com
Matrix Professional- www.matrix.com
Redken Professional- www.redken.com
All Nutrient Professional- www.allnutrient.com
Creative Nail Design- www.creativenail.com
