Success Indicators

    • Mandatory 2 year program: Must start class as a junior
    • Great attendance: Must complete 1500 hours by end of program to take State of Michigan licensing exam
    • GPA of 2.5 or higher is recommended
    • Good foundation of basic Math skills: Addition, subtraction, ratios, percentages, angles, and volume
    • Interest in Science: Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry
    • Able to locate information
    • Positive client-friendly demeanor: Great attitude, good personality, ability to separate personal from professional
    • Good interpersonal “people” skills to be able to interact, read, and deal with variety of clients
    • Good communication skills: Able to question clients about their needs, listen to gain understanding, and able to convey ideas clearly to avoid misunderstanding
    • Artistic nature: Originality and imagination to develop particular cut, style, color on client
    • Physical demands: Able to stand for hours, reaching and grasping, stamina, manual dexterity with fingers, able to keep hands and arms steady while working