Are you creative, enjoy meeting new people and like to make them look and feel good? Then a career in Cosmetology may be for you. Cosmetologists often enjoy the freedom to set their own schedule and use their skills to supplement their income while pursing other goals or focusing on their family. This area of study can give you the option to own your own business and be your own boss!
NPC's dedicated and experienced professional instructors will expertly prepare you for a career in the creative world of cosmetology. Not only do they train you in the basic theories of manicuring, skin care, hair cutting, coloring, perming and styling, they teach you the latest advances, techniques and trends.
NPC courses are geared to meet the exacting regulations of the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology, qualifying you for the board's mandatory licensing exams in Hairstyling (1000 hours), Nail Technician (600 hours), Cosmetology (1600 hours) or as an Instructor (350 hours + current state cosmetologist license).
- Our program has one of the highest pass rates for the state licensing exam – at one of the lowest tuition and program costs in Arizona!
- NPC also offers a certificate of proficiency in Cosmetology Instructor (must have a current cosmetology license).
- Students must also submit a Cosmetology Application Packet (in addition to the new student admission form). See Entry Requirements below for details.
- For more information about this program, please contact an NPC Academic Advisor. Also see the current NPC College Catalog and class schedule.
Read our story about successful cosmetology alumni, Cindy Stirling.
Labs and Classrooms
Cosmetology instruction is offered at the Show Low and Winslow campuses, as well as the St. Johns NPC/NAVIT facility located at 955 N. 13th West and Airport St.
Program Locations
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Supplies / Tools
Students must purchase a professional lab kit, which includes all of the tools needed in the course and for a future job. Books are also included in the kit. Consumable supplies are furnished as part of an additional course fee. Click the + below to view contents of each lab kit.
Cosmetology Kit
Full Kit/Book Bundle/CND Nail Kit • Estimated Cost $980.00
- Soft 'n Style Smooth Roller Flat Pack, Assorted 12D • 1 Package
- Soft 'n Style Duck Bill Clips, Steel, 12/Bag • 2 Bags
- Soft 'n Style Dual Purpose Curl Clips, 80/Box • 1 Box
- Soft 'n Style Rubberized Super Grip Clips, 4/Pack • 1 Package
- Tolco Shear Mist Trigger Bottle, Black Trigger • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style Tipping Clips, 12/Box • 1 Box
- Soft 'n Style Tint Bowl, Black • 1 Each
- Salonchic 9-1/2" Pintail Carbon Comb, Fine Teeth • 4 Each
- Soft 'n Style Dye Brush, 1" Nylon, Long Tail • 5 Each
- Soft 'n Style Dye Brush, 2 1/2" Bristle, Extra Wide • 2 Each
- Scalpmaster Tease Brush, Nylon Bristle, 3 Row • 1 Each
- Comare Mark V Comb Lift, Stainless, Serrated Teeth • 1 Each
- Hot Tools Marcel 1" 85W Jumbo Iron • 1 Each
- Andis Envy Combo • 1 Each
- Queen Helene Almond Massage Creme, 15 oz. • 1 Each
- Rayson Jumbo End Paper 2 1/2" x 4", 1000/Box • 1 Box
- Satin Edge Professional Nail Slicer • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Toe Nail Clipper • 2 Each
- DL Pro Soft Bristle Manicure Brush • 2 Each
- Soft 'n Style Classic Manicure Bowl, Black • 1 Each
- DL Pro Plastic Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- DL Pro 150 Grit White Buffing Block • 2 Each
- Supernail Non-Acetone Polish Remover, 4-oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- DL Pro Glass Dappen Dish • 2 Each
- Aristocrat 8 1/2" Clipper Comb, White • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Diouble Spoon Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- DL Pro Professional Files 4 1/2" 120/240 Grit, 8/Package • 1 Each
- Fantasea Latex Free Foam Sponges, 8/Bag • 1 Each
- Tweezerman Tweezerette, Stainless Steel – Slant • 2 Each
- Soft 'n Style E-Z Flow Cold Wave Rods, Long Grey • 2 Dozen
- Aristocrat 8 1/2" Clipper Comb, Black • 1 Each
- Fantasea Facial Brush • 2 Each
- Betty Dain Nylon Chemical Cape, 45" x 60", Black • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster Vinyl Shampoo Cape, 54" x 36", Velco, Black • 1 Each
- DL Pro Zebra Nail File • 1 Each
- DL Pro 80/80 Grit Black Nail File • 1 Each
- Supernail Cuticle Oil Softener/Moisturizer, 4 oz. • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Foot File w/ 40 Replacement Pads • 1 Each
- Rayon Triangle Veils, Black • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style 2" Bobby Pins, Bronze, 1 Pound • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style 2" Hair Pins, Bronze, 1 Pound • 1 Each
- Aristocrat Afro Life Comb • 1 Each
- Large Nylon Tote Bag, 22" x 11" x 12", Black • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style Neon Butterfly Clamps, 3" wide, 36 Count • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ultra Chic Haircutting Cape • 2 Each
- Wahl Flat-Top Styling Comb w/ Slide Glide • 2 Each
- Scalpmaster Round Neck Brush, 7 Row, Black • 6 Each
- Scalpmaster 1 1/2" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2 1/4" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2 3/4" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic 1" Flat Iron • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Cuticle Nipper, 4" Half Jaw • 1 Each
- Krest Cleopatra 7" Square E Larger Cutting Comb • 24 Each
- Krest Cleopratra 8" Fine Tooth Rattail Comb • 24 Each
- Celebrity Super Clamp Adjustable Holder • 1 Each
- Salonchic 7" Marcel Hard Rubber Comb • 2 Each
- Satin Edge 3 1/2" Stork Scissor • 1 Each
- Gold Magic 3-N-1 Comb • 1 Each
- Gigi Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster Nylon Comb-Out Cape 28" x 28", Velco, Blue • 1 Each
- Supernail Cuticle Softener/Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Celebrity Lauren Manikin 24-26" Brown Hair • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ceramic Tunnel Vent Brush • 2 Each
- Salonchic Rubber Base Styling Brush • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ceramic Cushion Paddle Brush • 1 Each
- Celebrity Sabrina Manikin 19-21" Blonde Hair • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Cuticle Pusher • 1 Each
- Aristocrat Barber Comb, 7 1/2" Thin Tapering • 1 Each
- Betty Dain Vinyl Kiddie Cape • 1 Each
- Babyliss Pro Ceramix Xtreme Dryer, 200W • 1 Each
- TK2 Shear and Razor Kit • 1 Each
- DL Pro Premium Soft Practicing Hand • 1 Each
- Fantasea State Board Nail Polish Kit • 1 Each
Hairstyling Kit
Hairstyling Kit/Book Bundle • Estimated Cost $914.00
- Soft 'n Style Smooth Roller Flat Pack, Assorted 12D • 1 Package
- Soft 'n Style Duck Bill Clips, Steel, 12/Bag • 2 Bags
- Soft 'n Style Dual Purpose Curl Clips, 80/Box • 1 Box
- Soft 'n Style Rubberized Super Grip Clips, 4/Pack • 1 Package
- Tolco Shear Mist Trigger Bottle, Black Trigger • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style Tipping Clips, 12/Box • 1 Box
- Soft 'n Style Tint Bowl, Black • 1 Each
- Salonchic 9-1/2" Pintail Carbon Comb, Fine Teeth • 4 Each
- Soft 'n Style Dye Brush, 1" Nylon, Long Tail • 5 Each
- Soft 'n Style Dye Brush, 2 1/2" Bristle, Extra Wide • 2 Each
- Scalpmaster Tease Brush, Nylon Bristle, 3 Row • 1 Each
- Comare Mark V Comb Lift, Stainless, Serrated Teeth • 1 Each
- Hot Tools Marcel 1" 85W Jumbo Iron • 1 each
- Andis Envy Combo • 1 Each
- Rayson Jumbo End Paper 2 1/2" x 4", 1000/Box • 1 Box
- Aristocrat 8 1/2" Clipper Comb, White • 1 Each
- Aristocrat 8 1/2" Clipper Comb, Black • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style E-Z Flow Cold Wave Rods, Long Grey • 2 Dozen
- Betty Dain Nylon Chemical Cape, 45" x 60", Black • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster Vinyl Shampoo Cape, 54" x 36", Velco, Black • 1 Each
- Rayon Triangle Veils, Black • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style 2" Bobby Pins, Bronze, 1 Pound • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style 2" Hair Pins, Bronze, 1 Pound • 1 Each
- Aristocrat Afro Life Comb • 1 Each
- Large Nylon Tote Bag, 22" x 11" x 12", Black • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style Neon Butterfly Clamps, 3" wide, 36 Count • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ultra Chic Haircutting Cape • 2 Each
- Wahl Flat-Top Styling Comb w/ Slide Glide • 2 Each
- Scalpmaster Round Neck Brush, 7 Row, Black • 6 Each
- Scalpmaster 1 1/2" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2 1/4" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster 2 3/4" Ceramic Thermal Indicator Brush • 1 Each
- Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic 1" Flat Iron • 1 Each
- Krest Cleopatra 7" Square E Larger Cutting Comb • 24 Each
- Krest Cleopratra 8" Fine Tooth Rattail Comb • 24 Each
- Celebrity Super Clamp Adjustable Holder • 1 Each
- Salonchic 7" Marcel Hard Rubber Comb • 2 Each
- Gold Magic 3-N-1 Comb • 1 Each
- Gigi Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster Nylon Comb-Out Cape 28" x 28", Velco, Blue • 1 Each
- Celebrity Lauren Manikin 24-26" Brown Hair • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ceramic Tunnel Vent Brush • 2 Each
- Salonchic Rubber Base Styling Brush • 1 Each
- Salonchic Ceramic Cushion Paddle Brush • 1 Each
- Celebrity Sabrina Manikin 19-21" Blonde Hair • 1 Each
- Aristocrat Barber Comb, 7 1/2" Thin Tapering • 1 Each
- Betty Dain Vinyl Kiddie Cape • 1 Each
- Babyliss Pro Ceramix Xtreme Dryer, 200W • 1 Each
- TK2 Shear and Razor Kit • 1 Each
Nail Technician Kit
Nail Technician Kit/Book and Workbook Bundle • Estimated Cost $717.00
- Cuccio Pro Colour Student Treatment Kit • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Gel Remover & Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- Fantasea Lotion Warmer • 1 Each
- Fantasea Beauty Balls, 100/Bag • 1 Bag
- DL Pro Plastic Sterilizing Tray • 1 Each
- Debra Lynn Left & Right Manicure Hand • 1 Each
- Gena Pedi-Pak, 9-Piece Kit with Tote • 1 Each
- Cuccio Pro Fiberglass Kit – Intermediate • 1 Each
- Cuccio Pro Odorless Acrylic Kit – Intermediate • 1 Each
- DL Pro Safety Glasses • 1 Each
- City Lights Lockable Large Aluminum Case on Wheels • 1 Each
- Cuccio Pro 100 Grit White Polar Block • 12 Each
- DL Pro Plastic Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- DL Pro Disposable Foot File w/ 6 Replacement Pads • 1 Each
- Soft 'n Style Jewel Spray Bottle, Purple, 12 oz. • 1 Each
- Salonchic Nylon Crinkle Stylist Jacket, Black • 1 Each
- Supernail Nail Polish Thinner, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Supernail Cuticle Softener/Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Supernail Pure Acetone Polish Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Tweezerman Nail Slicer w/ Replaceable Blade • 1 Each
- Tweenzerman Rockhard 1/2 Jaw Cuticle Nipper • 1 Each
- DL Pro Nail Glue, 3 Gram, Clear • 2 Each
- DL Pro Nail Glue, 7 Gram, Clear • 2 Each
- PL Pro French Nail Tip Kit, 300 Piece • 1 Each
- DL Pro Soft Bristle Manicure Brush • 2 Each
- DL Pro Nail Tip, 250 Count, Clear • 1 Each
- DL Pro 3-Piece Nail Dotting Set • 1 Each
- DL Pro 3-Piece Nail Art Striping Brush Set • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Double Spoon Cuticle Pusher • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Nail Clipper • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Toe Nail Clipper • 1 Each
- DL Pro Orangewood Sticks, 7", Package of 144 • 1 Each
- DL Pro Wood Core Professional File, 7", Black, 40/Bag • 1 Bag
- DL Pro Zebra Nail File • 4 Each
- DL Pro Nail File, Black, 240/240 Grit • 8 Each
- Fantasea Electric Nail File • 1 Each
- DL Pro Nail Art Striper Brush • 2 Each
- DL Pro 3-Way Buffer • 4 Each
- Cuccio Pro Naturale Butter Blends, 8 oz., M&H • 1 Each
- Tweezerman Tweezerette, Stainless Steel – Point • 1 Each
- Supernail Non-Acetone Polish Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- DL Pro Grit Buffer, 220/280 Grit • 4 Each
- DL Pro Professional Files, 4 1/2", 120/240 Grit, 8/Bag • 2 Bags
- Cuccio Pro Toe Separator, Lavender • 6 Each
- Soft 'n Style Classic Manicure Bowl, Ivory • 1 Each
- DL Pro Triple Dappen Dish • 1 Each
- DL Pro French Manicure Clean-Up Brush • 2 Each
- DL Pro Pump Dispenser Bottle, 4 oz. • 2 Each
- Soft 'n Style Bottle w/ Scales and Flip Top Cap, 4 oz. • 2 Each
- DL Pro Nail Tip Display, 32-Piece • 1 Each
- DL Pro French Deep C Smile Line Tool • 1 Each
- Cina Pro Master Kit • 1 Each
Alternative Cosmetology Kit
Alternative Kit (Hairstyling to Cosmo) • Estimated Cost $210.00
- Soft 'n Style Duck Bill Clips, Steel, 12/Bag • 1 Bag
- Soft 'n Style Make-Up Mirror, Black • 1 Each
- Queen Helene Almond Massage Creme, 15 oz. • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Professional Nail Slicer • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Toe Nail Clipper • 2 Each
- DL Pro Soft Bristle Manicure Brush • 2 Each
- Soft 'n Style Classic Manicure Bowl, Black • 1 Each
- DL Pro Plastic Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- DL Pro Buffing Block, White, 150 Grit • 2 Each
- Supernail Non-Acetone Polish Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- DL Pro Glass Dappen Dish • 2 Each
- Satin Edge Double Spoon Cuticle Pusher • 2 Each
- DL Pro Professional Files, 4 1/2", 120/240 Grit, 8/Bag • 1 Bag
- Fantasea Latex-Free Foam Sponges, 8/Bag • 1 Bag
- Tweezerman Tweezerette, Stainless Steel – Slant • 2 Each
- Fantasea Facial Brush • 2 Each
- DL Pro Zebra Nail File • 1 Each
- DL Pro Nail File, Black, 80/80 Grit • 1 Each
- Supernail Cuticle Oil Softener/Moisturizer, 4 oz. • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Foot File w/ 40 Replacement Pads • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Cuticle Nipper, 4" Half Jaw • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Stork Scissor, 3.5" • 1 Each
- Gigi Hand Sanitizer, 8 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Scalpmaster Nylon Comb-Out Cape, 28" x 28" Velcro, Blue • 1 Each
- Supernail Cuticle Softener/Remover, 4 oz. Bottle • 1 Each
- Satin Edge Cuticle Pusher • 1 Each
- DL Pro Premium Soft Practicing Hand • 1 Each
- Fantasea State Board Nail Polish Kit • 1 Each
Entry Requirements
Students MUST submit a Cosmetology Application Packet, (NOT the same as NPC's new student admission form which should be complete first). This packet is accepted April through June, for the following fall semester class; or November and December for the class starting in January. Contact the Cosmetology Department at (928) 532-6702 to obtain this additional application.
Work Environment
Hairdressers and cosmetologists work mostly in a salon, although some may work in a spa, hotel or resort. Some lease booth space from a salon owner while others manage salons or open their own shop after several years of experience. Physical stamina is important, because they are on their feet for most of their shift. Prolonged exposure to some chemicals may cause skin irritation, so they often wear protective clothing, such as disposable gloves or aprons.
Job Outlook
Competition for positions at higher-end salons is keen, with the edge going to licensed cosmetologists with training and experience in a range of services.
Salary
With experience, a skilled cosmetologist can build an ever-growing and well-paying client base. Opportunities even exist for you to run your own business! See salary information below.
Potential Job Titles
Hairstylist, nail technician, salon or spa manager, beautician, wedding and event stylist, make-up artist, esthetician, cosmetology instructor
Accreditation/Affiliations
Those completing the 54 credit hours required for an NPC Cosmetology Certificate of Proficiency (CP) must meet the 1,600-hour training requirement and can test for licensure from the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology.
Contact Information
1001 W. Deuce of Clubs
Show Low,
AZ 85901
Show Low Cosmetology Center
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Last chemical services at 1; hair cut at 3:30
(928) 532-6161
Winslow Cosmetology Center
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(928) 289-6561
St. Johns Cosmetology Center
Hours: Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(928) 337-4867
NPC Cosmetology
Northland Pioneer College
CONTACT NPC'S COSMETOLOGY ADVISOR
Dawn Palen
(928) 289-6541
Student Profiles
