BTC Cosmetology Program Salon Opens for Services to Public

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February 14, 2019
Bellingham Technical College’s Cosmetology program is now open to the public for hair appointments. The program is celebrating with a $3 shampoo and blowout special for the month of February at its Railroad Center salon space, located at 1411 Railroad Ave. in downtown Bellingham.
 
In addition to the shampoo and blowout special, the salon also will offer services such as color for $30, perms starting at $38, manicures and pedicures starting at $9, facials for $18, and facial waxing starting at $9. The salon will add more services as the students expand their skills. 
 
The public can book appointments by calling the salon at 360.752.8789
 
Learn more: Those who are curious about BTC’s Cosmetology program can join us for weekly tours of the Railroad Center space. See the tour schedule and sign up for a tour: www.btc.edu/cosmetologytours
 
Get started now: Applications are being accepted now to join the program for Spring Quarter, which starts April 2. BTC’s Cosmetology program is eligible for financial aid and is designed to be completed full-time in five academic quarters, including summer instruction. A part-time option is available as well for students who need a more flexible schedule. Students who complete the program will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree and will be prepared to take Washington state licensing exams and begin work as cosmetologists. The program is also open to high school Running Start students who want to get a head start on their cosmetology career training.
 
BTC Cosmetology students receive hands-on training in cutting and styling, basic skin and nail care, tinting and bleaching, and cosmetic chemistry. They also gain experience in salon management, retail selling, safety, and customer service.
 
 
About Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers transfer degrees such as pre-nursing, computer science and business. Completion of these degrees prepares BTC students to transfer with a junior status to participating colleges and universities in Washington state. BTC offers 38 associate degrees, 60 certificate options and two bachelor of applied science degrees providing professional technical education to support local and regional industry workforce needs. For more information, go to www.btc.edu.
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