Central Piedmont Community College | Cosmetology Programs

Where passion meets profession

Turn your love for cosmetic arts and massage therapy into a career.

At Central Piedmont Community College's newly renovated Harris Campus, you'll discover a range of cosmetology, barbering, and massage therapy pathways and programs that can be tailored to your personal passions and career goals.

Be one of the first to learn in Central Piedmont's brand-new facilities by filling out the interest form.

1/3

of the cost of other programs

700+

graduates licensed since 2015

New facilities.
State-of-the-art salon.
Unbeatable training.

Earn a degree, learn new skills, maintain your professional license, or simply satisfy a curiosity at Central Piedmont.

Central Piedmont Community College barbering student giving a haircut

Barbering Technology

Grow your knowledge of sanitation standards, safety standards and modern techniques by enrolling in Central Piedmont's barbering courses.

Cosmetology

In this comprehensive program (available in both English and Spanish), you'll train with Pivot Point, the world’s leading beauty and wellness education system used by top global academies, while also earning college credit. Plus, you'll gain hands-on practice with paying clients in Central Piedmont's cosmetology salon.

Esthetics Technology

Learn foundational skills for estheticians, such as facials, hair removal, makeup application, skin analysis, and proper sanitation practices. also learn about skin anatomy, product ingredients, and state safety regulations.

Massage Therapy

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a licensed massage therapist (NCBMBT) through the massage therapy program. Delve into body-oriented therapies, anatomy, kinesiology, and business practices and gain hands-on experience in a supervised, student-run clinic.

Nail Tech

Maintain your license or expand your professional skills as a licensed nail technician. Stay up to date on sanitation practices, safety regulations, and new nail techniques such as advanced acrylic, gel, or nail art applications through the nail tech continuing education courses.

Natural Hair Care

Learn the ins and outs of braiding, twisting, locking, protective styling, and scalp care through the natural hair care continuing education courses at Central Piedmont.