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HolisticJunction.com Featured School of the Week July 8, 2007: Rob Roy Academy

"...Providing extensive training, Rob Roy Academy's 1,000-1,500-hour cosmetology program,* entails hands-on training in cutting, hair styling, waving, pedicures, manicures, and other associated studies.  Upon successful completion of the cosmetology course, students are eligible to take State Board exams to become fully licensed cosmetologists..."

Whether individuals choose to pursue exciting professions in barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring, Rob Roy Academy offers these fast-growing, vocational training opportunities as well as an instructor training program to prospective learners.

Boasting five campus locations throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Rob Roy Academy offers innovative training and skills to successfully enter the beauty industry as cosmetic artists, barbers, cosmetologists (hair stylists), estheticians, spa and salon owners, and several other related occupations.

Providing extensive training, Rob Roy Academy's 1,000-1,500-hour cosmetology program,* entails hands-on training in cutting, hair styling, waving, pedicures, manicures, and other associated studies.  Upon successful completion of the cosmetology course, students are eligible to take State Board exams to become fully licensed cosmetologists.

According to School Director Sue Derosier, the 1,000-hour Barber/Styling program,* offered at two of its campuses (Worcester and Fall River), has an enrollment waiting list due to its overwhelming popularity. This particular course of study prepares successful graduates to sit for the Massachusetts' Board of Barbering Apprentice Exam.

The 300-600-hour esthetics program* at Rob Roy Academy involves in-depth instruction in how to administer American therapeutic and European topical facials, as well as general skin treatments such as enzymes and peels. Graduates of this program are eligible to become professionally licensed estheticians.

If you love art and design, then Rob Roy Academy's manicuring program (comprised of 130-300 hours*) offers students necessary skills and education to become achieved nail technicians.  In the manicuring course, students will acquire training in the handling and application of artificial and acrylic nails, gels, and nail wraps.  In addition, manicuring apprentices will learn how to give hand massages to clients.  Upon successful completion of the manicuring program, candidates will be prepared to take State Board Exams to gain licensure.

For students who like the prospects of becoming educators in the field of cosmetology and esthetics, Rob Roy Academy also extends its instructor training program* to experienced graduates.

Rob Roy Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Arts and Sciences and is a federally approved school; therefore, it participates in an array of student financial aid programs including the federal PELL grant, Stafford loans, in-house financing, among other financial assistance options. 

Attributed to its phenomenal success, Rob Roy Academy not only extends spring and fall hair shows and competitions to its students, it also participates in community service clinics where students acquire comprehensive, practical training.

HolisticJunction.com acknowledges Rob Roy Academy and applauds its dedication in providing fine cosmetology and esthetics education.

If you would like more information about this well-rounded cosmetology school please visit Rob Roy Academy today.

*Please review campuses for program availability; program hours vary according to respective state requirements in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Featured School of the Week: Rob Roy Academy

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