Our educational team consists of:
Certified Teacher to provide students with a planned curriculum, the benefits of the latest techniques, and study skills that will help prepare students for the State Board Licensing Exam.
Licensed Cosmetologist to explore the scientific areas of the course and provide instruction on proper skin care. He draws on many years’ experience as a salon owner and trainer and presents his knowledge to the students with clarity and focus to attain their desired goals.
Technical Director to train students in creating desired hair styles. He has established himself as one of Connecticut’s leading creative hair designers. His work as a platform artist, educator, and spokesperson for numerous top quality hairlines has put him in high demand. Currently he is working with NCA as an educator and platform artist.
Cosmetologists (2) to provide training in current trends and techniques and to demonstrate their ability to configure hair designs on live models. They bring excitement to the class setting with their expertise and creative vision.
Unit Topic Theory  Clinical
Hair Care & Treatment 20 200
Hair Shaping & Styling 75 750
Skin Care/Facials Make-up Application 15 80
Manicure/Nails 15 40
Sanitation/Hygiene 15 20
Anatomy & Physiology 15 N/A
Business Ethics & Management 10 10
Chemical Application 30 200
Afro-American Hair Care
Legal – State Laws
5 N/A
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CORE CURRICULUM
Hair dressing and Cosmetology is a 1500-hour curriculum and includes all aspects of hair, skin, and nail care with emphasis on multicultural cosmetology.

Basic Principles/Theory and Practical/Clinical are divided into hours as follows:
CLASS SCHEDULES
Applications for enrollment are accepted any time. New classes are being offered the 1st Tuesday of every week. Both full and part time schedules are available. School hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. DUSHC is closed for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.