SAU Tech Academy of Professional Cosmetology

Training the Next Generation of Beauty Professionals!

Welcome to the SAU Tech Academy of Professional Cosmetology! The Academy provides in-depth and professional instruction for students who want to learn all the techniques and skills required to become licensed cosmetologists. Students can also earn a Technical Certificate in Cosmetology, a Technical Certificate in Cosmetology Instructor, and an Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology through the Academy.

Cosmetology classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm each semester. Internet classes are available Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Cosmetology instructor classes meet Wednesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Classes are small and focused where students gain skills related to equipment sterilization and sanitation, treatments, perms and relaxers, hair styling, and cutting, braiding and hair extensions, coloring and bleaching, facials, manicuring, and pedicuring, salesmanship, business management, and much more!

The Academy program provides on-site salon services to the public under the supervision of Lora Howard.

Additional Programs

The SAU Tech Academy of Professional Cosmetology is excited to announce the addition
of two stand-alone certificate programs in nails and esthetics!

You can learn the skills needed to become a certified esthetician or Nail Tech. Our Esthetics Technology Certificate program is designed to provide scientific and artistic principles and hands-on learning associated with the art of skin care. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment. The Nail Tech program provides the entry-level nail care skills required for the National Nail Technology Theory Exam, and the Esthetics Technology program provides the skills needed for the National Estehcis Theory Examination. You can also complete the program interest survey for our upcoming Barbering program!

Instructor Training Application

Esthetics Technology

Nail Technology

Barbering

Lora Howard
SAU Tech Cosmetology Director & Instructor

Over 40 years ago, Lora Howard was immersed in the haircare industry at the feet of her mother, Gaybern Bell, a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Wisconsin. Through her tutelage, Lora began to have opportunities to experience the difference that a trained clinician can make in the lives of the people they serve. Lora quickly learned that "doing hair" was far more than styling. She watched as her mother addressed hair loss, navigated textured styling, and ensured chemicals and color were done effectively and safely. The passion and care that her mother exhibited ignited a fire in Lora that led her to pursue her licensure in the state of Indiana more than 20 years ago. She studied at The Academy of Cosmetology in Marion, Indiana, where she went through the Barbering and Cosmetology program. Lora is licensed as a Cosmetology Practitioner, Cosmetology Instructor, Cosmetology Manager, and Barber in Wisconsin. She also holds a license as a Cosmetology Practitioner in Indiana and a Cosmetology Instructor in Arkansas. Since completing her education, Lora has managed salons such as Showcase Hair designs, Dreams & Visions Beauty Salon, etc. She has also owned and operated salons. Lora worked in Simple Elegance Beauty Salon as a stylist for three years and owned her salon, Lora's Divine Hair Appointments, for 11 years. She then furthered her education to become a licensed instructor for Paul Mitchell. While at the Paul Mitchell School in Milwaukee, Lora was an educator/theory specialist/texture specialist. She taught in-house color and cutting classes. Lora also conducted the first barbering class. Being under the Paul Mitchell training, Lora achieved many certifications such as Level 2 color, Level 2 cutting, and Level 4 texture specialist. During her time at Paul Michell, Lora won the 2016 and 2018 Caper Competition. Lora's varied positions, certificates, and achievements have allowed her to impart the same passionate wisdom her mother had groomed in her decades before. Lora has guided classes of future professionals to work past insecurities and misconceptions to be competent caretakers of their clients' hair health. In her current role at the SAU Tech Academy of Professional Cosmetology, Lora will guide students through the complete process from education to state licensure certification. Matriculating students can expect a life-changing experience from an industry expert with a wide range of knowledge of products, processes, and people.

Experience
- Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee - Educator/Theory Specialist/Texture Specialist/Barbering Specialist (5 yrs.)
- Simple Elegance Beauty Salon – Stylist (3 yrs.)
- Owner of Lora’s Divine Hair Appointments (11 yrs.)
Professional Education
- Academy of Cosmetology | Marion, IN
  - Barbering/Cosmetology Program
- Professional Certifications
  - Paul Mitchell the School Milwaukee | Pewaukee, WI
    - Level 2 Color
    - Level 2 Cutting
    - Level 4 Texture
  - Licensure
    - Wisconsin - Cosmetology Practitioner / Cosmetology Instructor / Cosmetology Manager / Barber
    - Indiana - Cosmetology Practitioner
    - Arkansas - Cosmetology Instructor
  - Achievements
    - 2016 Winner of Caper Competition (Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee)
    - 2018 Winner of Caper Competition (Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee)

1. Students will be able to pass state board examinations.
2. Students will be able to perform skills in the areas of hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skincare, make-up application, manicuring, and pedicuring.
3. Students will be able to specialize in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, skincare, make-up application, manicuring, and pedicuring.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and guests. 5. Students will be able to project professionalism.
6. Students will be able to perform basic analytical skills to be able to advise clients on total look concepts.
7. Students will be able to apply academic learning, technical information, and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

1. Demonstrate competency levels to qualify for the state license exam
2. Communicate effectively both verbally and non-verbally
3. Engage and take responsibility as active learners and critical thinkers
4. Demonstrate customer service skills, self-growth, and personal development
5. Perform salon business such as front desk operations, dispensary inventory, resume building and interviewing skills, and self-marketing
6. Perform hair care services for all types of hair including hair analysis, hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving, and chemical relaxing
7. Perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring 8
. Perform basic skincare services including skin analysis, facials, makeup application, and superfluous hair removal
9. To have the knowledge of decontamination control, public hygiene, and special sanitation procedures used for the protection of the client and future professional

Get in Touch

Shelley Young-Dean for Allied Health Programs/Cosmetology
Lora Howard-Faculty
Shikhara Montgomery - Faculty

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