Not Your Grandpa’s Trade School: How DEC is Redefining Career Education for the Next Generation
June 5, 2025
Esth/Nail
Esth/Nail
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ESTHETICS PROGRAM
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
The Esthetics Program at The Cosmetology Academy blends the best of the beauty world with near-medical services. If you love the field of cosmetology, but would like to specialize in the study of skin care, then a career in esthetics may be right for you. Students who train to become estheticians also learn about beautifying the skin through a variety of services, including facials, skin analysis, make-up artistry, pore cleansing, microdermabrasion techniques, skin care regimens and many more.
Changing Lives EVERY DAY!
EMPLOYERS OF DEC GRADS INCLUDE:
Artisan Colour Spa & Salon
BX Beauty Lounge
Cloud 9 Studio
DekaLash
European Wax Center
Flawless Finishes Lash & Brow Bar
Frenchies Modern Nail Care
Glam, Glitter & Glow
Glow Luxe Aesthetics
Gypsy Soul Spa
Hand & Stone
Innovative Wellness Center Medical Spa
Jade & Rory Med Spa
La La’s Salon & Spa
La Marie Brow Club
La Pomponnee
Luxury Lash & Brow Studio
Massage Envy
The Nail Room 412
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Obsessions Beauty Bar
Onyx Wellness Spa
PAINT Nail Bar
Platinum Salon & Spa
Reign Salon & Spa
Sanctus Rejuvenation Spa & Salon Salon Boutique
Sly Fox Salon & Boutique
Spa 309
Spa Harmony
Stonewater Salon & Spa
Studio Envy
Synergy Salon & Day Spa
Ulta
Upper Class Hippie
WaxxPot
Salon Boutique
Lashes and Diamonds Spa
Sets by Fiaa (Self Employed Student Sofia Amezquita)
Oaks Western Beauty
Sly Fox Hair Salon
Deer Linnet
Shear Serenity Spa and Salon
T’s Nail and Spa
Innovative Wellness Center Medical Spa
CERTIFICATIONS
DEC will provide a certificate of attendance in the below listed specialized training:
Curriculum includes training in:
Microdermabrasion
Chemical peels
Ear candling
Spray tanning
Waxing
Danne’ Product Knowledge
Fundamentals *
*Danne’ certification requires additional training and fees. Contact a Danne’ representative to become certified in Danne’.
FACULTY
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+ KAREN NELSON, Cosmetology Supervisor
Diploma General Cosmetology, Pittsburgh Beauty Academy
Diploma Cosmetology Teacher, Pittsburgh Beauty Academy
Licensed Cosmetology Teacher
+ BONNIE PITZARELLA, Instructor
A.S.T. Cosmetology Management Pittsburgh Beauty Academy
Licensed Cosmetology Teacher
+ KISSIE COBB, Instructor
Diploma, Cosmetology Teacher, Douglas Education Center
Licensed Cosmetology Teacher
+ RACHEL SPYRA, Instructor
Diploma, Cosmetology, Penn Commercial
Diploma, Cosmetology Teacher, Penn Commercial
Licensed Cosmetology Teacher
STUDENT CLINIC
SERVICE MENU (DEC STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES)
Cosmetology students at The Cosmetology Academy supplement their classroom education with real-life experience. DEC cosmetology students learn and work in an upscale salon setting, and work on real clients through The Student Clinic. At The Cosmetology Academy at DEC, we’ll teach you how to create an atmosphere where your clients can relax and walk away feeling wonderful. Most importantly, students – within a simulated salon environment – are able to explore the complexities of styling hair, treating skin, and even designing nails as they work on paying members of the community. All of their services are offered at reduced rates and are carried out under the careful tutelage of licensed professionals.
No chemical services will be started two hours prior to closing. Appointments recommended, but walk-ins welcome. All charges based on the reasonable cost of material only. All work done by students.
For hours and to make an appointment, please call: (724) 653-2188
