SARATOGA SPRINGS — In an effort to provide a career & technical education cosmetology program, students with more real-world practice and to excite younger aged students to learn a trade, WSWHE BOCES will be hosting several free Braid & Glam Style sessions for ages 5 to 12:
•Saratoga Springs Public Library: July 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
•Glens Falls Family YMCA: July 19 & 26, 10-11:30 a.m.
During the sessions, participants will be doing simple braided hair styles with accessories, as well as basic face painting. CTE students will assist participants with styling mannequins. Adult supervision is required.
An additional event will be held at the Southern Adirondack Education Center, 1051 Dix Ave. in Hudson Falls.
On July 17, 12-2 p.m., cosmetology students will host Basic Eye Makeup for Tweens & Teens, also at the Southern Adirondack Education Center. The fee for this session is $3 to cover supplies. Cosmetology students will demonstrate how to creatively apply basic makeup, such as mascara, eyeliner and eyeshadow.
The Cosmetology program is a two-year, 1,000-hour program dedicated to preparing students for current and emerging careers in the professions of natural hair styling, esthetics, nail specialty and cosmetology. It combines crucial elements of art, science, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and entrepreneurship and adheres to all ethical and professional standards of the cosmetology industry.
