The Orlo School of Hair Design and Cosmetology
518-459-7832      232 NORTH ALLEN ST.     ALBANY, NY 12206

“Excellence…Caring…Creative…and knowledgeable are just a few words to express my overall experience at The Orlo School of Hair Design. The amazing teaching staff provides reassurance, guidance and direction to prepare for a rewarding career. The Orlo strives to provide the most cutting edge style and techniques. The admissions staff goes above and beyond to make it as easy as possible to start your new career today. I am extremely pleased with the education that I received at The Orlo.

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Curriculum/Course Format

Our program is taught by experienced and artistic teachers who are focused on providing a complete education that goes beyond teaching the basics. They seek to inspire, guide and motivate our future industry professionals.

A structured and energetic classroom experience is combined with a hands-on approach to the fundamentals of hair design and cosmetology. The following areas of study are incorporated into our 1000-hour curriculum:

Haircutting & Shaping
Hairstyling
Chemical Restructuring
Haircolor & Lightening
Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control
New York State Cosmetology Laws and Rules
Anatomy & Physiology
Hair and Scalp Analysis, Disorders & Diseases 
Chemistry as Applied to Cosmetology
Product Knowledge and Client Consultation
Skin Care & Facial Procedures
Facial Hair Removal
Facial Makeup
Business Fundamentals
Learning and Knowing Your Numbers
Getting Retail Results
Marketing 101
Attracting The Ideal Client
Goal Setting
Personal Finance/ Planning For Your Future