E.P.H.S Offers Beauty and Hair Services to Public

Did you know that the East Providence Career Technical Center at the East Providence High School offers Cosmetology services to the public? This 4 year program is designed for students in grades 9 – 12 to complete the necessary requirements upon graduation to begin their career. Under the guidelines of RIDE and the RI Department of Health it is required that 1500 classroom hours are completed before taking the RI State Board Exam.

While students are taught the techniques of hair, skin and nail care, an emphasis is also placed on hygiene, sanitation, decontamination, and infection control. Only juniors and seniors are able to service the public through their weekly clinic. The services provided by these students are done so under the care and supervision of the program’s licensed instructors, Linda Jackson and Debra Bjorklund, and licensed technical assistant Robi-Ann Medeiros.

Instructor Linda Jackson started the Cosmetology Program at the East Providence Career Technical Center in September 2008. Prior to launching the program, she taught in Newport for 19 years. The school in which she taught is also the same school where she graduated from the cosmetology program.

Debra Bjorklund obtained a Liberal Arts Degree from the Community College of RI and has 33 years of salon experience.

Robi-Anne Medeiros began working at The East Providence Career Technical Center in September 2016 and carries 23 years of experience.

Services offered by the program include; hair care such as permanent waving, wash, cut, dry, style, color, highlights, etc.; skin care such as facials and make up application; facial hair removal; nail care such as manicures and pedicures and more. Prices range from $5 - $10. All proceeds go back into the Cosmetology Program. Clinic hours vary and can be offered while school is in session or after school. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (401) 383 – 7187.

There are 3 phases to an appointment. First is the consultation where they determine what the client is looking for, examine the hair/skin type and review what the client’s end result expectations are. Then the service is provided. The appointment ends with a post service where available products are offered and the next appointment can be scheduled.

While visiting the program, I had my hair washed, layered cut and dried. Junior Brianna DaCunha performed most of the service under the close supervision of Debra. I was extremely satisfied! My hair was cut exactly the way I asked (layering is not always an easy task). I will definitely be a returning client!

Support our students and pamper yourself, inexpensively and guilt free by booking an appointment! Check out their website for days, times, a menu of services and further information at https://eastprovidencectc.com/program-offerings/cosmetology/.