A new cosmetology school offers Clarkston and Waterford-area residents a chance at cosmetology certification and a full-service salon with discount prices.
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology opened March 13 and welcomes the public into its salon where senior students perform services under the supervision of one of the four instructors.
Currently with 13 students, Marketti offers hair, nail, facial, esthetic, waxing and manicuring services to clients, said Allison Murphy, co-owner of Marketti.
The school also hosts birthday parties, where the birthday person can get a manicure and updo, and they also have many wedding parties come in prior to the wedding for many services.
In order to be accepted to the academy, potential students must write an essay and then make an appointment to come into the school to file an application. The applicant must be 17-years-old and either be in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
“We really, truly care about our students,” said Murphy. “We want to have great stylists come out of here. We offer a scholarship program, which is very unique. There are different levels to attain the next level of scholarship with each level giving more money toward tuition.”
Murphy said they want the students to be able to talk the talk of a stylist, sell products, book appointments and do add-on sales.
“We’re really making stylists here,” she said. “They’ll know all of these things, and it’ll make them a lot more marketable.”
In addition to teaching potential stylists, Murphy and Tawny Marketti-Pearson, the other co-owner, say it is very important for the academy to continue education and stay up on the latest technologies.
“We have all of the modern equipment and we’re constantly learning and teaching the latest techniques,” Murphy said. “We’re constantly getting trained. Continuing education is important for us and anyone to keep fresh on the latest things.”
It generally takes one to two years to get a diploma in cosmetology, said Murphy. Esthetics runs about four to eight months and manicurists will go for about three-and-a-half to seven months, she said.
“We also have small class sizes, which is a plus,” said Murphy. “We also offer day and night classes.”
When the student graduates, they get a diploma from the academy and then must apply at the state level for a license.
In addition to the academy and the services provided, Marketti is also involved in the community.
“If our students and employees want to wear jeans to work on a Friday, they donate one dollar and that goes to take care of needy families in the winter,” said Murphy.
The salon also sells Design Essentials and Redken products.
For more information about Marketti Academy of Cosmetology, call 248-618-6394 or visit their Web site at www.marketticosmetology.com