Who Was Madam C.J. Walker?
Madam C.J. Walker invented a line of African American hair products after suffering from a scalp ailment that resulted in her own hair loss. She promoted her products by traveling around the country giving lecture-demonstrations and eventually established Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories to manufacture cosmetics and train sales beauticians.
Her business acumen led her to be one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. She was also known for her philanthropic endeavors, including a donation toward the construction of an Indianapolis YMCA in 1913.
Hone your skills. Assemble a team. Create your style.
Shabazz High School is proud to be the only Newark Public School to offer a licensed, state-approved cosmetology program. Students can become licensed after completing 1,000 hours of engaging hands-on training under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist, salon owner, and certified cosmetology teacher.
Cosmetology at Shabazz is a four-year program, designed with flexible scheduling to meet the required 1,000 hours for licensure. Students will sit for the state board and become licensed cosmetologists after passing the exams. The cosmetology program is free of charge to qualified Newark students.
Course Offerings:
Cosmetology I, II, III
Topics include: Hair Care, Barbering, Skin Care, Nail Care, Infection Control, Business Skills
