Cosmetology
Cosmetology is an opportunity to explore a range of careers available in the cosmetology industry. The KCAL Cosmetology program features a complete salon set-up, including styling stations, manicure and pedicure spa stations, and esthetics room. Students will receive training in sequential courses that can lead to their successful completion of the requirements for licensing with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Students will explore leadership, entrepreneurship, build employability skills and become productive, responsible citizens. Students will demonstrate the ability to work in a professional salon atmosphere, while in a high school setting. After passing the state examination, a student could be fully licensed-prior to high school graduation-to work in any salon in Texas.
The KCAL Cosmetology program is under the supervision of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Students enrolled in the program will be expected to abide by the rules and regulations of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR), as well as the rules set forth by Keller ISD.
Curriculum Application Requirements
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has mandated that students may be enrolled in the cosmetology program while in high school. Once students have graduated, they may no longer return to KCAL to make up additional hours in order to qualify for the PSI Examinations.
Students must have completed 500 hours by the end of Cosmetology I and passed all grading periods. Cosmetology I must be completed successfully in order to meet the prerequisites requirements to be enrolled in Cosmetology II.
Students must complete 1500 hours to be eligible to take the PSI examinations. 1000 of those hours are specific cosmetology curriculum as determined by TDLR while enrolled in high school. Students will earn 500 hours, towards the 1500 hour requirement, for academic hour credit for passing all core courses for graduation.
2023 Salon Dates
Please note: The deadline to request an appointment is the Monday before.
Request Your Appointment Today
A student will reach out to you the week of the event if we are able to schedule your service. Submitting a request does not guarantee an appointment.
Appointments are scheduled in the order they are received with a limit of two services per Saturday. All salon services are performed by students under the supervision of instructors.
Instructors
Tracy Deitzel
Cosmetology II I Practicum in Human Service
Tracy Deitzel teaches Cosmetology I & II and Nail Care. She has been in the hair industry for 11 years and has taught at KCAL for four years. She, along with her other educator, has turned out many young, talented, and state licensed students into the industry.
She taught as an artistic director for Regis Corporation all over the state of Texas for five years, bringing new trends and continuing education to established stylists within the company. Her passion is to teach others and see the lightbulb come on when they discover new things.
She has been married to her husband, Robert, for three years and they have 11 grandkids who call her G-Maw. She is an avid sports fan, cheering on the San Francisco 49ers, enjoys playing any card game, dominoes, and playing basketball or disc golf in the park.
April Wing
Principles of Cosmetology I Cosmetology I
April Wing teaches Cosmetology I, and Principles of Cosmetology Design & Color.
She grew up in Carencro, Louisiana where she obtained her cosmetology license in 2001. After eight years behind the chair, she moved to Fort Worth where she attended Ogle school in 2009 to achieve her cosmetology instructor license.
In 2016, the Career Educators Alliance chose April as Educator of the Year. This is April's fifth year at KCAL. She most enjoys sharing her knowledge to support students who will become licensed cosmetologists by the time they graduate high school with the aim of elevating the beauty industry.
April's favorite cosmetology subject to teach is haircoloring. She loves that she can help clients and students alike feel more confident and beautiful.
April lives in Richland Hills with her partner Jordan, their children and fur children.