Welcome to Adult Cosmetology

CA BOCES will soon be offering classes for Adult Cosmetology for adults who want to enter this exciting industry.  Whether you have no experience or you have earned some hours and want to finish them, we have an option for you.

The applications for the Full Program beginning in January closed on October 31st, 2025. If you have earned hours somewhere in New York in the past and are interested in completing your Hours, you may still apply, or can contact us at adulted@caboces.orgcreate new email or (716) 376-8211.

APPLY (Hours Completion Only): Applications are open year-round for Hours Completion; the next full-time program will begin accepting applications by March 2027 for a July 2027 start.

Hours Completion costs $15 per hour.

Students who do not have a kit from previous experience will need to purchase a new kit at a separate cost.  Please contact us for more details.