Position, Department
Associate Professor, Cosmetology
Contact Information
Email address: jkaniho@hawaii.edu
Phone: 808-844-2370
Courses Taught
COSM 20, 21, 22, 23 (Elementary Cosmetology Courses)
COSM 30, 31, 32, 33 (Intermediate Cosmetology Courses)
COSM 40, 41L (now COSM 41, 42, and 43), COSM 50V (Senior Cosmetology Courses)
COSM 60, 61L (Basic Esthetician courses)
COSM 70, 71L (Advanced Esthetician courses)
COSM 80V (Instructor Training Course)
Research
Updated Licensing and Regulations of Cosmetology State Boards in other U.S. cities
Researching the business of Cosmetology Schools in other states, business of Salons and Spas, especially during the COVID pandemic and also pre- and will continue post- pandemic.
Service
I’m presently serving as Program Coordinator for the Cosmetology Department
FSEC representative for Tech II
Tech II DCC
Committee member and Chair of DPCs
Committee member and Chair of TPRCs
Various Screening Committees
COSME Club Advisor
Various Community services
Professional Activities
Member of the Professional Beauty Association – a national and North American association keeping members updated in technical skills, business skills, and offering education through conferences and weekly journals (digital).
Attends Professional Educational conferences for Cosmetology – in Business, Technical education of all things cosmetology and esthetics. Lately, conferences have been on Zoom.
