Cosmetology Course

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Cosmetology Course Curriculum - 1500 Hours

1. Basic Training – 150 hours of classroom instruction in general theory and practical application shall be provided which shall include a minimum of the following subject areas:

Tools and their use
Shampooing
Understanding chemicals and use
Types of hair
Sanitation
Hygiene
Skin diseases and conditions
Anatomy and physiology
Electricity
Ethics
Nail technology
Esthetics

2. Practical Chemical Application / Hair Treatments – 500 hours of instruction, which shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience, shall be provided in the following subject areas:

Chemical safety
Permanent waving
Hair coloring, tinting and bleaching
Hair relaxing
Hair and scalp conditioning
Shampooing, toning and rinsing

3. HAIR STYLING / HAIR DRESSING – 475 hours of instruction in hair styling which shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience, shall be provided in the following subject areas:

Cutting
Thinning
Shaping
Trimming
Curling
Hair treatments
Marcelling
Application of electrical / mechanical equipment

4. SALON MANAGEMENT, SANITATION AND INTERPERSONAL REALTIONS – 200 hours of classroom instruction shall be provided in the following subject areas:

Labor law
Worker’s compensation
Client relations
Bookkeeping
Marketing and merchandising
Pertinent State and local laws and rules
Right to know laws
Emergency first aid
Business ethics
Sanitation
Electrical devices
Personal grooming and hygiene

5. ESTHETICS – 85 hours of instruction are provided. Subject material includes skin care, make-up and waxing

6. Nail Technology – 55 hours of instruction shall be provided

7. Related Electives – 35 hours