Cosmetology Course

Course length: 1500 hours

Cosmetology Course Description

The Cosmetology/Manicuring course is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of cosmetology. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Cosmetology examination.

Cosmetology Course Objectives

• To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Cosmetology in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board of Cosmetology and obtain their Cosmetology license.
• To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Cosmetology profession.
• To develop habits of correct performance of Cosmetology in the interest of safety and hygiene for oneself and for others.
• To learn to properly select, care for and use the commercial products that are related to the application of beauty treatment.
• To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
• To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they relate to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Cosmetology.
• To assess the effectiveness of education course completion, licensure and employment rates.

Cosmetology Course Format

The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks that help prepare the students for state board exams and that prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.

Subject	Hours
Shampooing, all kinds	40
Hair Coloring, Bleaches and Rinses	130
Hair Cutting and Shaping	130
Permanent Waving and Relaxing	125
Hair Setting, Pin Curls, Finger Waves, Thermal Curling	125
Comb out and Styling Techniques	105
Scalp Treatments and Scalp Diseases	30
Facials, Eyebrows and Arches	40
Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage; Treatment of Nails	25
Cosmetic Chemistry	25
Salesmanship and Salon Management	10
Anatomy	20
Sanitation and Sterilization	30
State Law	10
Miscellaneous Lectures and Test Review	470
Total Hours Required by State Board of Cosmetology	1500