Cosmetology Curriculum

Level 1: 250 Hours

Each school or licensed instructor will require each student to obtain 250 total hours of training before the student performs clinical services on a client. Of these 250 hours (theory and mannequin styling) 15 hours will be on skin care, 10 hours on nail care, and the final 25 hours will be on live models. For the purpose of this rule, one (1) credit hour equals 1 clock hours for the first 250 hours of training.

Theory

50 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Chemistry
Sanitation and sterilization
Introduction to skin and nail care
EPA and OSHA – Infection Control Standards; blood spill procedures
HIV/AIDS and other communicable diseases

Theory of Permanent Waving

20 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

The chemistry of permanent wave solution and its reaction
the chemistry of relaxers and tis reaction
The principles of permanent wave and rod placement

Laboratory

50 Credit Hours

This includes practical training in the following subjects:

Training on mannequin
Training on models without compensation

Theory of Hair Coloring

45 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Chemistry of color
Principles of color application
The chemical action of hair color

Theory of Hair Cutting

30 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Proper Handling and of care instruments

Theory of Shampooing

15 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Proper procedure of shampooing
Knowledge of shampoo formula
Water Temperature

Theory of Hair and Scalp Treatments and Conditioning

20 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Hair analysis
Scalp condition
Treatments
Analysis condition and treatments

Theory of Nail and Skin Care

45 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Concepts and principles of nail care procedures and techniques

Level 2: 1250 hours

When a student has completed 250 credit hours (250 clock hours) in the above curriculum, with a minimum passing score of 80%, the student is prepared to progress to the clinic floor to perform clinical services on patrons. After completion of the first 250 credit hours/250 clock hours of Level 1 training, the curriculum will be as follows:

Theory

100 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the theory and practice of all required subjects of cosmetology and the following subjects:

Sanitation and sterilization
Physiology
Electricity
Safety precautions
Chemistry of beauty products, actions/reactions and the composition of tints, dyes, and bleaches
Salesmanship
Telephone etiquettes and ethics
Salon department: consisting of instruction in courtesy, neatness and professional attitude when interacting with the public

Charm and Art & Ethics

50 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Social Skills
Reception or Desk Work
Art and Ethics
State Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules

Scalp and Hair Treatments

50 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Brushing and manipulation
Corrective treatment
Reconditioning treatment

Laboratory

50 Credit Hours

This includes practical training by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Preparing germicidal solutions
Shampoos
Tint and bleaches
Washing and sterilizing all equipment in the beauty salon

Hair Removal

30 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Lip, chin, and face
Brow tweezing
Brow waxing

Permanent Waving

180 Credit Hours

Hair Coloring and Lightening

140 Credit Hours

This includes the following:

Concepts and principles of nail care procedures and techniques

Hair Cutting and Shaping

125 Credit Hours

Chemical Hair Relaxing

100 Credit Hours

Facial Make-up and Hair Removal

55 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Facial treatments
Make-up applications
Brow and last tint

Hairdressing, Shampoo and Comb-Out

280 Credit Hours

This includes shampoos, comprising dry, soap less, oil and re-conditioner, finger waving, wet curls, thermo-curling, blow drying, hair styles, comb-outs ad all types of pressing hot combs and chemicals

Manicures, Pedicures, Nail Sculpting

90 Credit Hours

This includes instruction by a licensed instructor in the following subjects:

Manicures with hand and forearm massage
Pedicures with foot and leg massage
Nail sculpting

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