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Cosmetology

LEVEL 1-PRE-SALON 250 THEORY HOURS

PRE-SALON THEORY

  • Chemistry
  • Disinfection/sanitation
  • EPA-OSHA infection control/blood spill procedures
  • AIDS/HIV/communicable diseases
THEORY OF PERMANENT WAVING

Chemistry of;

  • Permanent waving/ solution and reaction
  • Relaxers/reactions and;
  • Permanent wave rod placement
THEORY OF HAIR COLOR

Chemistry of;

  • Color
  • Chemical reaction of hair color and;
  • Principles of color applications
THEORY OF HAIR/SCALP TREATMENTS/CONDITIONING
  • Hair analysis
  • Scalp conditions and
  • Treatments
THEORY OF HAIR SCULPTING
  • Proper/ Improper handling and care of all cutting instruments
THEORY OF SHAMPOOING
  • Proper procedure of shampooing
  • Knowledge of shampooing/formulas/water temperature
THEORY OF HAIRDRESSING/HAIRSTYLING
  • Training on mannequins
  • Training on live models
THEORY OF NAIL CARE/SKIN CARE
  • Principles and concepts of
  • Nail care
  • Procedures/proper handling of instruments
  • Principles and concepts of;
  • Skin care
  • Procedures/techniques

Pre-requisite to Level 2 – minimum passing grade; 75% or better

LEVEL 2-SALON CLINIC FLOOR

100 THEORY HOURS

THEORY
  • Sanitation/Disinfections
  • Physiology
  • Electricity
  • Safety precautions
CHEMISTRY OF
  • Action/reactions of beauty products
  • The composition of/Tints, Dyes and Bleaches
  • Salesmanship
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Salon conduct in public in the areas of;
  • Courtesy
  • Neatness
  • Professional attitude
THEORY
  • Social skills
  • Reception/Desk work
  • Art/Ethics
  • State Board of Cosmetology Laws/Rules
Dispensary/Lab
  • Preparing germicidal solutions/shampoos/Tint/bleaches
  • Washing/sanitizing all equipment in school salon
Hairdressing/Shampoo/Styling- Comb-Outs
  • Dry/soap-free shampoos
  • Oil/reconditioning
  • Wet curls, blow drying, hair styles, comb outs
  • Thermal techniques/pressing/hot combs/curling
  • Hair Sculpting/Shaping
  • Permanent Waving
  • Chemical Hair Relaxing
  • Virgin/Re-touch
Hair Coloring
  • Color removal
  • Virgin/Re-touch
  • Temporary-Semi Permanent
  • Bleaching-Lightening
  • Virgin/Re-touch
  • Foiling/placement techniques
  • Predisposition tests
SCALP/HAIR TREATMENT
  • Brushing/Manipulations
  • Re-Conditioning treatment
  • Corrective treatments
FACIAL TREATMENT/ HAIR REMOVAL/MAKE-UP
  • Facial Treatment
  • Make-up applications
  • Brow/Lash tint
HAIR REMOVAL
  • Lip-Chin-Face/ Eyebrows (tweezing, waxing, threading)
SANITATION/DISINFECTION
  • All tools/implements
  • Shampoo bowls/Dryer hoods
  • Styling /chairs, mats
  • Workspace
  • Pedicure/Manicure/Hair removal-wax Stations
  • Portable/fixed plumbing

MANICURE/PEDICURE
NAIL SCULPTING