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Cosmetology/Hairstyling

COURSE OUTLINE

Course title: Cosmetology/Hairstyling (1200 hours)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The objective of the Cosmetology/Hairstyling program is to train students in theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them for entry level employment opportunities.  The course is geared towards developing good work habits and attitudes with respect to safety & sanitation, business ethics, and encourages self reliance, and a willingness to help others look their best.

COURSE GOALS:

1.   Students will receive training in both theory and practical subjects and gain knowledge in all phases of Cosmetology/Hairstyling.

2.   To prepare students to successfully pass the New Jersey State Board Examinations.

3.   To prepare students to work in a professional salon or Cosmetology related occupations.

4.   To develop employer/employee relationships and effective communication skills.

 

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION:

Freshman(1-300 hours)

            Junior(300-600 hours)

            Senior(600-1200 hours)

 

COURSE FORMAT: (Instructional techniques and methods)

1.     Lectures & Demonstrations

2.     Practical workshop

3.     Audio-visual materials

4.     Illustrations

5.     Written & Practical evaluations

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

1.                 Testing in both theory, practical, and clinic areas

2.                 Examination after each unit of the course

3.                 Monthly Theory, Practical, Clinic Progress Reports

4.                 Final examination

 

REQUIRED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT:

All students are required to maintain at least a 75% grade point average in both theory, practical, and clinic subjects in order to be eligible to receive a diploma.  (Please refer to the Satisfactory Progress Policy for additional requirements)

 

TEXTS:

1.                 Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology

2.                 Milady’s State Board Examination Review Book

3.                 Various school handouts

 

REFERENCES:

1.                 Van Dean Manual (Milady)

2.                 Dalton – The Professional Cosmetologist

3.                 Art & Science of Manicuring

4.                 New Jersey Law Rules and Regulations

5.                 Standard Textbook of Cosmetology (Milady)

6.                 State Board Exam Review

7.                 28 Styles for Student Practice (Milady)

 

LIBRARY:

The school library is located in the Student Service Office has available for loan a variety of course related reference material.  You are welcome to visit our office for the referenced material you seek.

HOURS

COURSE CONTENT:                                                                                       REQUIRED

 

I STATE LAWS, SALON MANAGEMENT       
10

A. School Orientation: Rules & Regulations

B. Professional Ethics and employment

C. Salon Laws and Practices, Licensing & Fees

D. Salon Management & Personnel

E. Examinations

 

II SANITATION & STERILIZATION              
10

A. Sterilization definitions and methods

B. Bacteriology types and classification

C. Hygiene & Good Grooming

D. Examinations

 

III MANICURING & PEDICURING     
150

A. Nail Disorders

B. Equipment & Procedures

C. Types of Manicures

D. Hand, Arm & Foot Massage

E. Artificial Nails

F. Examinations

 

IV SHAMPOO & RINSES            
70

A. Types of Shampoos

B. Analyzing Scalp & Hair

C. Draping

D. Rinse Classifications

E. Shampoo & Rinse techniques

F. Examinations

 

V SCALP TREATMENTS & DISEASES   
55

A. Disorders of the Scalp & hair

B. Hair structure and composition

C. Treatments of the Scalp & Hair

D. Applications & Manipulations

E. Examinations

 

VI HAIRSTYLING       
180

A. Pincurl & Roller Techniques

B. Finger Waving

C. Styling & Comb out Techniques

D. Blow Dry Styling

E. Examinations

 

VII THERMAL DRYING & HAIR RELAXING                 
150

A. Thermal Iron & Curling Method

B. Hair Pressing Procedures

C. Hair Pressing soft & hard technique

D. Chemical Relaxing, classifications& product knowledge

E. Relaxing Methods & Procedures

F. Examinations

 

VIII PERMANENT WAVING      
130

A. History of Permanent Waving

B. Scalp & Hair Analysis

C. Block & Wrapping Procedures

D. Processing & Applications

E. test Curls & Neutralizing

F. Examinations

 

IX HAIRCUTTING & TAPERING 
170

A. Implements & Use

B. Terminology

C. Guidelines & Sectioning

D. Geometrics & Designing

E. Basic and Advance Design Cutting

F. Examinations

 

X HAIRCOLORING     
145

A. Classifications of Haircoloring

B. Color Theory

C. Application of Haircolor

D. Types of Hair Lighteners

E. Record Keeping

F. Processing Actions

G. Frosting and Streaking

H. Special Effects

I.  Examinations

 

XI FACIALS, SKIN CARE, MAKE-UP, DEPILATORY EYEBROW ARCHING      
75

A. Layers of the Skin

B. Skin Disorders

C. Types of Skin

D. Facial Manipulations & Creams

E. Make-up Application

F. Superfluous Hair Removal

G. Eyebrow Tweezing/Arching

H. Examinations

 

XII SHAVING                    
25

A. History of Barbering

B. Honing/Stropping

C. Practice of Shaving

D. Examinations

 

XIII CHEMICALS & CHEMISTRY                                  
30

A. Lotions & Chemicals in Permanent Waving

B. Bleaching & Hair Color, Mixing & Preparations

C. Sanitizing Chemicals

D. Examinations

TOTAL HOURS 1200

 

Not all subjects are taught from the Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, but independent reading of all subjects is strongly recommended.

 

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