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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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