Cosmetology Curriculum Outline
Phase 1 starts with professional development, which focuses on the requirements needed to practice becoming a professional cosmetologist. Theory and hands-on learning about hair facts, scalp and hair treatments, hair removal, sanitation, haircutting, long hair designing and aspects of the service cycle are included in Phase 1.
*All chapters throughout the curriculum are delivered in the order of theory lecture/instructor demonstration/student applications on mannequins followed by clinical applications.
| Phase 1 Theory Chapters |
Hours of Instruction |
1. Professional Development
|
10 |
2. Trichology
|
20 |
3. Salon Ecology
|
10 |
| 4. Hair Removal |
5 |
5. Haircutting
|
15 |
6. Service Cycle/Phone & Desk Techniques
|
2 |
Phase 2/Hours 201 - 400
Mens or Ladies hair sculpture follow applications of hair color & lightening.
Theories and applications of skin, massage, and make-up along with manicuring and pedicuring are skills gained in Phase 2.
| Phase 2 Theory & Hands-on Components |
Hours of Instruction |
1. Hair color/theory of color/temporary
color/semi-permanent and permanent color |
75 |
| 2. Hair Lightening |
15 |
| 3. Mens and Ladies Hair Sculpture |
55 |
4. Skin and Facial Massage
|
30 |
| 5. Make-up |
10 |
| 6. Nails - Basic Manicuring and Pedicuring |
14 |
| 7. Phase 2 Course Exam |
1 |
Phase 3/Hours 401 - 600
Skills gained in Phase 3 include permanent waving, chemical texturizing, theory of chemistry, study of people skills and preparing for State Board examinations
| Phase 3 Theory & Hands-on Components |
Hours of Instruction |
1. Permanent Waving
|
70 |
2. Chemical Texturizing
|
50 |
| 3. Chemistry |
45 |
| 4. People Skills |
28 |
| 5. Mock State Board Prep and Exams |
6 |
| 6. Phase 3 Course Exam |
1 |
Phase 4/Hours 601 - 800
Skills gained in Phase 4 include knowledge of the human body (anatomy & physiology), and knowledge of electricity (the salon has many electrical appliances). Additional concentration in people skills and State Board licensing requirements.
| Phase 4 Theory & Hands-on Components |
Hours of Instruction |
| 1. Anatomy & Physiology |
75 |
| 2. Electricity |
19 |
| 3. People Skills |
35 |
| 4. State Board Rules & Regulations |
40 |
| 5. Mock State Board Exams |
30 |
| 6. Phase 4 Course Exam |
1 |
Phase 5/Hours 801 - 1500
Skills gained in Phase 5 include preparing the learner for industry entry. Students will study wigs and hair additions, salon operations, preparation in seeking and obtaining employment, intense practice in Mock State Board exams, and advanced training using Design Forums which focus on salon techniques.
| Phase 5 Theory & Hands-on Components |
Hours of Instruction |
| 1. Wigs & Hair Addition |
34 |
| 2. Salon Business |
50 |
| 3. Resume & Cover Letters |
30 |
4. Job Search
|
45 |
| 5. People Skills |
25 |
| 6. State Board Rules & Regulations |
25 |
| 7. Mock State Board Exams |
90 |
| 8. Salon & Industry Related Field Trips |
100 |
9. Design Forums
|
50 |
| 10. Phase 5 Course Exam |
1 |
| 11. Course Review & Final Course Exam |
5 |
**Students may be scheduled to attend already-taken theory classes to review and prepare for Final Course Exam.
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