COSMETOLOGY: COURSE GUIDE

Each subject taught begins in the classroom and is practiced and refined throughout the entire program. Accountability and criteria are maintained through daily progress sheets that are strictly monitored by instructors. Once students are working in the public clinic and they reach the 700-hour mark, they are eligible to participate in the advanced classes. These classes expand on different techniques, services and product knowledge. We also accommodate out-ofstate students with a 1500-hour program that will satisfy most states' board examination and licensing requirements.

The Cosmetology Program is divided into two parts: a 250-hour segment and a clinic segment. The 250-hour segment is approximately 8 weeks in duration and covers the fundamental core classes a student must learn in order to proceed to working with clients on the clinic floor. The following is a breakdown of the 250-hour curriculum schedule, subject to change at any time.

Cosmetology Class Descriptions

*Denotes fulfilling State Board exam requirement.

• Consultation — Students will learn the importance of effective communication skills, documentation, and having a plan of action.
• Sanitation and Safety* — Students will learn the importance of maintaining high standards for a clean workplace, sanitizing work tools and implements, the hazards of contamination and effective disinfection in the salon/spa environment.
• Draping and Shampooing* — Students will learn correct draping and protection of their client and the art of giving a thorough cleansing and massage of the scalp and hair.
• Precision and Artistic Haircutting* — Students will learn the foundations of implementing a haircut, the variety of tools used, and how to develop a blueprint for achieving the finished result.
• Wet Hairstyling* — Always the foundation of hairdressing, wet hairstyling encompasses everything from developing your dexterity skills to the various means of achieving specific looks and how to integrate those skills in today's styles.
• Hot Iron Styling* — Students will learn about the numerous hot styling tools used in today's styling trends and how to choose the appropriate tools for the desired results.
• Permanent Waving* — This generation of perms and perming tools shows an updated and current use of texture in the hair.
• Braiding — Whether one becomes proficient in French braids, multibraids, cornrows, or updo work, the demand for braiding has never been higher.
• Hair Coloring* — Students will learn, in great detail, the laws of color; how to conduct a thorough consultation; and how to formulate, apply, and finish a professional color service.
• Blow Drying and Finishing* — The lost art of hairdressing, blow drying, and finishing are essential to providing your client with the ultimate salon experience.
• Updo and Formal Work — This specialty of hairdressing is always in high demand and one can develop quite the niche upon becoming accomplished in this area.
• Foiling Techniques — This category falls under Hair Coloring, but because it is very specialized and there are various techniques and criteria, we offer foiling as a separate entity.
• Manicures* — A well-rounded cosmetologist knows the importance of performing a detailed manicure from shaping, cuticle work, and massage to the finishing polish.
• Pedicures — Although not a State Board requirement, pedicures are an extremely popular service. Students will learn the procedure for performing a great pedicure, from the refining work and the massage to the finishing work.
• Facials* — The fundamentals of performing a professional facial service are addressed in this class.
• Waxing — The fundamentals of professional waxing are explained and demonstrated in this class.
• Makeup* — The art of basic makeup application and the rules of color are learned in this class.
• Salon Business/Retail — This information is integrated throughout the entire program as well as individual classes as students learn valuable retail skills and the business end of the salon and spa industry.
• Interview and Resumes — This class gives an informative and highly useful lesson on building a professional resume including tips on job searching and how to conduct a successful interview.
• Master Classes — Once students reach the 700-hour mark, they will be able to take advantage of smaller advanced classes that target specific topics or techniques. Subjects may include: Advanced Haircutting, Advanced Color, Advanced Texture Theory, Product Knowledge, Advanced Retail and Customer Service * (all classes are subject to change).
• Paul Mitchell Educational Classes — Students gain a great advantage through these national educators from the Paul Mitchell Team, who visit the school on a regular basis throughout the calendar year. Each presentation focuses on a specific topic, such as color, haircutting, finishing, retail, etc.