COSMETOLOGY CURRICULUM
The curriculum for students enrolled in a cosmetology course shall consist of sixteen hundred (1,600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of cosmetology pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act.
Technical instructions mean instruction given by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person, or mannequin. Please note 505 hours are devoted to the clinic/theory experience which shall include all phases of cosmetology.
MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS
| 10 Disinfection |
200 Wet Hair Styling |
| 40 Thermal Hair Straightening |
80 Permanent Waving |
| 25 Chemical Straightening |
80 Haircutting |
| 20 Hair Bleaching |
50 Hair Coloring |
| 20 Scalp and Hair Treatments |
10 Manual facials |
| 15 Electrical Facials |
15 Chemicals (Skin peels, masks, scrubs) |
| 10 Make up applications |
20 Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal |
| 15 Water and Oil Manicures |
10 Complete Pedicure |
| 50 Liquid and Powder Brush-on's |
50 Artificial Nail Tips |
| 20 Nail Wraps and Repairs |
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTER:
Salon management and communication skills that include professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, and client services record cards. Plus preparing a resume, employment development, desk and reception care, and other subjects relating to the Cosmetology field.
COSMETOLOGY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
- Acquire knowledge of laws, and rules regarding California 's cosmological establishments' practices.
- Acquire knowledge of sanitation, and sterilization as related to all phases of hair, skin, and nails.
- Acquire knowledge of general theory relative to cosmetology including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory.
- Acquire business management techniques common to cosmetology industry.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE:
Shall have completed Theory, and Operations required by Bureau of Barbering & Cosmetology with a grade of "C" (70%) or better.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Cosmetology with a GPA of "C" (70%) or better, he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. Students are then assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older, and have completed 10th grade. A Cosmetology license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed, and graduated from the Cosmetology course, and has passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
Cosmetology | Course Description
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