Cosmetology 1550 Course
Cosmetology Course Description
The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in job entry-level positions in Cosmetology or related career field.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1550 Hours (49 Weeks)
Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:
- Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
- Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
- Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
- Perform the basic manipulative skills including hair styling, shaping, bleaching, tinting, chemical reformation, scalp/hair conditioning, facials, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
- Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, and color application for the client's best overall look.
- Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
The state of Minnesota requires the students to have 1550 hours.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE HOURS: 1550 (49
WEEKS)
THEORY &
PRACTICAL HOURS |
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES |
UNIT
DESCRIPTION |
10 |
0 |
STATE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS |
75 |
200 |
INFECTION CONTROL: Health, Sanitation,
Disinfection, Sterilization, Chemical Agents, Bacterial Growth, Products,
Procedures |
75 |
300 |
SHAMPOOING: Principles of Cleansing the
Hair |
100 |
150 |
SCALP AND HAIR CONDITIONING: Principles and
Techniques of Treatments and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp and Related
Chemistry |
200 |
75 |
HAIR DESIGN SHAPING: Principles and Techniques
of Sectioning, Removing Length or Bulk with Razor, Scissors, Clippers,
Shears |
200 |
60 |
CHEMICAL HAIR CONTROL: Principles and Techniques
of Sectioning, Wrapping, Processing, Curling, and Relaxing (a minimum of 6
Hair Relaxing procedures
required) |
150 |
50 |
HAIR COLORING: Principles and Techniques of
Temporary, Semi-Permanent, Permanent Colors, Bleaching, Tinting, Toning,
Frosting, Special Effects,
Problems |
250 |
300 |
HAIR STYLING: Principles and Techniques of Wet
Styling, Blow Drying and Waving, Finger Waving, Hair Pressing, Wigs,
Braiding, and Hair Pieces |
250 |
140 |
FACIALS AND MAKEUP: : Principles and Techniques
of Skin Chemical Procedures, Theory of Massage, Facial Treatments,
Cosmetic Application, Eyelashes, Hair Removal, Light
Therapy |
200 |
50 |
MANICURES:
Principles and Techniques of Massage, Manicuring, Pedicuring, and
Advanced Nail Techniques (a minimum of 10 artificial nails 3 must be
sculptured) |
40 |
0 |
CAREER AND BUSINESS SUCCESS SKILLS: Fundamentals
of Business Management, Licensing Requirements, Compensation Packages,
Payroll Deductions, Communications, Human
Relations |
1550 |
1325
Minimum |
TOTAL |
The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination.