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Curriculum Hour Requirements

The following units of study are established in our cosmetology program. Listed below the topics are the subject descriptions that incorporate all areas required by the State Board of Cosmetology for licensure. Following the subject description section is a list of items/areas covered in each subject.

Main Topics

Topics Hours
Scientific Concepts 115
Physical Services 400
Chemical Services 450
Hair Designing 360
Business Practices 75
State Law 50
Specific Student Needs 50
Total 1500

Subjects

State Law & Business Practices (total hours)

125

State Laws and Regulations

OSHA Regulations

History and Trends in Cosmetology

Fundamentals of Business Management and Shop Operation

Salon Development, Insurance, Client Records, Salesmanship

Career and Employment Information

Total

125
   
Sciences for the Cosmetologist (total hours) 115
Anatomy, Bacteriology, Biology, Chemistry, Electricity, Sanitation
Sterilization & Infection Control 40
Structure, composition, function, conditions and disorders of the:
Skin 20
Scalp & Hair 35
Nails 20
Total 115
   
Hair Sculpting & Styling (total hours) 430
Principles and Techniques of Hair Shaping & Styling 275
Principles and Techniques of Scalp and Hair Treatments 35
Thermal Techniques 75
Shampoos and Rinses 35
Care and Styling of Hair Pieces 10
Total 430
   
Chemical Services (total hours) 450
Principles and Techniques of Hair Coloring and Hair Lightening 175
Chemical Waving 150
Chemical Hair Relaxing 125
Total 450
   
Skin & Nail Care (total hours) 330
Principles and Techniques of Facials, Makeup, Total Body Skin Care 150
Manicuring and Artificial Nails 180
Total 330
   
Student Specific Needs, Products, Tools & Equipment, Safety, etc. (total hours) 50

 

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