Cosmetology Outline The primary purpose of the Cosmetology course is to train students in both theory and practical experience which will prepare them for immediate opportunities in hair, skin and nails in the field of Cosmetology. This course, as required by the NM State Board of Cosmetology, teaches the theory and requires both demonstration and practical applications of all aspect of the Cosmetology field. This course also teaches some aspects of the Industry that are not required but are beneficial to the student. Course Goals: The course goals of the Cosmetology course are in 1600 clock hours to train and educate the Cosmetology student in the principals and practices of the field of Cosmetology. This training will enable the student to pass the NM State Board of Cosmetology examination and allow them to obtain a license as a Cosmetologist. After obtaining their Cosmetology license they will be able to perform any Cosmetology services permitted by the NM State Board of Cosmetology. The performance of services has to be done in a Salon license by the Board of Cosmetology. The first 450-550 clock hours or approximately 20 weeks is spent in the freshman class before being eligible to perform services on clients in the clinic. Course requirements Theory...75 hours Permanent waving...130 operations Scalp Treatments...30 operations Shampoo...35 operations Hairstyles...175 operations Brow arching and waxing...35 operations Hair tinting and bleaching...100 operations Facials and makeup...50 operations Manicures...80 operations Pedicures...50 operations Sculpture nails...50 operations Nail tips...50 operations Haircuts...200 operations
Basic Cosmetology Course 1600 Clock Hours Course Subject Theory... 75 Sterilization, Sanitation, Bacteriology... 75 Shampoo, Rinses, Scalp Treatment... 75 Chemical Rearranging, Perms & Relaxers... 200 Hairstyling... 150 Hair Coloring, Bleaching...... 125 Hair Cutting... 200 Facials.................. 175 Manicuring/Pedicuring... 175 Salon Business, Retail Sales...... 50 Miscellaneous... 300 TOTAL... 1600 1 Students will receive an education in both theory and practical experience and gain knowledge in all phases of Cosmetology 2. To prepare students to successfully pass the State Board examination. 3. To prepare the physical skills they have and apply the theoretical knowledge they learn to solve problems of clients. 4. To develop student relationships and effective communications skills. Course Format 1. Lecture 2. Practical demonstration 3. Audio-Visual Materials 4. Theory Workbooks 5. Illustrations 6. Written and Practical evaluations Evaluation Procedures 1. Testing in theory and practical areas 2. Workbooks 3. Final examination Required Level of Achievement All students are required to maintain at least a 75% grade average and 67% in attendance. Please refer to the Satisfactory Progress policy for additional requirements.
Cosmetology course curriculum - 1600 course hours 1. THEORY: 75 hours a. limited to orientation b. state laws and regulations c professional image d. first aid e. chemistry f. electricity g. job seeking and h. ethics 2. STERILIZATION SANITATION, BACTERIOLOGY: 7S hours and safety b. preparation, procedures, and practice c. products, materials and implements d. public sanitation e. methods of sanitation and sterilization f. professional image g. first aid h. chemistry L electricity j. job seeking and k. ethics 3. SHAMPOO, RINSED, SCALP TREATMENTS' 75 hours d. preparation e. procedures and practice f. products, materials and implements g. hair analysis h. disorders of the hair and scalp i. hair and scalp treatments j. related chemistry and k client record keeping and safety 4. CHEMICAL REARRANGING-PERMS AND RELAXERS: 200 hours a. related to theory d. preparation, procedures and practice e. products, materials and implements g. related chemistry; and
h. client record keeping and safety 5. HAIRSTYLING: 150 hours d. preparation, procedures and practice e. products, materials and implements g. related chemistry h. wet styling i. blow drying j. finger waving k. air waving l. hair pressing m. hair extensions n. hair weaving o. braiding p. corn rowing q. client consultation and recommendations r. client record keeping and safety, and s. care of wigs and hair pieces 6. HAIR COLORING-BLEACHING: 125 hours d. chemical agents e. types and classifications of bacteria f. bacterial growth g. infections 7. Shampoo, rinses, scalp treatments: 75 hours d. preparation e. procedures and practice f. products, materials and implements g. hair analysis; h. disorders of the hair and scalp i. hair and scalp treatments j. related chemistry k. client record keeping and safety 8. CHEMICAL REARRANGING PERMS AND RELAXERS: 200 hours
d preparation, procedures, and practice e. products, materials and implements f hair analysis and client consultation g. related chemistry h client record keeping and safety 9. HAIRSTYLING: 150 hours b- anatomy d. preparation procedure and practice g. related chemistry h. wet styling i. blow drying j. finger waving k. air waving l. hair pressing m. hair extensions n. hair weaving o. braiding p. corn rowing q. client consultation and recommendations r. client record keeping and safety s. care of wigs and hair pieces 10. HAIR COLORING-BLEACHING: 125 hours d preparation procedures and practice g. related chemistry h. temporary, semi-permanent and permanent applications i bleaching tinting toning frosting special effects and problems j. client consultation and recommendations k, client record keeping and safety 11. HAIR CUTTING: 200 hours
d. preparation procedures and practices e. use of scissors shears razor and clippers f. products materials and implements g. client consultation and recommendations h. client recordkeeping and safety 12. FACIALS: 175 hours d. preparation procedures and practice f. theory of massage and facial treatments g. makeup application h. use of electric appliances currents and specialized machines for treatments i. artificial eyelashes j. removal of unwanted hair k. eyelash and brow tinting l. light therapy m. client consultation and recommendations n. client record keeping and safety 13. MANICURING/PEDICURING: 175 hours d. preparation procedures and practice f. theory of massage g. advanced nail techniques h. client consultation and recommendations i. client record keeping and safety 14. SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES: 50 hours b. opening a salon and business plan c. written agreements d. regulations and laws e. salon operation, policies, practices, personnel, compensation, payroll deductions f. use of telephone, advertising, retail and salesmanship, client communications, public relations, insurance g. salon safety 15. MISCELLANEOUS: 300 hours a. to be applied by the Instructor to strengthen student performance in curriculum related areas b. for supervised field trips and other course related training
GRADING SYSTEM USED: THEORY The following represents the equivalencies of the grades assigned. Percent Rating Grade 100-91 Excellent A 90-81 Good B 80-75 Satisfactory C 74-0 Failing (retake) F There are required numbers of practical practices required in the Cosmetology Course. These are minimum requirements and no maximums. The numbers of practices required are given to the student upon entering the course in their Course Outline. Clinic/Laboratory services and credit sheet assignments are graded on a pass/fail scale, based on project completions. Students are permitted to take any failed exam over with the second grade substitution for the first.