The curriculum for students enrolled in a cosmetologist 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 instruction means 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. Instruction will be taught in English. Please note 505 hours are devoted to clinic/theory experience which shall include all phases of cosmetology. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
MINIMUM SPECIFIED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS:
| 10 | Disinfection | 200 | Wet Hair Styling |
| 40 | Thermal Hair Styling |
80 | Permanent Waving |
| 20 | Press & Curl |
80 | Haircutting |
| 25 | Chemical Straightening |
50 | Hair Coloring |
| 20 | Hair Bleaching |
10 | Manual Facials |
| 20 | Scalp and Hair Treatments |
15 | Chemicals (Skin peels, masks & scrubs) |
| 15 |
Electrical Facials |
20 | Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal |
| 10 | Make up applications |
10 | Complete Pedicure |
| 15 | Water and Oil Manicures |
50 | Artificial Nail Tips |
| 50 | Liquid and Powder Brush-on |
20 | Nail Wraps and Repairs |
| SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: | Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction |
| 1. | The Cosmetology Act and the Board's Rules & Regulations | 20 |
| 2. | Cosmetology Chemistry (shall include the chemical composition and the purpose of cosmetic, nail, hair, and skin care preparations. Shall also include the elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels, physical and chemical changes of matter.) |
20 |
| 3. | Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (Shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments, Material safety, data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and HepatitisB.) | 20 |
| 4. | Theory of Electricity in Cosmetology (shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.) | 05 |
| 5. | Disinfection and Sanitation ( shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980. Disinfection should be emphasized through-out the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment. | 20 |
| 6. | Bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology. | 15 |
| 7. | Wet Hair Styling (Shall include hair analysis, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling, comb-outs.) | 25 |
| 8. | Thermal Hair Styling (Shall include hair analysis, straightening, waving, curling with hot combs, and hot curling irons, and blower styling.) (A) Thermal Styling (B) Press and Curl |
20 |
| 9. | Permanent Waving (Shall include hair analysis, chemical and heat permanent waving.) | 20 |
| 10. | Chemical Straightening (Shall include hair analysis, and the use of sodium hydroxide and other base solutions.) | |
| 11. | Haircutting (Shall include hair analysis, and the use of the razor, scissors, electric clippers, and thinning shears, for wet and dry cutting.) | 20 |
| 12. | Hair coloring and Bleaching (Shall include hair analysis, predisposition tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, tinting, bleaching, and the use of dye removers. Shall not include any credit for color rinses.) (A) Haircoloring (B) Bleaching |
40 |
| 13. | Scalp and Hair Treatments (Shall include hair and scalp analysis, scientific brushing, electric and manual scalp manipulation, and other hair treatments.) | 05 |
| 14. | Facials | |
| (A) Manual (Shall include cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks.) |
05 | |
| (B) Electrical (Shall include the use of all electrical modalities, including dermal lights and electrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes.) However, machines capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face.) |
10 | |
| (C) Chemicals (Shall include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shall emphasize that only non-living, upper-most layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must be performed in accordance with section 992 regarding skin peeling.) |
10 | |
| 15. | Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal (Shall include the use of wax, tweezers, electric or manual and depilatories for the removal of superfluous hair.) | 15 |
| 16. | Make-up (Shall include skin analysis, complete and corrective make-up, lash and brow tinting and the application of false eyelashes.) | 20 |
| 17. | Manicuring and Pedicuring |
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| (A) Water and Oil Manicure, including nail analysis, and hand and arm massage. |
05 | |
| (B) Complete Pedicure, including nail analysis, and foot and ankle massage. |
05 | |
| (C) Artificial Nails |
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1. Liquid and Powder Brush-on
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10 | |
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2. Artificial Nail Tips
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10 | |
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3. Nail Wraps and Repairs
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05 | |
| 18. | Additional Training - shall include classes in Salon Mgmt., communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards, preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and other subjects relating to the course of Cosmetology. Max. Hours | 100 |
COSMETOLOGY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED: Learn the proper use of implements relative to all cosmetology services. Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the scalp, face, and hands prior to all services to determine any disorders. You will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all cosmetology services, learn the application of daytime and evening make-up to include the application of individual and strip eyelashes, learn the proper procedure of manicuring to include water and oil manicure and pedicure, learn the application of brush-on nails, nail wraps, and nail tips.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED: Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to cosmetology, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealings with patrons and colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF COURSE: Shall have completed Theory and Operations required by Board of Barbering & Cosmetology with a grade average 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 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 the 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 as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
BOOKS: Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook, Theory Workbook, and Exam Review
GRADING SYSTEM: Students are evaluated on a regular basis on theory, practical and clinical work. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage equated to a letter grade. Evaluation forms are issued to all students upon the completion of each payment period. This evaluation form reflects the overall Attendance and Academic progress of the student. Students must maintain a "C" (70%) average to maintain satisfactory academic status. The system detailed below is the system utilized in the school.
| ACADEMIC (Theory) GRADING: | POINT GRADES FOR PRACTICAL WORK: |
| 90% - 100% | A.....Excellent | (GPA 4) | 10 POINTS = A |
| 80% - 89% | B.....Good | (GPA 3) | 9 POINTS = B |
| 70% - 79% | C.....Average | (GPA 2) | 8 POINTS = C |
| 60% - 68% | D.....Needs Improvement |
(GPA 1) | 7 POINTS = D |
| 00% - 59% | F.....Fail | (GPA 0) | 6 POINTS = F |
An Overall G.P.A/Grade is provided to each student during their scheduled evaluation. Approximately 25% of the grade will be based upon written tests, 50% on attendance, and 25% on practical performance.
Cosmetology Student Kit:
| 1 Milady Workbook, Textbook, Exam Review | |||
| 1 Peanut/Clipper Set | 1 Extractor | 1 Dappen Dish | 1 Box End Wraps |
| 1 Flat Iron |
1 Tweezer |
1 Box Nail Tips |
1 Nail Buffer |
| 1 Roller Pack | 1 Box Latex Gloves |
2 Silk Wrap Sheets |
4 Styling Brushes |
| 1 Tint Kit |
16 Pkgs. Perm Rods |
1 Pedicure Set | 3 Thermal Brushes |
| 1 Mannequin Head |
1 Styling Cape |
1 Hair Shaper w/Blades |
1 Pkg. Rat Tail Comb |
| 1 Mannequin Head w/Stand | 1 Shampoo Cape |
1 Cutting Shear |
1 Pkg. Styling Comb |
| 1 Mirror |
1 Spray Bottle |
1 Thinning Shear |
1 Cuticle Nipper |
| 1 Acrylic Nail Kit |
1 Clipper Comb |
1 Duckbill Clips |
1 Manicure Bowl |
| 1 Cuticle Pusher |
1 Comb Set |
1 Butterfly Clip |
1 Toenail Clipper |
| 1 Blow Dryer |
2 Practice Fingers | 1 Single Prong Clips |
1 Rollabout |
| 2 Spring Iron | 1 Nail Glue |
1 Double Prong Clips |
1 Set Uniform |
Once the kit items have been issued to the student, they become the responsibility of the student. Kit supplies may vary due to manufacturer availability.
Our address is:
79450 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
School Hours:
Tues-Fri (8:00am - 9:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Client Service Hours:
Tues-Fri (9:45am - 8:00pm)
Saturday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
