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School District of Oconee County

Cosmetology 1

Course Number: 6150VCC4

 The Cosmetology Program is designed to prepare the student to qualify for the state cosmetology licensing examination. The student receives training in the art and science of the care and beautification of hair, skin, and nails. The course of study includes scalp treatments, hair shaping, hair styling, setting, waving, hair coloring, shampoos and rinses. Care of the skin and nails includes manicuring, pedicuring, massage, facials, makeup application, and hair removal. Instruction in chemistry, bacteriology, and anatomy and physiology of the face, head, arms, and hands is incorporated by means of theory and of practical application on both mannequins and live models. Also included in the course of study is salon planning and management.

 

  • Student must have successfully completed 10th grade
$550
  1. WORK SAFETY PRACTICES

 

  1. Demonstrate the ability to work safely.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to keep a clean, orderly, safe work area.
  3. Operate a fire extinguisher.
  4. Demonstrate first aid procedures.
  5. Demonstrate the safe use of hand and power equipment.
  6. Follow all manufacturers’ directions.
  7. Complete safety test.

 

  1. COSMETIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS FOR HAIR

Scalp and Hair Treatments

  1. Analyze hair and scalp.
  2. Identify scalp disorders and diseases.
  3. Prescribe treatment for scalp and hair problems.
  4. Drape client for wet service.
  5. Demonstrate brushing techniques.
  6. Perform scalp treatment procedures.

 

Shampooing Procedures

  1. Select appropriate products for hair type and service.
  2. Perform a shampoo.
  3. Apply conditioner.

 

Hairstyling Procedures

  1. Demonstrate proper sectioning and parting for roller placement.
  2. Demonstrate proper roller placement and securing.
  3. Demonstrate the application of finger wave lotion or gel.
  4. Create a finger wave.
  5. Demonstrate types and effects of various pin curls.
  6. Combine use of finger waves and pin curls.
  7. Complete a hairstyle incorporating teasing and smoothing techniques.
  8. Create a hairstyle that compliments client’s facial features.

 

Thermal Hair Styling Techniques

  1. Drape client with a nonflammable cape.
  2. Demonstrate various thermal curl techniques.
  3. Demonstrate various thermal pressing techniques.

 

Blow Dry Styling Techniques

  1. Demonstrate blow drying techniques using various types of brushes.
  2. Apply products appropriate for service.
  3. Complete style with hair and scalp thoroughly dried.

 

Hair Shaping Techniques

  1. Identify materials and implements needed to perform different types of cuts.
  2. Identify sectioning techniques.
  3. Perform a 0-degree blunt cut.
  4. Perform a 45-degree graduated layer cut.
  5. Perform a 90-degree uniform layer cut.
  6. Perform a 180-degree increase layered cut.
  7. Cut a basic style using a razor.
  8. Perform texturizing techniques using various tools.
  9. Demonstrate a clipper cut.
  10. Identify types of haircuts.

 

Braiding, Braid Extensions, Wigs, and Hair Enhancements

  1. Demonstrate natural hair braiding.
  2. Identify extensions, wigs, and hair enhancements.
  3. Explain proper removal for extensions, wigs, and hair enhancements.
  4. Differentiate between human and synthetic hair, pieces, wigs, and hair enhancements.

Permanent Waves

  1. Perform a client consultation.
  2. Perform sectioning and blocking.
  3. Perform various perm wrap techniques.
  4. Demonstrate permanent wave applications.
  5. Differentiate between permanent wave solutions.

 

Chemical Relaxing

  1. Differentiate between sodium hydroxide and thioglycolate.
  2. Identify various relaxer application techniques.
  3. Demonstrate smoothing techniques.

 

 

Hair Coloring

  1. Drape and protect client.
  2. Demonstrate a predisposition test.
  3. Explain the Law of Color.
  4. Formulate color according to hair analysis.
  5. Demonstrate strand test.
  6. Apply temporary color.
  7. Apply semi-permanent color.
  8. Demonstrate a virgin and retouch application.
  9. Perform various highlighting and low lighting techniques.
  10. Demonstrate virgin and retouch lightener.

 

  1. COSMETIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS FOR SKIN AND NAILS

 

Manicure and Pedicure

  1. Identify parts of the nail.
  2. Identify shapes of the nail.
  3. Identify nail disorders and diseases.
  4. Perform pre-service.
  5. Perform a basic manicure and pedicure.
  6. Perform specialized nail treatments.
  7. Demonstrate nail repair.
  8. Demonstrate hand, arm, leg, and foot massage.
  9. Apply nail enhancements.

 

Facial

  1. Perform client consultation.
  2. Drape client for facial procedure.
  3. Complete a basic facial.
  4. Demonstrate facial manipulations.
  5. Perform specialized facial treatments.

 

Hair Removal

  1. Identify methods of hair removal.
  2. Demonstrate various hair removal techniques.

 

Basic Makeup

  1. Drape client for make-up applications.
  2. Apply eyelash enhancements.

 

Anatomy and Physiology

  1. Identify bones of the face and head.
  2. Identify bones of the arm and hand.
  3. Identify muscles of the face and head.
  4. Distinguish between sensory and motor nerves.

 

Product Chemistry

  1. Distinguish between acids and bases.
  2. Distinguish between a suspension and an emulsion.
  3. Distinguish between organic and inorganic chemistry.

 

  1. COSMETIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SKILLS FOR SALON MANAGEMENT

 

Technical Knowledge and Skills

  1. Demonstrate effective customer service skills.
  2. Demonstrate effective use of telecommunication devices and activities.

 

Salon Management

  1. Prepare a business plan.
  2. Order supplies and retail merchandise.
  3. Establish employee work schedule
  4. Create a portfolio

 

 

Other Standards:  (List national or local standards students are expected to master in this course)

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Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks, including any fees that apply, etc.)

  • Cosmetology I Class Fees $500 (Cosmetology Kit)
  • Milady Standard Cosmetology 2012 Edition (textbook included in Kit)
  • Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory Workbook (included in kit)
  • Milady Standard Cosmetology Exam Review Booklet
  • Cosmetology Kit includes mannequins, shears, combs, clips, capes, manicure supplies, facial supplies Etc. Supplies needed to practice cosmetology skills throughout the two program.

Optional Materials and Resources:

  • 1 inch 3 ring binder.
  • Pens, pencils, highlighter
  • Padlock for safe storage of kit

Course Summary:

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