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COURSE OUTLINE: COSMETOLOGY, HAIRDRESSING & MANICURING<br />

Basic Textbook:<br />

Salon Fundamentals, Pivot Point International, Inc. Chicago, Illinois<br />

Course Description:<br />

This is a course in the basic services, theories, and principles of cosmetology arts and sciences.<br />

The minimum length of the course is 1,500 clock hours covering approximately 50 weeks. The<br />

units of study and the completion requirements exceed those required by the Missouri State<br />

Board of Cosmetology.<br />

Course Objectives:<br />

Upon the completion of the 1,500-hour course, the student will have acquired the technical<br />

abilities and academic theories in compliance with requirements of the Missouri State Board of<br />

Cosmetology and will have:<br />

1. The ability to perform the cosmetology services offered in a full service salon;<br />

2. The ability to use professional products correctly and in a safe manner;<br />

3. The ability to analyze and test the quality and condition of the hair, skin, and nails for the<br />

safety and correct selection of the product or service;<br />

4. The fundamental knowledge to manage a cosmetology salon after a reasonable amount of<br />

experience as an observant employee; and<br />

5. The privilege of entering an industry that has no limits to the opportunities available to<br />

those who have the ambition and desire to achieve.<br />

Instructional Methods:<br />

Audio-visuals, demonstrations, sessions, lectures, guest artists, and supervised clinic experiences<br />

are used throughout the course. Students demonstrate their abilities in class participation, clinic<br />

experience, and assigned projects.<br />

Clock Hour Instruction:<br />

Shampooing 40 Facials, Eyebrows & Arches 40<br />

Hair Setting, Pin curls, Finger waves, 225 Permanent Waving and Chemical 125<br />

Thermal curls<br />

Relaxing<br />

Haircutting and Shaping 130 Curriculum defined by school 470<br />

Hair color, Bleaches, and Rinse 130 Sanitation 30<br />

Combouts & Hair Styling Techniques 105 State Law 10<br />

Scalp Treatments & Scalp Diseases 30 Anatomy 20<br />

Manicuring & Treatment of Nails 110 Chemistry 25<br />

Salesmanship & Salon Management 10 TOTAL 1500<br />

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