Cosmetology

Our course is open for all ages and gender (men, women, old, young) and we aim to shape them to pursue a career with many opportunities. The California State Department of Barbering and Cosmetology has scheduled 1000 hours of extensive training sessions within which all phases of learning have to be covered as per section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. This initiative is to impart the students with full knowledge of the Cosmetic industry and prepare them for putting their first steps in the world of glamour. It is followed by an evaluation conducted by the California State Department of Barbering and Cosmetology. All students are required to pass this examination to obtain the License of Cosmetology. This License is mandatory to start your practice as a cosmetologist in the state of California.

Educational goals:

• Learn the proper use of implements and techniques relative to all cosmetology services.
• Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating the established California’s cosmetology practices.
• Acquire business management techniques common to cosmetology
• Provide a learning environment, in which students strengthen inner emotional controls, increase self-confidence and self-discipline, and establish a sense of dignity and self-worth
• Present learning activities, which teach students to listen, observe, solve problems, and develop manipulative skills.
• Provide diverse instructional strategies, which meet students’ needs and learning styles.
• Provide an opportunity to learn the basic skills of the trade together with the related scientific and technical knowledge of advancement necessary in the cosmetology field.
• Provide productive experiences as nearly as those “on-the-job” as possible
• Provide safety consciousness in the work environment
• Promote interpersonal relationships, which are directed toward developing the ability to work cooperatively
• Provide an opportunity for students to develop leadership abilities
• Create a learning environment in which students will develop an appreciation for quality craftsmanship
• Provide students with salable skills in the cosmetology field
• Develop a positive work ethic and the self-discipline required for work and advancement in the industry.
• Equipped to make an impact in the career path of your choice.
• Learn from industry professionals with real world experience.
• Spa Business
• Sale and marketing

Curriculum:

The curriculum for students enrolled in a cosmetology course shall consist of one thousand (1,000) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of barbering pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. Technical instruction means instruction given by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin. Practical training means the time it takes to perform a practical operation. 

SUBJECTS	BREAKDOWN	TOT. REQ. HOURS
Health and Safety	Includes hazardous substances, chemical safety, safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals, preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and regulations, and preventing communicable diseases.	100
Disinfection and Sanitation	Includes disinfection procedures to protect the health and safety of consumers as well as the technician and proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments.	100
Chemical Hair Services	Includes coloring, straightening, waving, bleaching, hair analysis, predisposition and strand tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, and the use of dye removers.	200
Hair Styling Services	Includes coloring, straightening, waving, bleaching, hair analysis, predisposition and strand tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, and the use of dye removers.	200
Skincare Services	Includes chemical and manual facials and massaging, stimulating, exfoliating, cleansing, or beautifying the face, scalp, neck, or body by the use of hands, esthetic devices, cosmetic products, antiseptics, lotions, tonics, or creams that do not result in the ablation or destruction of the live tissue.	150
Hair Removal, Lash & Brow Beautification	Includes tinting and perming eyelashes and brows and applying eyelashes to any person, and includes removing superfluous hair from the body of any person by use of depilatories, tweezers, sugaring, nonprescription chemicals, or waxing, or by the use of devices and appliances of any kind or description, except by the use of lasers or light waves, which are commonly known as rays.	50
Manicure and Pedicure	Includes water and oil manicures, hand and arm massage, foot and ankle massage, nail analysis, and artificial nail services, including, but not limited to, acrylic, liquid and powder brush-ons, dip, tips, wraps and repairs.	100
Advanced Salon Techniques and Business	Advanced hair care: women and men hair designs, updos, styling, permanent waves, hair extensions, scalp massage, ombre hair color, balayage hair color, color correction, high fashion hair color, hair treatment, and latest trends and techniques. Advanced skin care: lash extension, lash lift and brow lamination, lash tint, makeup artistry, electrotherapy, body treatment, LED light treatment, chemical peels, Dermalogica product knowledge and training, spa waxing, collagen induction therapy, etc Advanced nail care: spa manicure and pedicure, gel nails, dip powder nails, how to operate electric nail file, acrylic nail applications, nail arts, and more.	100
TOTAL HOURS		1000