Cosmetology Program 1500 clock hours
We offer Full time day (32.5 hour per week) and a Part time (3 hours per day/15 hours per week) program. Our objective is to prepare students to pass the Ohio State board licensing exams as well as give students the tools they need to enter into an occupation. The main textbook used in the program is the Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook, Study Guide, Theory Workbook, practical Workbook and Exam Review. You will also be given a current copy of the statutes and regulations for Ohio. Additional reference materials are available.

Schedule
Full time: 32.5 hours per week; Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Part time: 3 hours per day/15 hours per week; Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.

Instructional Methods & Curriculum
Our programs are taught using the Milady books, work books, and study guides, and Milady reviews. Instructors will use methods of lecture, visual aids, practical demonstration and interactive activities. Students will demonstrate their knowledge through practical, clinical and theory exams.

Grading procedures
Tests are graded based on a percentage score (0%-100%). 75% is the minimum score to pass. 0%-74% receives a failing grade. 75%-100% receives a passing grade. Incomplete or 0 grades will not be issued for any unit of study. Students must pass each unit of study with a minimum of 75%. In the event that you do not pass a quiz, exam or practical, you will be required to retake it until you achieve a passing score.

Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:
93-100 Excellent
85-92 Very Good
75-84 Satisfactory
74 and below Unsatisfactory – Failing

Occupations Available – Cosmetology, Cosmetologist, Hairdresser, Hair Stylist, Platform Artist.

SUBJECT AREA

Infection Control & Principles/Practices

  • Bacteriology
  • Dispensary Requirements & Operations

Properties of the Hair & Scalp

  • Trichology
  • Draping Techniques/ Client Protection
  • Shampoos/Rinses/Treatments
  • Disorders/Diseases/Conditions
  • Chemistry (Basics/pH)

Hair Procedures & Practices

  • Styling & Finishing (Roller Setting/Hair Molding)
  • Thermal Styling (Thermal Iron/Straightening/Blow‐dry Techniques)
  • Formal Styling (Braiding/Wigs/Hair Pieces & Hair Additions)
  • Haircutting Basics
  • Haircutting Techniques & Tools (Shears/Razor/Texturizing/Clippers/Trimmers)

Chemical Procedures & Practices

  • Chemical Texturizing (Permanent Wave/Chemical Relaxers/Curl Re‐forming/ Corrections)
  • Hair Coloring (Dimensional Coloring Techniques/ Corrections)

Manicure & Pedicure Procedures & Practices

  • Structure of Nails (Anatomy of Bones, Skin and Muscles)
  • Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions
  • Basic Manicure and Pedicure
  • Manicure and Pedicure (Tools/ Equipment)
  • Hand/ Arm/ Foot/ Leg Massage
  • Artificial Nail Enhancements /Maintenance

Skin Care Procedures & Practices

  • Skin Theory (Anatomy of Skin/Body Systems/Cells/ Tissues)
  • Diseases, Disorders, and Conditions
  • Basic Facials (Techniques/Treatments/Hair Removal)
  • Relaxation Treatments/ Health History
  • Electricity (Principles/Safety/Effects/Therapies)

Artificial Lashes/Extensions

Facial Make‐Up

  • Brow Tinting

Salon Operations & Communication Skills

  • Salon Operation & Management (Sales/Consultation/Career Development/Professional Image)
  • Communication Skills (Listening Skills/Product & Service Education/Consultation)

Cosmetology Laws & Rules

  • Ohio Administrative Code/ Ohio Revised Code/ Inspection &Enforcement
  • Continuing Education / Policies & Procedures
  • Human Trafficking (1 Hour)

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