Cosmetology: A 1000-hour course where you gain the professional skill set to advance your career after passing the Texas State Board of Cosmetology examination. This course focuses on the fundamentals of cutting, color, texture, styling, skin, and nails.
Orientation – 70 Clock Hours
Introduces the curriculum and how to use the tools and supplies in the program.
Shampoo and Related Theory – 70 Clock Hours
Explains basic draping, shampooing, conditioning, scalp massage, infection control.
Hair and Scalp Treatment and Related Theory – 30 Clock Hours
Cold Waving and Related Theory – 135 Clock Hours
Chemical Hair Relaxing and Related Theory – 30 Clock Hours
Hair Coloring and Related Theory – 135 Clock Hours
Manicuring and Related Theory – 70 Clock Hours
Covers nail structure, growth, disorders, infection control, manicure, pedicure, nail tips, sculptured nails and artificial nail services.
Facials and Related Theory – 30 Clock Hours
Discusses skin composition, disorders, infection control, skin care, massage, basic facials, hair removal, facial shapes and make-up essentials and techniques.
Haircutting, Styling and Related Theory – 330 Clock Hours
Explains techniques for solid form, square form, layered, graduated, over-comb and fade haircuts, thermal styling, wet styling, long hair styles and braiding.
Chemistry – 50 Clock Hours
Covers chemical bonds, pH scale and chemical properties of cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, perms, relaxers and hair color
Salon Management and Practices – 50 Clock Hours
Covers job search and interviews, evaluating a salon, professional relationships, networking, building clientele, owning a salon, retailing and closing the sale.
Total – 1000 Clock Hours (One clock hour equals 60 minutes.)
