Cosmetology (COS100) Course Length: 1500 Hours

Our Cosmetology course incorporates 1,500 hours of extensive learning and hands-on training to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Our courses use lectures, demonstrations and student participation to help demonstrate your competency in cosmetology theory and practice through mannequin repetitions and salon activities. Our instruction will be supplemented with visual aids, student exercises, student presentation and other instructional techniques. An important part of our educational program is to also prepare you with behavioral and people skills concepts such as attitude, communication, salesmanship, success psychology, job readiness and professionalism.

Objectives: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to be a hair stylist, platform artist, colorist, sales representative, salon manager or salon owner.

Your cosmetology training will include: Theory knowledge, the foundation of your education, practical experience, the application of your knowledge, professional business-building skills, vital for your success.

Beyond Beauty Academy does not engage in any type of telecommunications activities away from its principal or main location. Beyond Beauty Academy offers its main studio and campus.

All graduating students will satisfy the requirements for the DPOR certification. Students who have graduated will be able to sit for the state licensure exam.

The total hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination. The generous portion of miscellaneous hours is to be applied as needed in curriculum-related areas or if the student desires to specialize in a specific area.

Cosmetology Course Curriculum

HOURS SUBJECT – UNIT

75 THEORY – CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

Limited to Orientation, Career Information, State Laws and Regulations, Professional Image, First Aid, Chemistry, Electricity, Job Seeking, and Professional Ethics

75 BACTERIOLOGY, DECONTAMINATION, AND INFECTION CONTROL

Health, Public Sanitation, Methods, Chemical Agents, Types, Classifications, Bacterial Growth, Biology, Infections, Infection Control, Products, Tools, Equipment Use and Safety

75 SHAMPOOS, RINSES, SCALP TREATMENTS

Principles and Techniques of Treatments and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp and Related Chemistry

150 HAIRSTYLING

Principles and Techniques of Wet Styling, Blow Drying and Waving, Finger Waving, Hairdressing

200 HAIRCUTTING

Principles and Techniques of Sectioning, Removing Length or Bulk with Razor, Scissors, Clippers and Shears

125 HAIR COLORING, BLEACHING

Principles and Techniques of Temporary, Semi-Permanent, and Permanent Colors, Bleaching, Tinting, Toning, Frosting, Special Effects and Problems

200 CHEMICAL REARRANGING (TEXTURE SERVICES)

Principles and Techniques of Sectioning, Wrapping, Processing, Curling and Relaxing

175 MANICURING, PEDICURING, NAIL EXTENSIONS

Principles and Techniques Massage, Manicuring, Pedicuring and Advanced Nail Techniques

175 FACIALS

Principles and Techniques of Skin Chemical Procedures, Massage, Facial Treatments, Cosmetic Application, Artificial Eyelashes, Removal of Unwanted Hair, Lash/Brow Tinting and Light Therapy

50 SALON BUSINESS, RETAIL SALES

Fundamentals of Business Management, Opening a Salon, Business Plan, Written Agreements, Licensing Requirements and Regulations, Laws, Salon Operations, Policies, Practices, Compensation Packages, Payroll Deductions, Telephone Use, Advertising, Sales, Communication, Public/Human Relations, Insurance, Salon Safety

200 MISCELLANEOUS

To be applied by the instructor to strengthen student performance; supervised field trips or other related training.

1500 TOTAL HOURS