Personal Care - Cosmetology
The Cosmetology pathway offers a preview into all areas of the Cosmetology industry. It covers History, Anatomy, Chemistry, Professionalism, Communications, Exploring careers, Infection Control, Mani/Pedi, Hairstyling, Shampooing, Permanent waves, Haircoloring and haircutting. Students have opportunities to complete livework on real patrons. Student’s goal is to earn 1500 hours to sit for a board exam and become licensed Master Cosmetologist. Students can earn up to 450 of those hours upon completion of the pathway.
Course 1: Introduction to Personal Care Service
The first course previews the cosmetology industry and the basics of personal care. Cosmetology is the practice of cosmetic treatment to the skin, hair, and nails. Students will participate in hands-on skills activities to determine which area they would like to pursue. The environment is energetic, and students can make lasting relationships with clients.
Course 2: Cosmetology Services II
The second course offers the anatomy of hair and skin. Students also learn how to keep the environment safe and clean. Students will engage in hands-on learning with hair care, hair styling, waving hair, skin care, and applying makeup.
Students begin theory work on chemical services to prepare for more hands-on during Cosmetology Services III.
Course 3: Cosmetology Services III
The third course provides students with work ethics, communication, critical thinking, and soft skills practices. Students will engage in hands-on learning with cutting hair, hair color, and relaxers. Students can earn up to 450 hours with the completion of the pathway. Student’s goal is to earn 1500 hours to sit for a board exam to become a licensed Master Cosmetologist.
Skills USA is the Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for this pathway. Students will have opportunities to compete with other schools in the state and nationally. This CTSO also serves as a networking platform for students and offers scholarships for college.
Course 1: Introduction to Personal Care Service
The first course previews the cosmetology industry and the basics of personal care. Cosmetology is the practice of cosmetic treatment to the skin, hair, and nails. Students will participate in hands-on skills activities to determine which area they would like to pursue. The environment is energetic, and students can make lasting relationships with clients.
Course 2: Cosmetology Services II
The second course offers the anatomy of hair and skin. Students also learn how to keep the environment safe and clean. Students will engage in hands-on learning with hair care, hair styling, waving hair, skin care, and applying makeup.
Students begin theory work on chemical services to prepare for more hands-on during Cosmetology Services III.
Course 3: Cosmetology Services III
The third course provides students with work ethics, communication, critical thinking, and soft skills practices. Students will engage in hands-on learning with cutting hair, hair color, and relaxers. Students can earn up to 450 hours with the completion of the pathway. Student’s goal is to earn 1500 hours to sit for a board exam to become a licensed Master Cosmetologist.
Skills USA is the Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for this pathway. Students will have opportunities to compete with other schools in the state and nationally. This CTSO also serves as a networking platform for students and offers scholarships for college.