Required Information for Cosmetology Students:

All written and practical tests are graded on a 1-100% basis. Students must maintain a 75% on all written and practical tests. Practical tests have several components in which the individual is assessed on. The cumulative grade of each practical must meet a minimum of 75% or higher to deem a passing grade. As required by the State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling, students must complete the following hours:

Required Instruction Hrs. of Class & Subject Related Instruction Hrs. of Practical Instruction Total
State Laws, Rules & Regulations for Cosmetology and Hairstyling, Administrative Shop Operations 10 0 10
Sanitation & Sterilization 3 7 10
Facials, Massage, Skin Care, Make-up, Depilatory, Eyebrow Arching, Shaving 30 70 100
Shampooing-including Temporary & Semi- Permanent rinses 25 45 70
Hair & Scalp Treatment Reconditioning Treatment 15 40 55
Haircutting, Basic Layer & Clipper, Cut-Razor Scissors, Thinning Shears, Tapering 40 130 170
Hairstyling, including Pin curls, Fingerwaving and Blow waving 30 150 180
Hair Tinting & Bleaching including Frosting Tipping & Streaks 35 110 145
Permanent Waving 30 100 130
Chemical Relax & Pressing 30 60 90
Thermal Curling & Waving 15 45 60
Manicuring & Pedicuring 50 100 150
Chemistry Relating to Cosmetology 30 0 30
TOTAL 343 857 1200



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