Cosmetology V is the final block in the full-time Cosmetology program. Students enrolled in this class will prepare for State Board testing and employment in the beauty industry. Students will continue practicing in the student salon, focusing on advanced techniques, timing, safety and sanitation. Students will create resumes, practice interview techniques, and undergo mock state board examinations.
Prerequisites
COS 214 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain and employ principles of infection control.
- Conduct a successful client consultation.
- Detail and perform hairstyling procedures including natural textured styles, curl formation, blow drying, updo techniques, and wet-sets.
- Explain and perform general haircutting techniques.
- Identify the most common hair and scalp disorders.
- Identify hair removal contraindications.
- Recognize skin types and contraindications to facial treatments.
- Outline and implement the steps for various hair color applications.
- Describe safety precautions to follow during the haircoloring process.
- Outline safety guidelines and precautions for chemical texture services.
- Safely perform chemical texture services.
- Identify unhealthy nail conditions.
- Perform hand, nail, and skin analysis on a client.
- Explain and implement proper ergonomics.
- Summarize and explain the state licensing examination process.
- Develop an effective resumé.
- Prepare for a job interview in the beauty industry.
- Summarize employment options in the beauty industry.
- Detail and discuss sales and marketing for cosmetology.
- Outline requirements for owning a business.
- Identify the different employment types in the beauty industry.