These courses focus on personal and professional grooming, body care, and enhancement practices.
IMPORTANT: If you are choosing Cosmetology 10 for 5 credits, do not take Spa 10 for 3 credits because these courses contain some of the same modules. If you chose Cosmetology 10 for 3 credits you may also take Spa for 3 credits and you will have the some modules as Cosmetology 10 (5 credits).
Cosmetology 10 (3 or 5 credits)
Cosmetology 20/30 (5 credit)
Prerequisite: None/None, Cos30: Cos20
This course provides students opportunities to explore and prepare for a variety of careers in Hairstyling and Esthetics (skin care specialist). Some of the areas studied are: facials, personal skin care, make-up, color analysis, manicuring, nail art, French manicures, long hair design, blow dry and curl/flat iron styling, shampoo, conditioner, styling aide analysis and application, scalp treatments, haircutting, hair coloring, and chemical texturizing services.
SPA Esthetics 10/20/30 (3 credits)
Prerequisite: None/SPA 10/SPA 20
This course focuses on the exploration and practices related to the nature of the spa industry. It provides students opportunities to participate in a variety of skills in Esthetics (skin care specialist). Areas studied are: personal grooming/styling practices, skin care/facials, cleansing, exfoliation, massage, masques, make-up—lash application, contouring/highlighting, era/vintage, special occasion, hair removal, manicuring, pedicuring—product application, nail art, paraffin wax, massage, and special treatments.
