Cosmetology

COSMETOLOGY PATHWAY

The Cosmetology program provided students the opportunities to complete the required hours, curriculum, and skills to be eligible to test for licensure upon completion of a 2 year program according to VDOE & VDPOR regulations. Students will learn all basic aspects of being a Cosmetologist. This includes theory and practical experiences relating to your chosen field. Cutting, coloring, styling, chemical texturizing, manicuring, pedicuring and acrylic applications are some of the hands-on experience students will receive. Managing and owning a salon, sanitation procedures & chemistry are a few of the theoretical aspects students will learn.

COSMETOLOGY I (YEAR-LONG, TWO PERIOD CLASS)

GRADES: 11

Prerequisite(s): PASS THE APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT TESTS

Credit: 3 ELECTIVES

In this introductory course, students study hair, skin, and nails and their related care. Students are grounded in theory as they prepare to practice procedures in a clinical lab setting or classroom, using manikins for manipulative skill practice. The first-year course emphasizes personal safety, professionalism, and sanitation and disinfection of equipment and facilities. Students develop skills in shampooing and conditioning hair, as well as styling and cutting hair. They are introduced to chemical texture services and develop skills in manicure and pedicure procedures. This is a two year program located in the Chase City Estes Center.

COSMETOLOGY II (YEAR-LONG, TWO PERIOD CLASS)

GRADES: 12

Prerequisite(s):SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF COSMETOLOGY I

Credits: 3 ELECTIVES

In this continuing course, students build on their theoretical foundation of general sciences and practices in cosmetology to increase proficiency in hair cutting and styling on live models, with attention to MCPS Program of Studies 52 2021-2022 professionalism, client consultation, safety, and infection control. Students are trained in safe chemical processes related to permanent waves, relaxers, lightening, and coloring hair. In addition, students learn to care for skin, hands, and feet, developing experience in providing facials, manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. Students will be introduced to a business management unit with a focus on managing the salon. This is a two year program located in the Chase City Estes Center. Students will need to complete one semester on their own at SVCC to meet the requirements to test for the cosmetology license.

*BOTH COURSES ARE COMBINED FOR A TWO YEAR, TWO PERIOD PROGRAM. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING THEIR COSMETOLOGY KITS.