Home › Academics ›

Course Descriptions

in

COSM 21L - Elementary Cosmetology Laboratory

  • Prerequisite: High School diploma or equivalent
  • Prerequisite: ENG 19 and/or ENG 21, OR ESL 11 & 13 & 14, OR Placement in ENG 22/51/60 or ESL 23; MATH 9, OR Placement in MATH 24/50/53
  • Corequisite: COSM 20 and SP 50

COSM majors only. A basic foundation of practical skills in shampooing, hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, manicuring, facials and scalp treatments.

30 hrs. lab. minimum per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of COSM 21L, the student will be able to:

  • Draping
  • Demonstrate the draping of patrons for the following purposes:
    • non-chemical services
    • chemical services
    • sanitation
    • comfort
    • protection

Shampooing and Rinsing

  • Use the following shampooing techniques:
    • manipulating the scalp for cleansing
    • massaging the scalp for relaxation
  • Use proper cape position and head-dress to avoid water on the floor.
  • Comply with all safety procedures.
  • Follow all infection control guidelines.
  • Hairshaping
  • Palm the shears in preparation for combing the hair during a cut.
  • Remove hair lengths with various tools.
  • Follow a systematic procedure in cutting hair.
  • Cross-check and texturize.
  • Handle hair-cutting implements properly.
  • Define uses of each implement.
  • Cut the following forms:
    • solid
    • graduated
    • layered
  • Use proper terminology when discussing haircuts for clients.
  • Comply with all safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Follow all infection control guidelines.

Scalp and Hair Care

  • Define the following terms:
    • hair structure
    • hair growth
    • hair condition
  • Identify applicable scalp massage techniques.
  • Brush hair scientifically as part of a scalp treatment.
  • Demonstrate the proper application of scalp treatment products.
  • Define the various massage movements and their functions in scalp massage.
  • Conduct services in a safe environment.
  • Follow all infection control guidelines.

Chemical Hair Relaxing

  • Identify different types of relaxers.
  • Identify proper applications based on hair analysis.
  • Demonstrate proper application of a hair relaxing product.
  • Practice all special safety conditions.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Hair Styling

  • Analyze key areas to create and support the client's total image.
  • Identify different shapes of faces and suitable styles for each.
  • Apply design elements and principles to compose designs.
  • Practice the following techniques to achieve a particular style:
    • molding
    • scaling
    • application of rollers
    • application of pincurls
    • practice infection control and safety procedures.

Facials

  • Define the function, composition, and types of skin.
  • Recognize the difference between a disorder and a disease.
  • Identify proper facial products for use on a client.
  • Demonstrate the basic steps during a facial," including cleansing and massage.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Make-Up

  • Recognize the basic steps for applying make-up.
  • Show the proper use of contouring make-up.
  • Define the various steps when giving a make-up application.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Thermal Styling

  • Use proper blow-drying techniques.
  • Handle thermal styling tools safely.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Manicure

  • Perform a proper manicure.
  • Apply polish to each nail.
  • Demonstrate the proper use of manicure implements.
  • Follow set procedures for manicures.
  • Massage the hands and forearms from insertion to origin.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Pedicuring

  • Perform a proper pedicure.
  • Apply polish to each nail.
  • Demonstrate the proper use of pedicure implements.
  • Follow set procedures for pedicures.
  • Massage the leg below the knee from insertion to origin.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Fingerwave

  • Control wet hair into a fingerwave pattern ending in pincurls.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Hair Coloring

  • Mix color products and bleaching agents.
  • Apply color products and bleaching agents.
  • Classify colors.
  • Apply a virgin tint going lighter.
  • Apply a retouch.
  • Describe the color wheel.
  • Use color charts.
  • Apply different bleaches to hair swathes.
  • Identify the contributing pigment for each level.
  • Practice personal and client safety procedures.

Eyebrow Arching

  • Perform required steps for a professional salon eyebrow arch.
  • Follow all safety precautions.
  • Describe the procedures for temporary and permanent hair removal.
  • Practice infection control and safety procedures.

Waxing

  • Handle hot or cold wax properly.
  • Observe all safety practices for client and operator protection.

Search again