Pre-Cosmetology in High School

Coordinator/Instructor

Instructor and Program Coordinator: Mary Hull

Crystal Moss

Instructor: Crystal Moss

Pre-Cosmetology

The class focuses on the knowledge, skills, attitudes and practices required for careers in the field of cosmetology.

Some of these fields are:

  • Hairstyling

  • Skin care

  • Cosmetics

  • Manicures

  • Pedicures

To become licensed, high school students will need to enroll in the adult program after graduation to complete the required 1,890 hours that are mandated. Please see the Adult Cosmetology page for further information on this program.

Cosmetology Student

Course Objectives

Barbers and Cosmetology Foundations

  • effective communication

  • human relations

  • government organizations

  • professional organizations and development

  • first aid and general infection control

Cosmetology Professional Advanced

  • Hair Designing

  • Hair Cutting

Cosmetology Science II

  • electricity basics

  • chemistry basics

  • General Anatomy & Physiology

Cosmetology Professional I

  • skills for working with hair and scalp

  • scalp treatment

  • shampoo and rinse

  • facial shapes

  • hair styles

Cosmetology Chemical I

  • knowledge and skills for scalp care

  • shampooing and conditioning

  • explaining the importance of pH in shampoo selection

  • role of surfactants in shampoo

  • selection of various types of shampoo and conditioners

  • proper scalp manipulation

  • shampooing and conditioning procedures

Cosmetology Chemical II

  • chemical texture services

    • types of permanent waving

    • basic wrapping procedures

    • difference between neutralizers and relaxers

  • hair coloring

    • color theory and techniques

Cosmetology Professional II

  • skills for working with wigs

  • hair additions

  • braiding

  • extensions as delineated

Cosmetology Science I

  • scientific aspects of cosmetology

  • human anatomy

  • the basics of chemistry and electricity

  • infection control

  • tools and equipment

SkillsUSA

We are members of SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA

Mission:

SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

Vision:

SkillsUSA produces the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.

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