A laboratory course which provides practice in natural nail care, skin care, hair removal, hair and scalp analysis, shampoo and rinses, finger waving, basic wet and dry hairstyling techniques, hair sculpting, permanent waving and basic hair color. Students will be globally conscious in their design decisions when analyzing the diverse types of hair textures, colors, face and body shapes. Students will learn to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele base and analyze and assess for each unique need and desire. Students will be assessed through verbal question and answers and written multiple choice tests at the completion of each subject. Students will also be examined through hands-on demonstrations at the completion of the course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
This course is an in-depth theoretical approach to the various subjects an entry-level student will need to use as a building block for further learning. Professional development, sanitation, anatomy, electricty, chemistry, trichology, study of nails and skin are essential to promote a productive, creative student. Students will be able to relate and recognize the diverse learning and communication styles of each other and guests that enter the salon. Along with interactive lecture, numerous videos are used to create the connection between the text and the students own understanding. Students will be assessed at the completion of each subject through written exams. Students will also be assessed at the completion of the course with a cumulative exam.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner