his course encompasses the study of communication skills in relation to the cosmetology field, advanced skin theory in relation to makeup applications, including matching skin tones and colors of all ethnicities with cosmetics. Students will learn in-depth systematic approoach to men's haircutting by the use of different tools such as shears, razor and clippers. A professional approach to salesmanship and the retail industry will expand students' understanding of clientele's spending habits. Students will discover chemical services such as lowlighting and other creative color techniques. An intensive workshop of completed long hair designs will be included in this course. Students will enhance nails with the use of acrylic product to create artificial nails. Students will be assessed at the completion of each subject, as well as a written cumulative exam at the completion of the course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
- Teacher: Katherine Webster
This course will continure with hands-on practice in subject matter from COS101 and COS102. Lab practice to improve all professional skills and efficiency of services. Customer consultation and communication skills are to be improved and used on a daily basis. Students will expand upon their knowledge of diversity in hair textures and research hair types of all ethnicities when applying their knowledge of chemical relaxers. Students will apply their knowledge of makeup, creative color techniques, thermal styling, men's hair sculpting and acrylics to models and salon clientele. Instructor demonstrations and video presentations followed by supervised actual or mock practice sessions where students will be verbally assessed. Students will also be assessed through hands-on demonstrations at the completion of the course.
- Teacher: Cindy Horner
- Teacher: Katherine Webster
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
- Teacher: Katherine Webster
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
- Teacher: Katherine Webster