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Cosmetology School in Fairfax County, VA

Cosmetology 1500

Objective : To train students in the challenging and fast-growing field of cosmetology. Students will gain competence in all aspects of the field of cosmetology to include: The study of skin care, nail care, hair care, hair shaping, chemical designing and relaxing, permanent waving and hair coloring, business theory and ethics. The student will be prepared to pass the state board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available in the field of cosmetology such as: owner or manager of a salon, the entertainment industries, as well as working as an instructor.
Textbook: Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition, Milady, New York, 2016. ISBN-13: 9781285769417

Cosmetology 1500 CL. Hrs.

Theory: 690 Cl., Practical 810CL. Total: 1500Cl Hrs.
Courses Theory Practical Total
Orientation 60 30 90
Manicuring & Pedicuring 30 45 75
Shampooing & Rinsing 15 15 30
Scalp Treatments 15 30 45
Hair Styling 120 120 240
Hair Cutting 135 175 310
Permanent Waving Chemical Relaxing 135 190 325
Hair Coloring & Bleaching 120 135 255
Skin Care & Make up 30 45 75
Wigs, Hairpieces & Related theory 15 15 30
Salon Management 15 10 25
TOTAL Cl. 690 810 1500
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Clinical Requirements: The curriculum requirements for cosmetology must include the following minimum performances:

  • Hair and scalp treatments 10
  • Hair styling 320
  • Tinting 15
  • Bleaching and frosting 10
  • Temporary rinses 10
  • Semi-permanent color 10
  • Cold permanent waving or chemical relaxing 25
  • Hair shaping 50
  • Wig care, styling, placing on model 5
  • Finger waving and thermal waving 30
  • Manicures and pedicures 15
  • Basic facials and waxings 5
  • Sculptured nails, nail tips, and wraps 20