Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2025
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	05/06/2025
Top Code	300700 - Cosmetology and Barbering (CTE)
Units	9.5 Total Units (Lecture Units 6.5;  Lab/Other Units 3)
Hours	279 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 117; Lab Hours 162)
Total Outside of Class Hours	234
Total Student Learning Hours	513
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S)

Course Description

This course teaches basic theory in the following subjects: health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, chemical hair services, texture, hair sculpting, natural hair , salon success, professionalism, and professional ethics. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the first course in a series of four. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Identify California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health and safety rules and regulations.
2. Identify beginning practical manipulative skills for: disinfection, sanitation, hair cutting, hair design, permanent waving, relaxing, and hair color.
3. Apply cosmetology concepts to salon and client-based scenarios.
4. Discuss life skills, job related stress, and proper body ergonomics.

Course Objectives

• Apply entry level skills in practical hair design, hair sculpture, permanent waving, relaxing, hair color, and disinfection.
• Identify the types of color design transformations.
• Explain chemical composition and safety requirements for disinfection, permanent waving, and relaxers.

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Lecture Content

1. California State Board Health and Safety
2. Anatomy
3. Chemistry
4. Physiology
5. Microbiology
6. Mycology
7. The skeletal system
8. The nervous system
9. The circulatory system
10. The muscular system
11. Electricity
12. Business
13. Life skills
    1. Healthy mind and body
    2. Ergonomics
    3. Communication
    4. Human relations
14. Wet hairstyling
    1. Art principles
    2. Structure of hair, and its function
    3. Scalp diseases and disorders
15. Hair sculpting
    1. Concept
    2. Principles
    3. Safety
16. Hair coloring
    1. Color theory and the law of color
    2. Hair analysis
    3. Introduction to color formulation
    4. Predisposition and strand tests
17. Classifications of hair color
    1. Temporary
    2. Semi-permanent
    3. Demi-permanent
    4. Introduction to decolorization
18. Permanent waving
    1. Principles of permanent wave chemistry
    2. Introduction to permanent wave solutions
19. Scalp treatment
    1. Scientific brushing
    2. Massage techniques
20. Facials
    1. Anatomy of the skin
    2. Structure of the skin
    3. Functions of the skin
    4. Facial massage
    5. Client consultation
    6. Classification of chemistry of skin care products
21. Salon Success Life Skills
    1. Respect
    2. Integrity
    3. Personality basis
    4. Balance
    5. Communication with confidence
    6. Healthy mind and body
    7. Ergonomics

Lab Content

1. Wet hair styling
   1. Shaping, molding
   2. Roller placement, pin curls, stand-up curls
   3. Current trend wet designs
   4. Finger wave wet and dry
   5. Bricklay set
   6. Straight volume curvature set
2. Scalp treatments
   1. Scientific brushing
   2. Basic scalp massage
   3. Conditioners
3. Hair sculpting basic forms
   1. Solid form
   2. Graduated form
   3. Increase layered form
   4. Uniform layered form
4. Shear and razor techniques
   1. Etching
   2. Slide cutting
   3. Point cutting
   4. Notching
   5. Texturizing
5. Thermal styling
   1. Air forming
      1. Blow dryer
      2. Vent brush
      3. Round brush Denman
      4. Indentation
      5. Straight volume curvature
      6. Styling aids
   2. Electric curling iron
      1. Figure six curl
      2. Figure eight curl
      3. Barrel curl
      4. Spiral curls
      5. Body waves
   3. Flat iron
      1. Straight volume curvature
      2. Indentation
      3. Curls
6. Hair coloring
   1. Basic hair color applications
      1. Virgin tint to darken partially gray hair
      2. Tint retouch to darken new growth
      3. Virgin tint to lighten natural color
      4. Tint retouch to lighten new growth
      5. Virgin bleach
      6. Bleach retouch on 1/2 inch regrowth
      7. Virgin toner to pre-lightened hair
      8. Toner retouch on 1/2 inch pre-lightened hair
      9. Tinting bleached hair back to natural color
         1. Highlighting/lowlighting
         2. Slicing
7. Permanent waving
   1. Sectioning hair
      1. Rectangle pattern
      2. Brick lay pattern
      3. Curvature - contour pattern
   2. Sub sectioning and rod placement
      1. End papers
      2. Positioning of rods
      3. Bands fastened
8. Shampoo and draping
9. Table set up and sanitary maintenance area
10. Facials
    1. Cleansing routine
    2. Massage techniques
    3. Plain facial
    4. Chemical facial
    5. Electrical facial
11. Hair removal lash and brow beautification
    1. Depilatories
    2. Tweezing
    3. Sugaring
    4. Waxing

Method(s) of Instruction

• Lecture (02)
• DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
• DE Online Lecture (02X)
• Lab (04)
• DE Live Online Lab (04S)
• DE Online Lab (04X)

Reading Assignments

Textbook and websites

Writing Assignments

A. Basic evaluation of chemicals (color and permanent wave solutions) B. Analysis of basic sculpting techniques C. Preparation student digital and print portfolio D. Book reports E. Outline and preparation of salon activities pertaining to product knowledge F. Completion of terminology worksheets

Out-of-class Assignments

Students must complete a digital or print portfolio in which they must identify the ten different levels in hair color. They must include samples of warm and cool color tones within each level.

Study Non-Contact Hours Recommended

234

Methods of Student Evaluation

• Midterm Exam
• Final Exam
• Short Quizzes
• Written Assignments
• Objective Examinations
• Report
• Projects (Individual/Group)
• Problem Solving Exercises
• Oral Presentations
• Skills Demonstration

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students must complete a digital or print portfolio in which they must apply their knowledge of the ten different levels in hair color. Students must include samples of warm and cool color tones within each level.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

A. Basic evaluation of chemicals (color and permanent wave solutions) B. Analysis of basic sculpting techniques C. Color wheel project D. Preparation of student portfolio E. Book reports F. Outline and preparation of salon activities pertaining to product understanding and practical application G. Completion of terminology worksheets H. Control notes/paragraphs on subject matter

Textbooks Resources

1. Pivot Point International, Inc. Fundamentals Cosmetology (Classic), 1st ed. Chicago, IL: Pivot Point International, Inc, 2021 2. Pivot Point International. Pivot Point Lab: MYlab.com. (Classic), 2021 ed ed. Chicago, IL: Pivot Point International, Inc., 2021

Other Resources

1. Cosmetology kit (all textbooks and web access are included in kit) 2. Designated uniform 3. Three ring binder

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Eligible Discipline(s)

• Cosmetology: Any bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience.