Course Outline of Record

Item	Value
Eff Term	Fall 2026
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	05/06/2025
Top Code	300700 - Cosmetology and Barbering (CTE)
Units	0 Total Units (Lecture Units 0;  Lab/Other Units 0)
Hours	279 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 117; Lab Hours 162)
Total Outside of Class Hours	234
Total Student Learning Hours	513
Course Credit Status	Noncredit (N)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	Yes; Repeat Limit 99
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	P/NP/SP Non-Credit (D)

Course Description

This noncredit course teaches the student basic scientific theory in trichology, occupational health and safety, communicable diseases in the workplace, dermatology, communication skills. Students will learn the principles of facials, manicuring, hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, chemical straightening, and permanent waving. Course guidelines are in compliance with with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Students will begin to practice operations on doll heads and student exchange in order to perfect their skill. This is the second course in a series of four. PREREQUISITE: COSM G021N. Not Transferable.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Identify technical theory as defined by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
2. Identify hair and scalp disorders.
3. Distinguish the differences between sterilization, disinfection, and sanitation.
4. Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology to the cosmetology profession.
5. Demonstrate the four basic haircuts and basic wrapping procedures in permanent waving.

Course Objectives

• Apply intermediate level skills in the practical phases of Cosmetology.
• Perform skills to begin operations in a client lab/salon atmosphere.
• Analyze formulation of hair color techniques to begin practical operations on clients.

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Lecture Content

1. Trichology
   1. Properties of the hair
   2. Properties of the scalp
2. Anatomy and physiology
   1. Body cells
   2. Tissues
   3. Organs
   4. Systems
3. Occupational health and safety in the salon
4. Communicable diseases in the workplace
5. Dermatology
   1. Histology of the skin
   2. Disorders of the skin
6. Communication skills / client consultation
7. Facials
   1. Anatomy of the skin
   2. Structure of the epidermis
   3. Functions of the skin
   4. Facial massage
   5. Client consultation
   6. Classification and chemistry of skin care products
8. Manicuring
   1. Equipment, implements, cosmetics, and materials
   2. Safety rules
   3. Anatomy of the nail
   4. Bones of the hand and arm
   5. Nail disorders
   6. Artificial nails
   7. Safety precautions
   8. Chemistry of acrylic nails
9. Men’s hair cutting
10. Styling
11. Women’s hair cutting
12. Intermediate hair coloring
    1. Review color theory
    2. Permanent hair color / tint
    3. Formulating hair color
       1. Fashion reds
       2. Gray coverage
       3. Control undertones
       4. High lift
       5. Bleach
       6. Toning
    4. Techniques and special effects
    5. Usage of tools
    6. Fillers / conditioners
    7. Color correction / troubleshooting

Lab Content

1. Facials
   1. Cleansing routine
   2. Massage techniques
   3. Plain facial
   4. Chemical facial
   5. Electrical facial
2. Hair removal, lash and brow beautification
   1. Depilatories
   2. Tweezers
   3. Sugaring
   4. Waxing
3. Manicure and pedicure
   1. Plain water manicure
   2. Oil manicure
   3. Pedicure
   4. Use of implements
   5. Polish application
   6. Massage
   7. Paper wraps
   8. Tips with silk
   9. Acrylic nails
4. Men’s hair cutting
   1. Gradation – low, medium, and high
   2. Overcomb technique
   3. Clipper cutting
   4. Planar cutting
   5. Face grooming
5. Women’s hair cutting
   1. Review the four basic forms
      1. Solid
      2. Graduated
      3. Increase layered
      4. Uniform layered
   2. Combination form
      1. Convex
      2. Concave
      3. Diagonal forward
      4. Diagonal back
      5. Shears
      6. Point cutting
      7. Notch cutting
      8. Slide cutting
      9. Razor techniques
6. Hair styling
   1. Use of thermal styling tools
      1. Air forming — clip to base
      2. Barrel curl
      3. Figure 4 curl
      4. Figure 6 curl
      5. Figure 8 curl
      6. Spiral curl
      7. Beach wave
      8. Round brush air forming
      9. Press and curl
      10. Flat iron
7. Wet styling
   1. Curvature set
   2. Bricklay set
   3. Finger wave and flat pin curls set
   4. Circle wrap
8. Intermediate hair coloring
   1. Client consultation
   2. Color formulation
      1. Using actual color products
      2. Color applications on live models
   3. Cap and foil weaving/slicing techniques
   4. Specialized techniques / geometric shapes
      1. Solid form
      2. Graduated form
      3. Increase layered form
      4. Uniform layered form

Method(s) of Instruction

• Enhanced NC Lab (NC2)
• Enhanced NC Lect (NC1)
• Live Online Enhanced NC Lab (NCA)
• Live Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC9)
• Online Enhanced NC Lab (NC6)
• Online Enhanced NC Lect (NC5)

Instructional Techniques

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Reading Assignments

Textbooks and websites

Writing Assignments

A. Intermediate level of color formulation within a classroom structure B. Analysis of basic skills in hair cutting in relation to an intermediate approach to more advanced cutting styles and techniques C. Analysis of models in choosing the correct permanent wave for that model D. Preparation of styling notebook E. Book reports F. Completion of terminology work sheets G. Outline and presentation of salon activities pertaining to product knowledge H. Control notes/paragraph on subject lesson

Out-of-class Assignments

Chapter assignments and workbook

Methods of Student Evaluation

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

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Students are given a scenario of a client wanting hair color. The students must formulate to the target color after given all the variables in which adjustments might be made to the formula. A formulation blue print is sketched and their analyses results in the final color formulation.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration

A. Intermediate level of color formulation within a classroom structure B. Analysis of basic skills in hair cutting in relation to an intermediate approach to more advanced cutting styles and techniques C. Analysis of models in choosing the correct permanent wave for that model D. Preparation of styling notebook E. Book reports F. Completion of terminology work sheets G. Outline and presentation of salon activities pertaining to product knowledge H. Control notes/paragraph on subject lesson

Eligible Disciplines

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

Resources Subscreen

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