Examine the structure of the hair and the basics of chemistry in the cosmetology field. Examine the chemicals used and the effects that they have on the hair during the permanent wave application, chemical relaxing, straightening, and curl reformation services. Learners will practice and demonstrate the chemical procedures with safety and sanitation protocols.

Identify anatomy and terminology related to skincare, products and treatments. Facial services to include: application of cleanser, toner, masque and moisturizer. Massage techniques will be exercised and applied throughout this course. Discuss and apply makeup applications and their tools. Demonstrate safety and infection control procedures for facial and skin care services. Linking advanced skin care procedures such as microdermabrasion, electrology, laser hair removal, facial peels, and dermal esthetics.

Examine and apply wet and dry hairstyling to include rollers, air-forming, thermal styling, hair straightening, finger waving, pin curls, hair analysis, shampooing, scalp treatments, braiding, long hair design, and hair pressing. Theoretical aspects of hair enhancements including wigs, hair extensions, and hairpieces will also be explored.

Examine the structure, growth, diseases, disorders and conditions of the nail. Infection control procedures will be examined and practiced to protect the client and practitioner. Anatomy of the hand, arm, foot and leg will be examined to effectively apply massage techniques relating to nail services. Demonstrate manicure and pedicure services to include polish application, nail art and nail enhancements.

Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

Examine areas of the head and how to design haircuts and styles on different head shapes. Understanding haircutting essentials that include form and techniques will help the learner to develop a plan to execute the desired haircut. Perform haircuts that include shears, clipper cutting, shear over comb, and finishing techniques such as point cutting, texturizing, and blending. Apply and demonstrate steam towels with all haircuts. Safety and infection control will be practiced throughout this course.

Examine the color wheel and the theory behind “Law of Color”. Identify the differences between temporary, semi or demi permanent, permanent haircolor, and lighteners. Explore and apply highlights and lowlights. Examine and apply placement techniques to include: foiling, balayage, ombre and trend colors. The learners will experience advanced color formulation and color correction procedures.

Examine how personality, teamwork and ethics contribute to both personal and professional success within the cosmetology industry. Through implementation of safety and infection control practices, learners will execute a positive guest experience including, the greeting of guests to completion of services. Learners will complete this course in an on-campus salon environment.

Provide services to guests at Studio Max, under supervision of an instructor. A full menu of services will be provided. Analyze time management on service timing and manage efficient salon flow.

Provide services to Studio Max guests under the supervision of an instructor. Learners will complete the following services in a salon setting: manicuring, pedicuring, cutting, styling, scalp treatments, and hair coloring. Competencies will include determining how a front desk is run, along with the importance of inventory control and record keeping.

Explore different types of salons available for future employment. Develop a portfolio including a resume, cover letter, and other pictures to use when seeking employment. Examine the aspects of successful salon ownership and management. Create and build a salon outline. Complete job shadowing in a community-based salon while under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist.

Examine how microorganisms relate to the salon environment. Explore the different levels of infection control in the salon, and the Wisconsin Statutes- Administrative Codes relating to safety and sanitation.

Examine the structure of cells and systems of the human body. Identify hair and scalp disorders, diseases and conditions. Explore related anatomy to the cosmetology field such as bone and muscle structures.

Explore barber/cosmetology state statutes and rules in order to safely perform services in the industry. Discuss the information within the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services statutes relating to the practice of barbering and cosmetology. Assess how to incorporate the statues in a salon setting.

Integrate the theory, practice and reflection of coursework. Provide services to guests in within Studio Max Salon. Learners will perform services under the supervision of an instructor. Evaluate time management on service time to reflect industry readiness and manage salon flow efficiently. Learners will complete this course by working within an on-campus salon environment.

Examine and review all state board required procedures and theoretical-based material. Prepare for state board examination with multiple theory based examinations and practice for practical procedures. Conclude the course with a practical and written assessment of all state board subjects. Prepare and submit materials for state board exams.