Description: The primary purpose of this Cosmetology course is to train the student in the basic skills, judgments, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency as an entry level cosmetologist or related position.

 

 

Program Length: 1,500 hours

 

 

Textbook Material

Milady Standard Cosmetology 13th Edition Book

Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory Workbook

Milady Standard Cosmetology Practical Workbook

Milady Standard Haircutting System

Milady Mindtap Cosmetology 13th Edition Online

 

Education Objective

Jus B Academy will demonstrate how to be successful in the salon with consultations and retail sales

Perform basic skills necessary for hair treatments, chemical applications, hair cutting, hair styling, esthetics, and nail technology to enter the professional beauty industry as an entry level Cosmetologist.

Practice proper sanitation, grooming, visible poise and effective communication skills.

Display a positive attitude and a sense of self-confidence and personal integrity.

How to start a salon and understand employer/employee relationships in a respectful way to deliver outstanding services.

Pass the Virginia state licensing exam

 

 

Hours

Sunday           closed

Monday          closed

Tuesday        11 am to 7 pm

Wednesday  10 am to 3 pm

Thursday      11 am to 7 pm

Friday           11 am to 6 pm

Saturday      9 am to 3 pm  

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Jus B Academy will supply:

Hair Color

Foils

Shampoo and Conditioner

Towels

Styling Products

Barbicide for sanitation

 

 

Grading Scale: Theory Grading

100-94 - A

93-89 - B

88-76 - C

75-69- D

68-0- F

 

 

 

Course Outline

1. Orientation (online)

1. School Policies

2. History and Career Opportunities

3. Life Skills

1. Life Skills in Action

2. Goal Setting

3. Ethical Standards

1. Your Professional Image

1.The Importance

2.Apply Healthful Habits in your Daily Routine

3.Image Building Basics

4.Proper Ergonomics to Protect your Body

1.  Communicating for Success

1.Practice Communication Skills

2.Conducting the Client Consultation

3.Handling Communication Barriers

4.Guidelines for In-Salon Communication

                               

1. General Sciences

1. Infection Control: Principles and Practices

   1. Current Regulations for Health and Safety

   2. Understand the Principles of Infection

   3. Prevent the Spread of Disease

   4. Standard Precautions for Stylist and Clients

   5. Professional Responsibilities

2. General Anatomy and Physiology

1 .The Importance of Anatomy and Physiology

2.Describe Cells, Tissues and Body Organs

3.Review Skeletal, Nervous and Circulatory System

1. Skin Structure, Growth & Nutrition

1. Know the Anatomy of the Skin

2. Promote Nutrition and Skin Health      

1. Skin Disorders & Diseases

1.  Identify Disorders and Diseases of the Skin

2.  Recognize Inflammations & Common Skin Infections

3.  Recognize Skin Pigment Disorders

4.  Hypertrophies of the Skin

5.  Understand Skin Cancer

6.  Examine Acne, Problem and Aging Skin

7. Recognize Contact Dermatitis

 

 

1. Nail Structure &Growth

1. Structure of the Natural Nail

2. Identify Nail Anatomy

3. Discuss Nail Growth

1. Nail Disorders & Disease

1.  Pinpoint Common and Uncommon Nail Disorders

2. Recognize Nail Diseases

3. Perform Hand, Nail & Skin Analysis

1. Properties of the Hair and Scalp

1. Discover Hair Structure

2. Learn the Chemical Composition of Hair

1. Truth about Hair Growth

1. Hair Loss Causes & Treatments

2. Recognize Disorders of the Hair & Scalp

3. Learn How to Perform a Hair & Scalp Analysis

1. Basics of Chemistry

1. Recognize How the Science of Chemistry Influences Cosmetology

2. Define Matter

3. Understand PH and How it Affects Hair, Skin and Nails

1. Basics of Electricity

Understand Electricity

 

1. Hair Care

1. Principles of Hair Design

   1. The Philosophy of Design

   2. Define the Elements of Hair Design

   3. Understand the Principles of Hair Design

   4. The Influence of Hair Type and Texture on Hairstyle

   5. Harmony Between Hairstyle and Facial Structure

2. Scalp Care, Shampoo & Conditioning

1. Effective & Proper Massage Care

2. Benefits of Proper Hair Brushing

3. Proper & Effective Shampoo Service

4. Conditioners

5. Professional Draping

6. Benefits of the Three-Part Procedure

7. Perform Procedures

1. Hair Cutting

1. Basic Principles of Hair Cutting

2. Proper Use of Hair cutting Tools

3. Proper Posture and Body Position

4. Safety in Haircutting

5. Cut Hair Using Basic Hair Cutting Techniques

6. Multiple Cutting Techniques

7. Effective use of Clippers and Trimmers

8. Perform Procedures

1. Hair Styling

1. Client Consultation

2. Basics of Wet Hairstyling

3. Finger Waving

4. Form Pin Curls & Roller Curls

5. Master Comb Out Techniques

6. Hair Wrapping

7. Finishing Hair Blow dry

8. Thermal Hairstyling

9. Straightening (Hair Pressing)

10. Creative Styling

11. Formal Styling (Updo’s)

12. Perform Procedures

1. Braiding & Braid Extensions

1. Basics of Braiding

2. Braid the Hair

3. Classify Textured Sets & Styles

4. Perform Procedures

1. Wigs and Hair Additions

1. The Difference Between Human & Synthetic Hair

2. Basic Wig Knowledge

3. Different Types of Hair Pieces

4. World of Hair Extensions

1. Chemical Texture Services

1. How Chemical Services Affect the Structure of Hair

2. Proper Technique for Permanent Waving

3. Proper Technique for Chemical Hair Relaxers

4. Proper Technique for Curl Re-forming

5. Perform Procedures

1. Hair Coloring

1. Why People Color their Hair

2. Natural Hair Color & Tone

3. Types of Hair Color

4. Effective Hair Color Consultation

5. Formulation/Application

6. Lighteners

7. Toners

8. Special Effect Hair Coloring Techniques

9. Hair Color Challenges and Corrective Solutions

10. Hair Color Safety Precautions

11. Perform Procedures

 

1. Skin Care

1. Hair Removal

   1. Consult the Client

   2. Contraindications for Hair Removal

   3. Permanent Hair Removal

   4. Temporary Hair Removal

   5. Perform Procedures

2. Facial

1. Consultation and Skin Analysis

2. Determine Skin Type

3. Aging & Sun Damaged Skin

4. Skin Care Products

5. Basic Techniques of a Facial Massage

6. Purpose of the Facial Equipment

7. Electrotherapy & Light Therapy Treat the Skin

8. Facials to Treat Basic & Specialty Skin Types

9. Aromatherapy in the Basic Facial

10. Perform Procedures

1. Facial Makeup

1. Facial Makeup & Their Uses

2. Color Theory for Makeup Application

3. Alter Face Shapes with Makeup

4. Makeup Application

5. Artificial Eyelash Application

6. Special Occasion Makeup

7. Perform Procedures

1. Nail Care

   1. Manicuring

      1. State and Government Regulations

      2. Nail Technology Tools

      3. Necessary Components to Perform the Basic Manicure

      4. Cater to a Man’s Manicure Service

      5. Hand & Arm Massage

      6. Spa/Basic Manicure

      7. Aromatherapy/Paraffin Wax Treatments

      8. Nail Art

      9. Perform Procedures 

   2. Pedicuring

      1.  Tools & Materials Used

      2. Know all About Pedicures

      3. Properly Clean & Disinfect Foot Spas

      4. Perform Procedures

 

 

1. Nail Tips & Wraps

   1. Use of Nail Wraps

   2. Nail Wrap Maintenance, Repair and Removal

   3. Perform Procedure

1. Business Skills

   1. Preparing for Licensure and Employment

      1. Prepare for Licensure

      2. Prepare for Employment

      3. Arrange for a Job Interview

   2. On the Job

      1. Expectations of Moving from School to Work

      2. Right Position in the Real World

      3. Manage Your Money

      4. Selling You

      5. Keep & Expand your Client Base

   3. The Salon Business

      1. Types of Business Options

      2. Booth/Suite Rental

      3. Elements of a Successful Salon

      4. Building your Business​

 

Subject Basic Training: 150 hours of classroom instruction in general theory and practical application shall be provided that shall include a minimum of the following subject areas:

·Orientation                                                                      

· School Policies

· State Laws, Regulations and Professional Ethics

· understanding chemicals and use

· types of hair

· sanitation

 · hygiene

· anatomy and physiology

· electricity

· ethics

· nail technology

· esthetics

 

Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatment: 500 hours of instruction, which shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience, shall be provided in the following subject areas:

 · chemical safety

 · permanent waving

· hair coloring, tinting and bleaching

 · hair relaxing

· hair and scalp conditioning

· shampooing, toning and rinsing

 

 

Hair Styling/Hair Dressing: 500 hours of instruction in hair styling, which shall be a combination of classroom instruction and hands on experience, shall be provided in the following subject areas:

 · cutting

 · texturizing

 · shaping

 · trimming

· application of electrical/mechanical equipment

 · curling/Flat Iron

 · hair treatments

 Shop Management, Sanitation, and Interpersonal Relations 200 hours of Online instruction shall be provided in the following subject areas:

 · Professionalism; Resume Development; Interview Preparation; Job Search Skills

· labor law

· workers' compensation

· client relations

· bookkeeping

· marketing and merchandising

· emergency first aid

· right-to-know laws

· pertinent State and local laws and rules

· business ethics

· sanitation

· electrical devices

· personal grooming and hygiene

 

 

 Esthetics: 60 hours

 

 

Nail Technology: 55 hours

35 hours Internship: Students, meeting institution requirements, and participating salons, meeting institution and state requirements, may be permitted to participate in an externship/internship (which may be substituted for 150 hours of the required 1500 hours).

 The externship/internship is designed to allow a student to learn hairdressing, sanitation, safety and shop management, hair treatment, nail technology, hair braiding, and/or esthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed cosmetologist in a registered salon. Requirements include, but are not limited to: · A contract is required between the institution, the registered salon, the licensed cosmetologist, and the student (included in the contract will be the requirements below) and any other specific requirements established by this institution. The contract must be signed by the student, the licensed cosmetologist, and this institution.

 o completing 750 hours of training with a minimum average grade of 80; and, o limited to no more than 150 hours in an internship program; and, cannot be paid while participating in this internship program as it is a part of the cosmetology curriculum of the school; and, o limited to work a maximum of 8 hours a day; and, o required to spend 1 day a week at the school; and, o must be under the direct on site supervision of a licensed cosmetologist (Only 1 student shall be supervised by 1 licensed cosmetologist). Licensing Requirements: (225 ILCS 410/3-2) (From Ch. 111, par. 1703-2) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026) Sec. 3-2. Licensure; qualifications. (1) A person is qualified to receive a license as a cosmetologist who has filed an application on forms provided by the Department, pays the required fees, and: a. Is at least l6 years of age; and b. Is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance or has received a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of that certificate; and c. Has graduated from a school of cosmetology approved by the Department, having completed a program of 1,500 hours in the study of cosmetology extending over a period of not less than 8 months nor more than 7 consecutive years. A school of cosmetology may, at its discretion, consistent with the rules of the Department, accept up to 1,000 hours of barber school training at a recognized barber school toward the 1,500 hour program requirement of cosmetology. Time spent in such study under the laws of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province shall be credited toward the period of study required by the provisions of this paragraph; and d. Has passed an examination authorized by the Department to determine eligibility to receive a license as a cosmetologist; and e. Has met any other requirements of this Act