CSMO-109 Intro to Advanced Cosmetology

Credits 5 / 10 Contact Hours
Placement into RDNG-016 (ACSR-016) Prerequisite: Minimum 350 hours from GASC Technology program. Note: Coordinators signature required to register in this course.
This 8-week course is a continuation of the 350 hour basic cosmetology course that allows GASC cosmetology students to accumulate up to 150 hours resulting in the 500 required hours and skills necessary to register for the advanced cosmetology courses. Emphasis will be on proper procedures including hair cutting chemical texture services haircoloring hairstyling facials nail services and sanitation methods.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify and demonstrate proper use of disinfectant products and procedures 2. Identify and demonstrate proper safety procedures and practices as required by the State Board of Cosmetology 3. Demonstrate personal hygiene and sanitation practices on a daily basis 4. Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of professional styling products 5. Perform various wet hair styling techniques, including roller placement, wraps, comb-outs, and recombs 6. Perform various thermal hair styling techniques, including thermal curling, pressing, blow-dry styling, and hot roller set 7. Perform a variety of braiding techniques 8. Perform a variety of styling techniques on wigs 9. Demonstrate proper finger waving techniques 10. Perform a variety of facial services, with proper manipulations, including plain and mask facials, and facial electrode application 11. Perform proper shampooing techniques for a variety of services 12. Perform various scalp and hair treatments, with proper manipulations, including hot oil, high frequency, and Malibu treatments 13. Demonstrate a variety of manicuring services, including manicures, therapeutic paraffin wax treatments, and nail art 14. Satisfactorily apply artificial nail enhancements, including blended tips and tips with overlay 15. Demonstrate proper procedure for a pedicure 16. Perform a variety of hair coloring services, including temporary color, semi and demi permanent, permanent, lightening and toning, and dimensional color 17. Perform a variety of chemical restructuring services, including permanent waving and chemical relaxing 18. Perform hair cutting services using a variety of professional tools, including shears, razor, thinning and texturizing shears, clippers, and trimmers.