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Course Syllabus

TECS 2010 Cosmetology/Hair Design/Barbering Advanced Theory and Practice

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Services Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 1.5; Lab: 1.5
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 90
  • Semesters Offered:
  • Semester Approved: Summer 2024
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2029
  • End Semester: Spring 2030
  • Optimum Class Size: 32
  • Maximum Class Size: 32

Course Description

This course presents demonstrations of technical procedures and practical application of cosmetology skills. Students will learn about Infection Control with safety and sanitation; Properties of the Hair and Scalp; Principles of hair design; shampooing, conditioning, draping, hair and scalp treatments; haircutting; hairstyling and identify the responsibilities of the cosmetologist. This course covers barbering theory for the following subjects: tools and equipment, men’s shave, facial design, men’s styling, and men’s haircutting. With instructions, students will perform demonstrations and practical applications for each subject. Students will demonstrate competency through assignments, testing, and practical applications. Critical thinking skills will also be developed. Students will demonstrate competency through assignments testing and practical applications.

Justification

This is a course required by the State Cosmetology Board to prepare students for further in-depth study in cosmetology/barbering theory and practices. It is also required before students are authorized to work in a laboratory setting or with patrons.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will perform the principles and practices related to cosmetology/barbering skills; i.e., general hair care, styling, haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, hair coloring, skin and nail care services, and other materials essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
  2. Students will maintain a clean work environment and follow the proper procedures for safety and infection control. Students will recognize potential safety hazards and implement accepted methods to mitigate those hazards.
  3. Students will be able to evaluate and communicate client needs, determine the action needed, maintain client records, and use professional ethics relevant to the salon business.
  4. Students will exhibit professionalism as they complete and present their work at the Snow College Scholarship fashion show.

Course Content

This course aims to do the following:• Explain the differences between cleaning and disinfecting.• Demonstrate the safe cleaning and disinfecting of salon tools and implements.• Help students gain competency in shampooing and draping, scalp treatments, finger waves, pin curls, roller sets, comb outs, hair styling, geometric in hair cutting, and women’s hair cutting.• Explain the history of barbering including modern tools and implements used by barbers today.• Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation procedures.• Perform barbering skills related to men’s mustache and beard design, haircutting and styling, and face-shaving services.• Demonstrate proper use of clippers, scissors, and straight-blade razors