Cosmetology Course Subjects

Subject Theory Minimum Requirements Practical Minimum Requirements
1. Theory 160  
2. Bacteriology 7  
3. Histology of hair, skin, muscles, nails, & nerves 45  
4. Structure of the Hair 7  
5. Elementary chemistry relating to sterilization & antiseptics 5  
6. Disease of the skin, hair glands, & nails 10  
7. Massaging & manipulating muscles of the body 5  
8. Permanent Waving 50 50
9. Chemical Relaxing   25
10. Haircutting to include scissor, razor & clippers 100 100
11. Hair arranging and dressing to include wet sets, fingerwaving, thermal, free style & braids 50 250
12. Hair color to include bleaching, tinting, semi-permanent, temporary color 50 100
13. Study of Electricity 5  
14. Idaho laws & rules governing the practice of cosmetology  15  
15. Scalp Treatment 11 25
16. Facial to include plain, makeup & arches 40 40
17. Manicures and pedicure to include plain & oil 10 40
18. Personal and Professional Developement 20  
19. Salon Business & Preperation 20  
20. Final Phase 25  
21. Sanitation   15
22. Artificial Nails  5 5
23. Unassigned 195 115
Total 835 765
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1600

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