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Cosmetology 2020-2021 | |
Cosmetology 2019-2020 | |
Paulette de Paris International Beauty Academy 8229 Boone Blvd Suite 120 Vienna VA 22182 TeL: 703 992 0155 paulette@paulettedeparis.com |
Cosmetology offers many career
opportunities
for both men and women. It allows you to meet people and express your
creativity.
The time and financial investment is minimal compared to the return that may be experienced as a successful hair designer.
By providing quality workmanship, a hair designer can build a customer base that insures a steady and lasting income.
A career in Cosmetology offers both part time and full time employment. Job opportunities are plentiful. Versatile opportunities can be found in summer and winter resorts, cruise ships and government bases at home and abroad.
ORIENTATION
An introduction to the school and the 1500 hours
cosmetology program will be given.
Topics covered include school
policies, course overviews, class assignments, supervision and
grounds for
dismissal. Graduation requirements including record keeping, attendance
and
tardiness, and the final examination will also be reviewed.
After the introduction, the evolution of Cosmetology from antiquity to today will be reviewed. Students will learn why appropriate personal behavior, maintaining a professional image and having good communications with customers and co-workers are important for a hair stylist to have a successful career. Career opportunities in the hair industry will also be discussed.
GENERAL SCIENCES
Students will
learn the regulations that
pertain to infection control, how to prevent infection,
disinfections and precaution procedures. Human body
anatomy will be
studied including cells, tissues organs and body systems but the
main focus
of study is given to hair structure, chemical composition, analysis,
growth,
loss and disorder of hair and to nails, natural nail, nail anatomy and
growing
nails. In addition, chemistry and electricity basics will be
covered.
HAIR
CARE
This first part of the hair care course is focused
on hair design,
harmony between hairstyle and facial shapes and hair designing
for women,
men and children. Haircutting,
hairstyling, braiding,
extensions, working with hairpieces and
wigs will
be taught. The second part of the
hair care
course teaches hair coloring including
special effects in hair
coloring. Shampooing, rinsing and
conditioning is also covered.
SKIN CARE
Skin care course includes skin diseases and
disorders, hair
removal, facials with skin care products, facial massage and treatments.
Makeup and makeup products form also part of skin care.
NAIL CARE
Nail
care covers nail disorders and diseases,
manicure, acrylic nails, nail tips and pedicure.
EMPLOYMENT AFTER LICENSURE
This section helps to prepare the
student for their
new career in the hair industry. Topics covered
include how to fill
out an job application for hair stylist employment and what
you need to
know to own and manage a beauty salon.
EXAM WEEK
During the last week of the cosmetology program, teacher and students
review all
exam subjects and state board preparation.