Cosmetology Beauty is in your hands! Are you interested in skin and nail care and want to own your own nail salon? Have you always wanted to be a hair stylist, cosmetologist or esthetician. All of these career opportunities are possible in the Cosmetology program in the Syracuse City School District. Introduction to Cosmetology provides students with an overview of the necessary skills and prerequisite course work needed to earn a degree with possible licensure in Cosmetology. Students will learn about the vast career opportunities, safety, life skills, manicures, pedicures, nail art, hairstyling, braiding and much more. The Cosmetology program will provide you with the hands on experience you need to be successful in the work place right out of high school. By working in the onsite salon you will not only be training for your career but preparing for the New York State practical exam. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Stylist, Manicurist/Pedicurist, Esthetician, Cosmetologist 21
Course of Study Cosmetology 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade 7th Grade CC 8th Grade CC Exploratory Cosmetology 100 COS100 (1 Credit) Cosmetology 200 COS200 (2 Credits) Cosmetology 300 COS300 (2 Credits) Cosmetology Integrated ELA 400 (1 Credit) DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS Students must pass Cosmetology 100, 200 and 300 to challenge the course approved technical assessment. All students in 9th grade will receive Career and Financial Management and Exploratory classes. Student will have earned the 12th grade integrated ELA credit upon successful completion of the Cosmetology 100, 200 and 300. Student will receive the Endorsement upon successful completion of the Cosmetology program and must pass the prescribed technical assessment and completion of a commencement level project. Course Syllabus Introduction to Cosmetology COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a one credit, one period class that will introduce students to basic cosmetology skills. Students will get a general overview of a variety of skills and prerequisites which are the foundation of Cosmetology I and II. Topics include cosmetology occupations, safety, professional image and life skills as well as hairstyling, nail and skin care. Various hands-on activities, as well as textbook generated worksheets, lectures and group discussions will help to reinforce the program. Students will also gain hours which are used toward the NYS licensing. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Students will be able to develop finger dexterity and fine motor skills through hands-on activities. 2. Students will also develop skills needed such as time management, communication and professionalism. 3. Students will gain a greater sense of understanding as to what the field of cosmetology is and what physical qualifications are needed to be a successful cosmetologist. INTEGRATED ACADEMICS N/A EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES School will provide: Cosmetology textbook; Intro to Cosmetology Kit that students will use for the entire course. The kit is to be returned complete or the student will be held responsible for the missing items. A list of supplies will be included in kit. Approximate cost to replace kit is $50.00. Students will provide: A closed toed rubber soled shoe worn for safety while working in lab/salon TEXTBOOK Milady. Milady Standard Cosmetology. Clifton Park, NY: Cengage, 2012. GRADING 34% Participation (given daily) 33% Written Grade (test, quizzes, homework, vocabulary, etc.) 33% Practical Grade (all hands-on activities) All work is due on the assigned date; if work is turned in late, the student will lose 10 points per day late. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES N/A 22
UNITS OF STUDY 1 Introduction and School Policy (T) Cosmetology Career Occupations (T) Life Skills (T) Safety/Sanitation(P) Shampoo and Conditioning (P and T) Manicures/ Pedicure (T) Nail Art (P) Course Calendar Introduction to Cosmetology 2 Professional Image (T) Communicating for Success (T) Roller Placement (P) Up do Hairstyling (P) Thermal Styling (P) QUARTER 3 Principles of Design (T) Hairstyling (T) Braiding (P) Perm Wrapping (P) 4 Facials (P) Makeup(P) Prom Styles (P) State Board Techniques (P) COSMETOLOGY (T) Theory (P) Practical Time Frame CCLS, WEEKS 1-2 Introduction and School Policy Cosmetology Career Occupations What are expectations in the Cosmetology classroom? How did Cosmetology evolve through the centuries? What are some of the career paths within the Cosmetology field? What are hazards in the salon? Discuss classroom orientation and expectations Explain how cosmetology has changed over the centuries. Discuss the different career opportunities that are available Discuss safety in the salon Chapter 1 History of Cosmetology and Occupations Reading and Book work, Essential review worksheets Ch 1Test Cosmetology Career Essay and presentation with rubric Observe safe behavior in salon Reflection Journal HMC01 HMC09 RST.9-10.1,2 WHST.9-10.2,4,9 23
Time Frame CCLS, WEEKS 3-4 Life Skills Shampoo and Conditioning What are life skills? Why are goals important to have? What are personal and professional ethics? Why should you have a mission statement? How do you properly use scalp manipulations during a shampoo? What is the ph scale and its importance in selecting shampoos? How do you properly drape a client for a service? Explain why life skills are an important tool to have as an adult Discuss the difference between long and short term goals Create students own mission statement Describe what ethics are and how they relate to Cosmetology Demonstrate the procedure for shampooing a manikin Demonstrate draping for a client protection. Label the ph scale Chapter 2 Life Skills Reading and Book work, Essential Review Worksheets Ch 2 scenarios Chapter 2 Test List life skills and how they will help in life every day Chart examples of short and long terms goals that students set for themselves (Make poster) Write a mission statement on index card and post in classroom. Visual observation of students shampooing technique Chart a variety of shampoos and rinses depending on their ph levels. Quiz on ph level and selecting shampoo. Reflection Journal HMC03 HU4.1 4.7 ESS01 ESS03 RST.9-10.1,2,3,7 WEEKS 5-6 Safety and Sanitation What is a safe environment for practicing Cosmetology? different levels of decontamination used in Cosmetology? What is Universal Precaution? Demonstrate safe procedures and proper sanitation Identify different methods of decontamination Demonstrate disinfection on implements Explain how to use universal precaution Visual observation following sanitation and disinfection in the salon. Chart different means of decontamination and the tools and implements that use that method. Quiz on Safety Reflection Journal HMC01 HMC06 HMC08 ESS08 RST.9-10.3,4,7 24
Time Frame WEEKS 6-7 Manicures What are different types of nail implements used for manicures? How do you set up your supplies on the manicure table? five basic nail shapes? What is the correct application technique of nail polish? Do you know how to perform a basic manicure? Did you know there are a variety of extra services you can offer your clients during a manicure? List the nail implements used during a manicure Use safety, sanitation and disinfection during the manicure procedure Be able to identify different nail shapes Demonstrate a manicure with polish Be able to use the proper during polish application Know the different types of extra spa services available Identify Implement test Quiz on safety, sanitation, and disinfection Label a diagram of manicure table and where the supplies should be set up Use a rubric to assess manicuring skills Visual application of polish List the different spa services Chapter 25 Manicuring, workbook, essential experience worksheets Complete Ch 25 scenarios Chapter 25 test Manicure Reflection in journal CCLS,,7 COSMETOLOGY WEEKS 8-9 Pedicures What implements and materials are used in pedicuring? steps for the pre-service procedure? What safety precautions are used in pedicures? used in cutting the toe nails and filing? How is a foot massage given? What is the postpedicure disinfection procedure? List the implements and materials used in giving a pedicure Follow a list of steps used for pedicuring procedure Discuss and use safety precautions during a pedicure Demonstrate proper filing and toenail cutting during a pedicure Demonstrate proper foot massage Demonstrate proper disinfection of pedicure supplies and foot bath Identify the implements and materials used during a pedicure test Visual observation correct steps are being used Chapter 26 Pedicuring Workbook, essential experience worksheets Complete Ch 26 Scenarios Chapter 26 Test Pedicure Reflection in journal,7 25
Time Frame WEEK 10 Nail Art How can you use add on services to generate extra income while manicuring or pedicuring? What is color wheel theory and why is it important in Cosmetology? Create and paint on a color wheel secondary and tertiary colors from the primary colors Demonstrate nail art designs Observe the students painting and mixing colors to create other colors from the primary colors they given Quiz on the color wheel and theory Reflection Journal CCLS, RST.9-10.1,3,7 WEEK 11 Professional Image What are professional and personal hygiene? What does dressing for professional success mean? What are ergonomic principles? Students will use appropriate methods to ensure professional and personal hygiene as well as well-being Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles, correct posture and work related movements Define what professional dress looks like in cosmetology Create a dress code for a salon Discuss as a group what their perception of professional and personal hygiene consists of Complete Ch 3 Your Professional Image reading and workbook. Essential Experience and review worksheets Complete Ch 3 scenarios Chapter 3 Test Reflection journal HMC09 HMC07 HLPD02 HMC02 RST.9-10.1,2,3 WEEK 12 Communicating for Success What are golden rules for human relations? What is the importance of effective communication? How is a successful client consultation conducted? How would you handle a client that is not satisfied using proper communication? Define human relations List the golden rules of human relations Demonstrate communication basics Explain what reflection listening is Role Play communication during client consultation Read Ch 4 Communication for Success and complete work book Essential Experience study guide worksheets and review Complete Ch 4 Scenarios Chapter 4 Test Reflection journal RST.9-10.1,2 26
Time Frame WEEKS 13-16 Roller Placement Up do Hairstyling What are roller setting, pin curl setting and hair ping? Why are they used? Demonstrate how to hair Label and Perform nostem, half-stem and full-stem pin curls Identify and Perform ridge curls Explain and Perform carved curls Explain and Perform cascade curls Perform barrel curls Perform on-base, halfbase and off-base roller placement Perform back combing/back brushing Perform up do hairstyles Following a pattern for roller placement Use a picture to duplicate a style Complete Ch 15 Hairstyling (Roller and pin curl styling sections only) Quiz on labeling parts of pin curl and stem direction Quiz on labeling parts of roller curl used roller placement Stem direction using rubric Roller placement using rubric Ch 15 Essential experience worksheet for roller placement and pin curls Visual observation of Compare completed style to picture for evaluation Test on Roller placement and pin curls, both written and practical performance with rubric Reflective journal entry CCLS, COSMETOLOGY WEEKS 17-20 Thermal Styling various blow-dry styling? How are thermal irons properly used? What are various thermal iron manipulations and how are they used safely? different types of hair pressing? Identify the different blow dry styling, tools, styling products and procedures Demonstrate a variety of blow dry styling Demonstrate thermal iron Demonstrate flat iron Ch 15 Hairstyling (Thermal Styling section) Workbook Ch 15 Essential Experience, Essential Review Blow dry styling technique with a rubric Test on Thermal styling using a rubric Visual observation providing immediate feedback Reflective journal 27
Time Frame WEEKS 21-23 Principles of Design five elements of hair design? five principles of design? different facial shapes? How are hairstyles designed to enhance or camouflage facial features? considerations when designing for men? List and define the five principles of design Identify the different facial shapes Describe ways to enhance facial features Describe different ways to camouflage facial flaws Create multiple hairstyles using the five different elements of design Poster with different facial shaped identified on it Chapter 12 Principles of Design Reading and work book Chapter 12 Essential worksheets and review Chapter 12 Scenarios Chapter 12 Test Reflective Journal CCLS, WEEKS 23-25 Hairstyling What type of hairstyles can be achieved with finger waves? How do you create new styles from you have previously learned? Create multiple hairstyles with finger waves and pin curls Create multiple hairstyles using roller placement and comb out strategies. Create multiple hairstyles using thermal styling Duplicate hairstyles from pictures Complete Chapter 15 Hairstyling Reading and workbook Complete Chapter 15 work sheets and review Rubrics to evaluate roller sets Rubrics to evaluate comb outs Rubrics to evaluate thermal styling Visual assessment comparing pictures to final project Reflective Journal Weeks 26-28 Braiding How is hair prepared for braiding? What are procedures for the invisible braid? procedures for rope braid? procedures for fishtail braid? procedures for single braids? procedures for cornrows? Demonstrate invisible braiding Demonstrate visible braiding Demonstrate rope braiding Demonstrate fishtail braiding Demonstrate single braids Demonstrate cornrows Create multiple hairstyles using a variety of braiding Complete Chapter 16 Braiding reading and work book Complete work sheets and review Chapter 16 scenarios Ch 16 Braiding Test Compare hairstyles to diagrams to assess Reflective journal 28
Time Frame WEEK 29-30 Perm Wrapping What is the basic perm ping technique? What is the straight set perm? How would perform a curvature? Why would you use a brick-lay technique? What does a weave do? What is a double-rod and why would you use it? What is a spiral? Demonstrate a basic perm Discuss why you would use a basic Demonstrate a straight set Discuss why you would use a straight set Demonstrate a curvature Discuss when you would use a curvature Demonstrate a bricklay Discuss why you do a brick-lay Demonstrate a weave Discuss why you would use a weave Demonstrate a double-rod Explain when it is appropriate to use a double-rod Demonstrate a spiral Explain what type of curl is achieved with a spiral Chart the different s and their uses Establish a permanent wave portfolio with pictures of s, procedures and explain why you would use the variety of s. Reflective Journal CCLS, RST.9-10.3,7 COSMETOLOGY WEEK 31-32 Facials various skin types and conditions? What are various types of massage movements and what are their physiological effects? What different types of products can be used in facial treatments? What is the procedure for a basic facial? Identify different skin types Explain skin analysis and its importance Identify different skin care supplies used during a facial Demonstrate and explain massage Perform a basic facial Read Chapter 22 Facials complete workbook Ch 22 essential experience worksheets and review Ch 22 Test Rubric for basic facial assessment Reflective Journal 29
Time Frame WEEK 33-34 Makeup What are various types of cosmetics and their uses? What is cosmetic color theory? What is the basic makeup application for everyday wear? What is the application for special occasion makeup? How do you apply and remove artificial eyelashes? Is there special makeup used for corrective makeup? Color Wheel theory (review), warm tones, cool tones Apply basic makeup application Apply special occasion makeup Apply corrective makeup Apply and remove artificial eyelashes (band lashes) Quiz on color wheel Observe application Read and complete workbook for Chapter 23 Facial makeup Complete Ch 23 essential experience and review worksheets Ch 23 Test Reflective Journal CCLS, WEEK 35-36 Prom Styles How would you duplicate a prom hairstyle? What type of prom style is used for short hair? How could you style medium length hair for the prom? How could you style a person with long hair for the prom? Using what students have learned earlier this year about roller placement, comb-out and thermal hair styling create a hairstyle from a picture Create short hairstyles that would be suitable for prom Create medium length hairstyles that would be suitable for prom Create prom hairstyles that could be worn to the prom for a client with long hair Rubric Visual observation Reflective journal RST.9-10.3 30
Time Frame WEEK 37-39 State Board Techniques What is needed to prepare for NYS Cosmetology boards? board blow dry styling board curling iron board roller placement board perm board pin curling finger waving NYS board rubric for blow dry styling NYS board rubric for curling iron NYS board rubric roller placement NYS board rubric perm NYS board rubric pin curling NYS board rubric finger waving Reflective journal HLPD03 CCLS, COSMETOLOGY WEEK 40 How do I pass the final exam? Students will review for written final Students will practice NYS design for final exam Written Final Exam Practical Final Exam WHST.9-10.4 31