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Case 6
Cosmetology
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General.
Definition: A program that generally prepares individuals to
cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply
cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures;
massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice
as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service
salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling,
manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing,
chemical applications, esthetics, shop management,
sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable
professional and labor laws and regulations.
Barbering/Barber.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to shave and
trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit
hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic
treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional
barbers at various levels. Includes instruction in facial
shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming;
shampooing; hair cutting; hair styles and styling art;
facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair
and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee
fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer
service; and shop business practices.
Electrolysis/Electrology and Electrolysis Technician.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to
permanently remove hair from the human scalp, face, and body
using specialized charged solid needle probes, and to
function as licensed electrologists and electrolysis
technicians. Includes instruction in direct current
electrolysis, alternating current/high frequency thermolysis,
blend/dual modality treatments, equipment theory and
operation, safety and sanitation, client evaluation and
care, laws and regulations, and business practices.
Make-Up Artist/Specialist.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to
professionally apply cosmetic makeup preparations and
perform complete and specialized appearance makeovers
including hairdressing, wig work, masking, temporary
prosthesis applications, cosmetic applications, and related
costuming for leisure or for professional stage, camera,
clinical, or security purposes. Includes instruction in
period and contemporary hairstyling and costuming; wig work
and hairpiece application; synthetic hair and masks;
cosmetic preparations and treatments; makeup artistry;
attachment, removal, and camouflaging of prostheses; health
and safety; client consultation and care; pre- and
post-production operations; set and crew conduct and
relations; script, instruction, and prescription
interpretation; labor relations; and business practices.
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to shampoo,
cut, style, set, and dress the scalp hair of women and/or
men, braid hair, apply hair cosmetics and wigs, and prepare
for licensure as professional cosmetologists, hairdressers,
and barbers at various levels. Includes instruction in hair
design theory and concepts, hair cleaning and shampooing,
hair coloring, chemical applications and permanent
reconstructions, hair anatomy and physiology, scalp diseases
and treatments, wig and hairpiece fitting, hair braiding,
customer service, shop management, equipment operation,
health and safety, and applicable laws and regulations.
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to massage
and treat the face, neck, and scalp with chemical and
cosmetic preparations, and to function as licensed facial
specialists in specialized and full service salons. Includes
instruction in facial surface anatomy; skin properties; skin
decontamination and infection control; facial massage;
facial makeup; facial wrapping; selection and application of
creams, lotions, oils, and other chemicals and cosmetics;
European and other facial techniques; client evaluation and
care; applicable laws and regulations; and business
practices.
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to cleanse,
depilate, massage, and beautify the human body and to
function as licensed estheticians and skin care specialists.
Includes instruction in skin anatomy, physiology, and
health; principles of nutrition; decontamination and
infection control; health and safety; facial and body
massage; body wrapping and spa treatments; temporary hair
removal including waxing and tweezing; color and skin
analysis; client consultation and care; applicable laws and
regulations; business practices; and sometimes related
alternative healing regimens.
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to shape
fingernails and toenails, remove unwanted skin and
blemishes, apply polish and cosmetics to nails, and function
as licensed manicurists or nail technicians/specialists.
Includes instruction in manicuring theory; skin anatomy;
nail growth, irregularities, and diseases; sterilization and
sanitation; equipment and table maintenance; cuticle,
blemish, and rough skin removal; nail filing, shaping, and
polishing; cream application and extremity massage; nail
sculpture and design art; product storage and use; customer
service; laws and regulations; and business practices.
Permanent Cosmetics/Makeup and Tattooing.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to prepare
and apply permanent markings, color, and cosmetic products
to the face and body for aesthetic or clinical purposes; to
remove unwanted markings; and to function as licensed
permanent makeup artists and tattooists. Includes
instruction in client consultation; sterilization and
sanitation; skin anatomy, diseases, and disorders; skin
preparation and anesthetics; color theory; machine theory
and operation; needle selection; applications such as
eyebrows, eyeliners, lips, lipliners, beauty marks, and
blemish/mark removal; after care; laws and regulations; and
business practices.
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager.
Definition: A program that prepares cosmetologists,
hairstylists, and other personal grooming specialists to
manage beauty parlors, shops, and full-service or
specialized salons and to prepare for licensure as
professional salon owners and operators. Includes
instruction in cosmetic services marketing and retailing;
advertising and promotion; salon management; the cosmetic
and salon supply industries; hiring, supervision, and labor
relations; applicable business and professional laws and
regulations; professional standards and image; and customer
service.
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor.
Definition: A program that prepares cosmetologists, barbers,
stylists, nail technicians, and other grooming specialists
to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited
schools of cosmetology and barbering, and to prepare for
licensure as instructors. Includes instruction in
cosmetology arts and sciences teaching principles; student
learning styles; professional curricula development;
instructional planning; instructional methods and aids;
student counseling and career assistance; test development;
and classroom/clinic management.
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician.
Definition: A program that prepares individuals to massage
and treat the face, neck, and body with advanced chemical
and cosmetic preparations and esthetic medical treatments,
and to function as licensed master or medical estheticians
in dermatologists' and plastic surgeons' offices as well as
in salons and spas. Includes instruction in advanced anatomy
and physiology, skin properties and disorders, sanitation
and infection control, advanced facial treatments, spa body
treatments, advanced extractions, corrective makeup,
chemical peels, microdermabrasion, lymphatic drainage and
advanced massage techniques, pre- and post-operative
esthetic skin care, client/patient evaluation and care,
applicable laws and regulations, and business practices.
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