Cosmetology: Program Outline  

CO101 HIV / AIDS 

(4 Hours)

Education on the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV and AIDS; discussion of attitudes and behavior in dealing with individuals who may have the virus or syndrome; explanation of Board requirements regarding license renewal and completion of the Board approved education course on HIV and AIDS.

CO102 FLORIDA LAW

(25 Hours)

All Rules as set forth by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Chapter 477, Cosmetologist Licensures and Operations.

CO103 SANITATION AND STERILIZATION

(56 Hours / 60 Services)

The methods of equipment sterilization, cleaning, health and safety in practical use and salon operations.

CO104 CHEMICAL WAVING, RELAXING AND STRAIGHTENING 

(200 Hours / 65 Services)

Permanent waving – identification of chemistry, products, and relationship to hair structure. Hair relaxer – purpose of relaxing, definition, product ingredients, sodium hydroxide relaxers, and steps to chemical relaxing.

CO105 HAIR COLORING

(150 Hours / 45 Services)

Principles of color theory and preparations including:  Consultation, safety precautions for coloring, hydrogen peroxide activity, and correction of coloring problems.

CO106 HAIR STYLING

(360 Hours / 300 Services)

Differences in roller styling and blow-drying; types of roller sets; styling methods and designs.

CO107 SHAMPOOS AND RINSES

(50 Hours / 50 Services)

Proper shampoo techniques and products; rinses for various hair types.

CO108 SCALP TREATMENT AND HAIR CARE RINSES

(30 Hours / 45 Services)

Basic care definitions and practice; performing scalp manipulations and techniques; recognizing scalp and hair disorders commonly seen in a salon.

CO109 HAIR SHAPING

(200 Hours / 75 Services)

Instruction in men's, women's and children's haircuts and the various degrees of shapes.

CO110 FACIALS AND MAKEUP

(40 Hours / 20 Services)

Physical and psychological effects of applications and techniques; materials and equipment; various types of corrective facials; cosmetic products and applications; dramatic/creative makeup.

CO111 HAIR REMOVAL

(40 Hours / 10 Services)

General classification of hair removal; identification of acceptable techniques involved in permanent hair removal; methods of temporary hair removal.

CO112 MANICURE, PEDICURE AND NAIL EXTENSIONS 

(10 Hours / 80 Services)

Nail shape and disease identification; proper use of implements, cosmetics and materials; massage techniques; the different types of manicures; nail extensions, wraps and acrylics; safety; pedicure procedures.

CO113 SALON BUSINESS

(35 Hours)

 How to open, manage and operate a successful salon and the promotion of retail and services. 

All hours and services are those required by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation.