Course Details

This course presents basic practices, demonstrations of technical procedures and practical application of cosmetology skills. Students learn the basics of infection control with safety decontamination, and sanitation; properties of the hair and scalp; analysis of the hair and scalp, principles of hair design; shampooing, conditioning, draping, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting; hairstyling and to identify the responsibilities of the cosmetologist. Critical thinking skills will be developed.

This course covers barbering theory for the following subjects: history of barbering, tools and equipment, professional straight razor shaves, facial hair design, and haircutting and styling techniques for short hair. With instruction, students perform demonstrations and practical applications for each subject. Students demonstrate competency through assignments, testing and practical applications.

This course covers chemical relaxer theory and techniques, color theory and techniques, and perming theory and techniques. Students receive instruction, perform demonstrations, and perform practical applications for each of these basic cosmetology and hair design related chemical services. Theory for each subject is covered and students are required to demonstrate competency through practical application, assignments, and testing.

This course presents basic esthetic service practices, theory, instruction, demonstrations of technical procedures, and practical application of cosmetology esthetic skills. Students learn hair removal, facials, skincare procedures on the face or body, and makeup procedures. Students demonstrate competency with assignments, tests, and practical skill demonstration.

Nails Basics covers basic nail service practices, theory, instruction, and demonstration of technical procedures, including the practical application of nail enhancements and routine nail care. Students also learn how to perform manicures, pedicures, gel polishes, nail care, nail enhancements, and nail removal. Students demonstrate competency with assignments, tests, and practical skills.

In the Clinical I Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

In the Clinical II Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

In the Clinical III Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

This course provides students with opportunities to learn new techniques while continuing to refine and perfect skills acquired in earlier courses. Students will reinforce foundational competencies while expanding their technical abilities. Emphasis is placed on efficiency, consistency, and professional application.

This course challenges students to elevate previously learned techniques to a higher level of artistry and precision. Students will explore advanced applications, creative adaptations, and industry trends that build upon foundational knowledge.

In the Clinical IV Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

In the Clinical V Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

In the Clinical VI Course, students begin to provide salon services in the clinical setting. This course provides practical experience and learning in a real salon setting. Students perform on clients the services learned in previous courses. This course helps prepare them for client work and building a clientele.

The Cosmetology program prepares students to enter the world of hair design, skin care, nail care and enhancements by teaching the required skills for success in a competitive industry. Students will develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in or building a salon business. Students will work with salon guests in a modern, well-equipped salon and will perform these skills with the newest techniques, products and equipment in the industry. At the end of the program, students will be qualified to take the Utah State Cosmetology Licensing Exams (a valid US Social Security Number and Government issued ID is necessary for licensure)