COSM 50B - Hair Cutting and Product Knowledge

    Recent Professors
    Patricia Gardner
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–30 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    COSM 50A.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COSM 50B
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides students with theory and practical knowledge of hair cutting techniques and hair products used in cosmetology. Using proper sterilization and sanitation techniques on all equipment and instruments, students will learn hair analysis, shampooing, use of scissors, razor/shaper, electrical clippers/trimmers, thinning/tapering shears for wet and dry cutting. In order to meet state requirements for testing, students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or have completed 10th grade and passed an Ability to Benefit (ATB) and be at least 17 years old. Beginning Cosmetology (COSM 50B) is a continuation of a fundamentals of cosmetology. Theory in rules, regulations, and sanitation, professional image, bacteriology, basic procedures of draping, shampooing, haircutting, thermal iron techniques and hair augmentation are taught by lecture and demonstration of supervised work practice. To meet state board requirements for testing, students must have a (GED) or have completed 10th grade and passed an ability to benefit (ATB) and at least 17 years old. Prerequisite: COSM 50A.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–3:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–12:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–3:45pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–12:15pm