COSM 117 - Basic Skill Building in Cosmetology - Laboratory

    Recent Professors
    Claudia Liset Campos, Isela Garcia, Monique Dalton, Peter Wong
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    10
    Prerequisite
    COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    and Cosmetology Business and Professions Code Section 7321 provides that a student: (a) is not less than 17 years of age, (b) has completed the 10th grade in the public schools of this state or its equivalent. This course encompasses individual and group instruction so that students can obtain knowledge and build a foundation in the basic practical skills of all cosmetology industry related procedures. The course emphasizes student comprehension and practice of disinfecting, sanitation and decontamination, and health and safety standards required by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Topics covered in the first half of the course include skin care, hair removal, eye brow arching, nail technology, haircutting, scalp treatments, thermal and wet hairstyling which will include curl placement, hair shaping, finger waves, and pin curl construction. The second half of the course includes chemical use and procedures in the application of soft curl and permanent waving, sodium hydroxide relaxer, hair coloring, and bleaching. Specialized areas of study in the use of clippers, men's haircutting and styling, eyelash enhancements, and highlighting methods are also introduced.
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