Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionFirst of two courses introducing the beginning principles and practices of hairstyling. Covers the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Acts and Regulations, health, safety, and disinfection and sanitation. Includes basic shampooing, blow drying, curling, and hairstyling. Introduces basic haircutting, scalp massage, non-chemical straightening. Both theory and practical applications required by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be covered. Students will be introduced to the clinic floor performing client services. The 600-hour program is designed to prepare students for the hairstyling examination and as an entry-level hairstylist. This is an open-entry/open-exit class with a required minimum number of combined lecture/lab hours per week. 