Cosmetology I
Cosmetology I is designed to develop skills in permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, hair cutting, cleaning and styling of wigs and hairpieces, hair pressing and hair color. Additional skills taught are manicures/pedicures, facials, make-up, hairstyling, and finger waving. Students practice skills on mannequins. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization activities required. Each student is required to purchase a mannequin and other materials.
Prerequisites:
- 10-12th grade
- Testing required
Credits:
- 2 hr. classroom
Cosmetology II
Cosmetology II students develop advanced skills in tinting hair, lightening hair, salon planning and management, chemistry, and anatomy. Students practice their skills on patrons. Students must take the Cosmetology License Exam in order to recieve program completer certification. An exam registration fee may be required. By passing the exams a student can obtain a verified credit. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization activities required. Each student is required to purchase a mannequin and other materials.
Prerequisites:
- 11-12th grade
- "C" average in Cosmetology I
Credits:
- 2 hr. classroom
Cosmetology III
Cosmetology III students refine and enhance the skills learned during the first two years of the program. Emphasis is placed on preparing for both the written and practical parts of the Virginia State Board of Cosmetology Licensure Examination. Students who progress satisfactory will have the opportunity to participate in a CO-OP program which provides work experience in a salon. Students must take the Cosmetology License Exam in order to recieve program completer certification. An exam registration fee may be required. By passing the exams a student can obtain a verified credit. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization activities required. A course materials fee will be charged.
Prerequisites:
- 12th grade
- "C" average in Cosmetology II
Credits:
- 2 hr. classroom
