Title

COSM1204 - Salon Practicum Hair Technician

API ID

Credits

1 - 16

Description

In this course, students work in a licensed school salon to meet requirements stipulated by the State Board of Cosmetology. The course includes instruction in applied science and skills in shampooing, scalp and hair conditioning, hair design and shaping, chemical hair control, hair coloring and hair styling. Each student is required to complete a specific minimum number of clinical exercises, as well as a minimum number of clinical hours, to fulfill requirements set by the State Board of Cosmetology.

Competencies

  1. Assess client needs and conduct a successful client consultation.
  2. Apply Minnesota laws and rules to everyday practice.
  3. Execute proper sanitation and disinfection practices, including the use of personal protective equipment.
  4. Conduct shampoo services and conditioning treatments, including scalp and hair analysis.
  5. Demonstrate the appropriate draping for desired salon services.
  6. Perform balanced haircuts following established guidelines.
  7. Create smooth, balanced thermal and blow-dry styles for different hair textures and densities.
  8. Conduct hair foil applications using both weave and slice techniques.
  9. Demonstrate single-process color services, including virgin and retouch applications.
  10. Perform thio and sodium hydroxide relaxers using virgin and retouch applications.
  11. Demonstrate perm sectioning, wrapping and chemical applications.
  12. Demonstrate the appropriate workstation setup for desired salon services.