Cosmetology & Nail Tech Course Description
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Level: |
11th and 12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Highland Community College, Freeport |
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Time: |
7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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HCC Credit: |
Highland Community College - Dual Credit** 6 credits |
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Prerequisite: |
8th grade reading level |
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HCC Fees: |
$750-$757 ($80 uniform and shoes, $30-$37 uniform smock, $250 basic student kit and $120 course fee, $240 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year), to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Textbook Fees: |
Approximately $300 textbook bundle and study guide |
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Calendar: |
This class follows the HCC calendar |
Students will identify safety and decontamination procedures required for safety and sanitary customers services in the cosmetology industry. Students will identify hair anatomy and disorders as well as perform shampooing and conditioning the hair and scalp. Students will identify and demonstrate skills in basic hair design such as finger waving, pin curls and rollers. Students will perform basic lab services on mannequins and clientele.
Course content covers COSM 121.
All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.
All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC.
COSMETOLOGY II (COSMO II) (19101A002)
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Level: |
12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Highland Community College, Freeport |
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Time: |
1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec Credit: |
Highland Community College - Dual Credit** 6 credits |
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Prerequisite: |
Completion of Cosmetology I with a C or better and 95% attendance rate |
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HCC Fees: |
$390 ($120 course fee, $240 tech & activity fees, $30 registration fee per school year), to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Textbook Fees: |
Use book from year 1 |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the HCC calendar |
Students will demonstrate skill in thermal pressing. Students will learn and demonstrate various braiding techniques. Students will understand the communication on client consultations. Students will learn and perform manicuring and pedicuring. Students will identify different hair cutting strategies and will perform various haircuts on men, women and children. Course content covers COSM 122.
All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC.