COS-101 - Cosmetology Skills Lab 1

6 credits

The student learns the techniques and procedures of haircutting, permanent waving, scalp treatments, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling, hair pressing, hairstyling, blow drying, thermal ironing, and an introduction to hairstyling for competition. Mannequin heads are used for practice under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Occupational safety and sanitation during each procedure are integrated and practiced. After meeting all requirements, the student will perform these skills in the STCC Cosmetology Client Lab.

Prerequisite(s): DRG-092;

Corequisite(s): BIO-119

Course previously known as: COSM-121