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cosmetology curriculum overview
Full-Time Schedule
42.5 weeks
Tues. through Fri.: 10 am - 6 pm
Sat. 8:15 am - 5 pm
 Express your creativity and talent in hair, skin and nail care and makeup application. Our cosmetology course incorporates extensive hands-on learning to provide you a complete understanding of beauty and wellness. Upon completion, you will be ready to succeed as a licensed cosmetologist.
Introduction / Alpha Unit Beta Unit Gamma Unit / Salon Lifestyle
You'll start learning the fundamentals of cutting, styling and chemical restructuring of hair; skin and nail care; makeup;and the related sciences. Lectures, demonstrations and workshops concentrate on developing skill and accuracy and reinforcing classroom knowledge. You'll be introduced to merchandising, client servicing and personal development skills. This unit also covers state safety requirements.

Apply your knowledge through clinic experiences while you increase your understanding in the classroom. In this unit, you will refine your skills and gain the expertise you need to meet the Aveda Institute Columbus' skin care, body care and makeup service standards and state safety requirements.

 Get ready to launch your career with in-depth training in client service, time management, self-promotion, goal-setting, merchandising and entrepreneurship. Your speed, accuracy and concentration are now ready for the salon. You can demonstrate competency in all tasks required for the skill certification examination, and possess the theoretical knowledge you need to pass the written examination required by the Aveda Institute Columbus and the State of Ohio for licensure. It is time to realize your dreams as a salon professional.
Weeks 1 through 23
Weeks 24 through 36
Weeks 37 through 42.5
Classroom: 
 400 hours
Clinic: 
 451 hours
Total: 
 851 hours
Classroom: 
   45.5 hours
Clinic: 
 414.0 hours
Total: 
 459.5 hours
Classroom: 
   54.5 hours
Clinic: 
 174.0 hours
Total: 
 228.5 hours

Plant Aromaology™
history of aromaology
Therapeutic effects
custom blending

Chemistry
scalp and hair analysis
bacteriology
infection control
sanitation/sterilization
ingredient analysis

Anatomy and Physiology
cells, tissue and organs
muscular system
nervous system
circulatory system
endocrine system
excretory system
respiratory system
digestive system
nutrition

Shampooing / Conditioning
product analysis
procedures / techniques
draping for wet & dry chemical services
selecting correct shampoo / conditioner

Hairstyling
wet styling
finger waving
pin curling techniques
roller curls
comb out techniques
artistry in hair styling & hair dressing
thermal styling
conventional thermal (marcek) irons
electric thermal irons
blow-dry styling & finishing

Hair Cutting
client consultation
implements and techniques
sectioning
scissors
clippers
razors

Permanent Restructuring
history of permanent waving
chemistry solutions
pre-perm analysis
rod selection
perming techniques
custom perm design and wrapping

Chemical Hair Relaxing / Restructuring
product analysis
client hair analysis
application techniques
equipment, implements and materials

Hair Coloring
color theory
classifications of hair color
product analysis
corrective coloring
contemporary techniques
one dimensional
multidimensional
foils
bleach / tone

Skin Care
histology
disorders
facials
cleansing
moisturizing

Makeup
color theory
contoured and natural makeup
application (subtle & dramatic)
1581 North High Street       |        1618 Neil Avenue        |         Columbus, Ohio 43201        |         614.291.2421
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