Our Cosmetology Apprentice Program consists of the basics + advanced training. These basics will prepare beginner and intermediate, students with the tools and skills needed to become a licensed professional
This program does not accept government funding but we do offer payment plans
The curriculum consists of 18 Months and students will complete 3000 hrs of theory and practical studies under the supervision of a licensed professional. Students enrolled shall complete two levels which shall consist of:
Level 1 the following subjects related to cosmetology
1. Theory = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours)
(i)chemistry ; (ii) sanitation and sterilization; (iii)introduction to skin care and nail care.(iv) EPA; OSHA; Infection Control Standards; blood spill procedures; (v) AIDS; HIV; and communicable diseases.
2. Theory of Permanent Waving = (20) - (20 credit hours/20 clock hours)
(i) the chemistry of permanent wave solution and its reaction; (ii) the chemistry of relaxers and its reaction; (iii) the principles of permanent wave rod placement
3. Theory of Hair Coloring = (45) - (45 credit hours/45 clock hours)
(i) chemistry of color; (ii) principles of color application; (iii) the chemical action of hair color.
4. Theory of Hair and Scalp Treatments and Conditioning = (20) - (20 credit hours/20 clock hours) (i) hair analysis; (ii) scalp condition; (iii) treatments; (iv) analysis, condition and treatments.
5 .Theory of Hair cutting = (30) - (30 credit hours/30 clock hours)
(i) proper handling and care of instruments
6. Theory of Shampooing = (15) - (15 credit hours/15 clock hours)
(i) proper procedure of shampooing; (ii) knowledge of shampoo formulas; (iii) water temperature.
7. Theory of Hairdressing = (45) - (45 credit hours/45 clock hours)
(i) 20 hours training on mannequins; (ii) 25 hours training on live models (without compensation).
8. Theory of Nail Care and Skin Care = (25) - (25 credit hours/25 clock hours)
(i) concepts and principles of nail care procedures and correct handling of instruments (10 credit hours/10 clock hours); (ii) concepts and principles of skin care procedures and techniques (15 credit hours/15 clock hours):
LEVEL: 2
Level 2 consists of Cosmetology Apprentice Student receiving hands on training under a Licensed Professional
1. Theory = (100) - (100 credit hours/100 clock hours)
(i) sterilization and sanitation; (ii) physiology; (iii) electricity; (iv) safety precautions; (v) chemistry of beauty products, actions/reactions, and the composition of tints, dyes and bleaches; (vi) salesmanship; (vii) telephone etiquette and ethics; (viii) salon deportment: consisting of instruction in courtesy, neatness and professional attitude in meeting the public
2. Social Skills, reception or Desk Work, Art and Ethics, State Board of Cosmetology Laws and Rules = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours)
3. Laboratory = (50) - (50 credit hours/50 clock hours) Shall include practical training in preparing germicidal solutions, shampoos, tint and bleaches, practical training in washing and sanitizing all equipment in the beauty salon.
4. Hairdressing, Shampoo and Comb-out = (280) - (280 credit hours) Shall include shampoos, comprising dry, soap less, oil and reconditioner, finger waving, wet curls, thermo curling, blow drying, hair styles, comb outs and all types of pressing; hot combs and chemicals.
5. Hair Cutting and Shaping = (125) - (125 credit hours/166 applications)
6. Permanent Waving = (180) - (180 credit hours/60 applications)
7. Chemical Hair Relaxing = (100) - (100 credit hours/50 applications)
8. Hair Coloring and Hair Lightening = (140) - (140 credit hours)
(i) temporary rinses and semi permanent color (10 credit hours /12 applications)
(ii) hair lightening (25 credit hours/10 applications) (iii)virgin tints (40 credit hours/20 applications) (iv) retouches (60 credit hours /30 applications) (v) predisposition tests 2 1/2 credit hours (vi) dye and tint removal 2 1/2 credit hours
9. Scalp and Hair Treatment = (50) - (50 credit hours /66 applications) brushing and manipulations, corrective treatments, reconditioning treatments.
10.Facial Treatment, Make-up and Hair Removal = (55) - (55 credit hours) (i)facial treatments (30 credit hours/30 applications) (ii) make-up applications (20 credit hours/20 applications) (iii) brow and lash tint (5 credit hours/5 applications)
11. Hair Removal = (30) - (30 credit hours):(i)lip, chin and face (10 credit hours/20 applications) (ii) brow tweezing (10 credit hours/20 applications) (iii) brow waxing (10 credit hours/20 applications)
12. Manicures, Pedicures and Nail Sculpting = (90) - (90 credit hours) (i) manicures with hand and forearm massage (25 credit hours/25 applications) (ii) pedicures with foot and leg massage (20 credit hours/20 applications) (iii) nail sculpting (45 credit hours/15 applications)
After 3000 hrs has been completed and student passes their exit exam with an 80% or higher, students will be able to sit for their Georgia Cosmetology State Board Exam for licensure
TUITION: $6500
Includes Book, Kit, School Shirt
