COS 1033 - Preclinic Chemical Texture

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course introduces the theory of chemical texturizing, as well as chemical services such as permanent wave and chemical relaxer services. Topics may also include soft curl permanents, smoothing services, and other chemical texturizing services. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
N/A

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950 and RDNG 0950 or above OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of “C” or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0041 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0031 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0042 with a grade of “C” or higher and ESOL 0043 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content

Permanent wave products
Permanent wave wraps
Processing of permanent waves
Chemical relaxer products
Chemical relaxer applications
Processing of chemical relaxers
Procedure for soft curl perming
Ingredients in related products
Selecting proper products
Client consultation
Safety precautions
Proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, students will be able to …

describe chemical formulations for chemical texture services.
demonstrate proper permanent wave wrapping techniques.
demonstrate proper procedure for chemical hair relaxing services.
explain soft curl permanent procedure.
describe steps for chemical texture consultations.
explain product selection and formulation techniques.
demonstrate chemical safety precautions for service provider and client.
safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.
communicate appropriately and effectively with clients.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies N/A
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
N/A
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
N/A

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