COS 1007 - Preclinic Hair Styling and Design

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This course provides elementary hair service skills including trichology, shampooing, conditioning, thermal and wet hairstyling on all types and lengths of hair, wigs, and extensions. Students must be able to perform physical tasks to complete course requirements.
MnTC Goals
None

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 0051 and ESOL 0052 and ESOL 1033 OR completion of ESOL 0041 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

Trichology
Theory and practice of shampooing
Types of shampoos and conditioners and effects on hair
Practice long hair styling
Theory and practice of wet hairstyling
Theory and practice of thermal hairstyling
Finishing Techniques
Hazardous waste
Safety Precautions

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

describe hair structure and disorders of the hair and scalp.
demonstrate hair analysis.
demonstrate shampooing techniques.
perform scalp treatments.
list types of shampoos and conditioners and their effects on hair.
demonstrate all phases of hair styling for long and short hair.
demonstrate finishing techniques for wigs, extensions, or enhancements.
practice safety precautions for student and client.
demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.

Competency 1 (1-6)
None
Competency 2 (7-10)
None

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COS 1007 - Preclinic Hair Styling and Design