Cosmetology Course

 

 

The educational objective of the Cosmetology Course at the Sharon Hill Campus and Aston Campus is to provide a balanced program of instruction to those students interested in career preparation and personal development.  The ever-changing demands of employers and the personal needs of the student body require Venus Beauty Academy to continue upgrading and adapting the programs of study.  Successful completion of the Cosmetology Course will provide graduates with the basis for professional growth and employment in the many areas of the Cosmetology field and a greater sense of community awareness and social responsibility.

 

 

 

Science Subjects

 

Total Time Allotted (Hours)

 

Classroom and Lectures

(Hours)

 

Practical and Clinic

(Hours)

Orientation

 

5

 

5

 

N/A

Your Professional Image

 

10

 

10

 

Constant

Bacteriology and Decontamination

 

10

 

10

 

Constant

Properties of the Scalp and Hair

 

39

 

14

 

25

The Nail and its Disorders

 

18

 

18

 

 

Chemistry

 

25

 

10

 

 

Electricity and Light Theory

 

4

 

4

 

 

Cells, Anatomy, and Physiology

 

18

 

18

 

 

The Skin and its Disorders

 

10

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical Subjects

 

Hours

 

Hours

 

Hours

Artificial Nails

 

29

 

4

 

25

Manicuring and Pedicuring

 

43

 

7

 

36

Draping and Shampooing

 

49

 

9

 

40

Haircutting

 

129

 

31

 

98

Permanent Waving

 

165

 

15

 

150

Hair Coloring

 

147

 

36

 

111

Wet Hairstyling

 

225

 

20

 

205

Theory of Massage

 

8

 

4

 

4

Facials

 

57

 

6

 

51

Facial Makeup

 

14

 

5

 

9

Removing unwanted Hair

 

9

 

3

 

6

Chemical Hair Relaxing

 

25

 

3

 

22

Thermal Hair Straightening

 

20

 

4

 

16

Thermal Hairstyling

 

97

 

10

 

87

Artificial Hair

 

20

 

4

 

16

Salon Selling

 

16

 

16

 

 

Salon Business

 

26

 

26

 

 

Pennsylvania State Laws

 

32

 

32

 

 

TOTAL HOURS

 

1,250

 

334

 

916

 

Opportunities for Employment:  Hairstylist, Colorist, Permanent Wave Specialist, Product Demonstrator, Platform Artist, Manufacturer Representative, Scalp and Hair Specialist, Cosmetician, Nail Technician, etc.  Teaching methods include:  lectures, demonstrations, practical work, videos, role playing, games, timed drills.

 

Each student receives a textbook, several workbooks (theory and practical), and Pennsylvania State Laws.  Instructors record the grade the students earn in each exercise, lesson drill, and subject exam.  Students also take comprehensive exams at various intervals during their training.  The following is our grading system: 

 

A (100-93) Excellent; B (92-85) Very Good; C (84-77) Good; D (76-70) Poor; F (69-0) Failure

 

In addition to their workbook exercises, students are also graded on such other factors as attendance, appearance, and attitude.  Instructors discuss the student’s progress with them periodically.