Required Level of Achievement

All students are required to maintain a minimum of 70% grade point average in theory and practical areas throughout the entire cosmetology course. In addition, a minimum score of 85% must also be achieved on the comprehensive theory final exam. (Please refer to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for additional requirements.) Graduation Requirements -- Completion of 750 hours of coursework within 150 % stated timeframe of course     (i.e. full-time being up to 18 months and part-time being up to 36 months) -- Passing final theory and practical exams with a score of at least 85% -- Tuition balance must be paid in full.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a diploma and a transcript of hours completed.

Texts

    Pivot Pointís - Salon Fundamentals: Esthetics Textbook
    Pivot Pointís - Salon Fundamentals: Esthetics Study Guide

Course Contents (750 hours)

Basic Training - 75 hours

    -- History of skin care
    -- Personal hygiene & Public Health
    -- Professional Ethics
    -- Sterilization & Sanitation
    -- Introduction to Skin Analysis & Skin Care & Facial Treatment

Scientific Concepts - 150 hours    

    -- Cells, Metabolism & Body Systems
    -- Bacteriology
    -- Physiology & Histology of The Skin
    -- Human Anatomy
    -- Disorders of the Skin & Special Esthetics Procedure

Practice & Procedures - 500 hours

    -- Non-therapeutic massage, Excluding Scalp
    -- Nutrition & Health of Skin
    -- Skin Analysis    
    -- Cleansing the Skin
    -- Mask Therapy & Facial Treatments
    -- Facial Treatments Without the Aid of Machines
    -- Hair Removal; Including Tweezer method, Depilating, Waxing & their use
    -- Professional Make-Up Techniques
    -- Product Knowledge as it Relates to Esthetics

Business Practice - 25 hours

    -- Illinois Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics & Nail Technology Act & Rules  Management. Inventory control, record-keeping, interviewing, and supplies, OSHA standards relating to chemical use.