Title: Cosmetology II (19101-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Demonstrating Safety, Sanitation, and Disease Control
  Clean hands before and after every service.
  Demonstrate standard treatment of an injury to a client and to oneself.
  Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for sanitizing and disinfecting implements after exposure to blood.
  Identify the components of an SDS.
  Demonstrate procedures for attending to a contaminated work area.
  Demonstrate knowledge of bloodborne pathogens, including hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as well as blood poisoning.
  Demonstrate safety practices when working with chemicals.
Maintaining, Sanitizing, Cleaning, and Disinfecting Implements, Equipment, and Facilities
  Clean combs, brushes, shears, and other implements.
  Disinfect combs, brushes, shears, and other implements.
  Disinfect electrical equipment.
  Maintain salon equipment.
  Disinfect rollers, clips, perm rods, and perm trays.
  Launder towels, capes, and smocks.
  Disinfect work areas.
Exhibiting Professionalism and Workplace Ethics
  Demonstrate a professional image.
  Demonstrate good posture and physical poise.
  Follow practices and procedures related to workplace ethics.
  Demonstrate the ability to perform state board skills in the allotted time.
Gathering Client History
  Record the client's personal and medical information.
  Summarize the client's medical history to ensure the client's health and safety.
  Inform the client of any irregular scalp and hair conditions.
Cutting Hair
  Consult with the client before the haircut.
  Drape the client.
  Analyze the client's hair.
  Perform various haircutting elevations.
  Demonstrate hand positions for cutting.
  Demonstrate handling of haircutting implements.
  Demonstrate cutting hair at all elevations.
  Perform a cross-check of the overall haircut.
Styling Hair
  Consult with the client prior to styling hair.
  Apply design style principles.
  Select blow-drying styling tools for the blow-out finish.
  Set hair, using pin curls.
  Set hair, using thermal tools.
  Set hair, using rollers.
  Demonstrate hair wrapping and sculpting techniques.
  Perform finger waves.
  Demonstrate braiding techniques.
  Demonstrate comb-out techniques.
Performing a Permanent Wave
  Consult with the client regarding a permanent wave.
  Analyze the hair and scalp condition.
  Perform a preliminary strand test for a permanent wave.
  Select the rod type for permanent waving.
  Perform a wrap method.
  Apply protective cream and cotton for client protection.
  Demonstrate the application of chemicals.
  Demonstrate test curl.
Performing Chemical Relaxing and Straightening
  Identify straightening and chemical relaxing products.
  Analyze the hair before straightening it.
  Examine the scalp.
  Consult with the client about prior chemical relaxers used.
  Select a straightening or chemical relaxer product.
  Select the strength of the relaxer.
  Demonstrate sectioning and sub-sectioning.
  Apply protective cream.
  Apply relaxer.
Performing Soft-Curl Permanent
  Select the rod type for the desired result.
  Select a wrap method and sectioning pattern using appropriate tension, based on the desired results.
  Give a soft-curl permanent.
  Complete the client record card for chemical services.
Lightening and Coloring Hair
  Record the client consultation information, including factors that may affect services.
  Differentiate among the types of color.
  Formulate the desired color for the client.
  Select the strength of the developer for the desired results.
  Perform a patch/predisposition test to determine sensitivity to color.
  Perform a preliminary strand test for color.
  Demonstrate sectioning and sub-sectioning for hair color services.
  Apply temporary and/or semi-permanent color to hair.
  Apply demi-permanent color to hair.
  Apply first-time (virgin) permanent color to hair.
  Apply permanent color retouch.
  Apply first-time (virgin) lightener.
  Apply lightening retouch.
  Demonstrate highlighting and lowlighting techniques.
  Demonstrate ways to remove hair color from the skin.
  Complete the client record card for color services.
Caring for Skin, Hands, and Feet
  Remove unwanted hair.
  Perform a basic manicure.
  Perform a basic pedicure.
  Perform a basic facial.
Managing the Salon
  Identify local, state, and federal regulations for operating a business.
  Explain the types of insurance coverage needed by salons.
  Evaluate various salon business types.
  Perform inventory control.
  Demonstrate knowledge of employee-management skills.
  Keep a daily salon record.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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