Hairdressing/Barbering
Course Descriptions
HAIRDRESSING
9 - HAIRDRESSING/BARBERING I (3 credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students
deciding to enter the field of hairdressing and barbering will
be introduced to the basics of safety and sanitation and personal
hygiene, as well as equipment identification and use. Students
are introduced to professional image, sterilization and sanitation
methods, draping, product knowledge, hair design and styling,
nail structure, skin care and permanent waving. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
HAIRDRESSING
10 - HAIRDRESSING/BARBERING II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Hairdressing/Barbering I
In Grade 10, students are introduced to: professional image;
sterilization and sanitation; draping techniques; shampooing;
rinsing; conditioning; haircutting; hair designing; permanent
waving; hair coloring; chemical hair relaxing and soft curl
perm; artificial hair techniques; nails; skin care; hair removal
(temporary); electric current and light therapy techniques;
styling enhancers; and salon business and management. Attention
is focused on learning the basics, especially with haircutting
(sectioning, club cut, basic layer, and angle cut), mock applications
of hair coloring, chemical hair relaxing and soft curl perm.
Tenth grade students participate in in-school (student) customer
work only. Students continue to receive instruction in safety,
sanitation and personal hygiene and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing,
vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
HAIRDRESSING
11 – HAIRDRESSING/BARBERING III (3 credits)
In Grade 11, topics introduced in Grade 10 are covered in greater
detail. Students will start to provide hairdressing/barbering
services to outside customers within the school salon. The
primary focus is on the development of the student’s
hands-on skills. Students continue to receive instruction in
safety, sanitation and personal hygiene and demonstrate sound
safety practices. Students reaching an acceptable level of
proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
HAIRDRESSING
12 – HAIRDRESSING/BARBERING IV (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students continue to refine their skills in all
areas. Students spend more time working with customers in the
school salon and completing theory and clinical hour requirements
for licensures (200 theory hours and 1,300 clinical hours).
In addition, instruction focuses on preparation for the licensure
examination. Students continue to receive instruction in safety,
sanitation and personal hygiene and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete
a job application and interview, and to perform entry-level
job readiness and trade skills. Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning
(WBL). Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
Students
can choose to further their education at numerous colleges
and universities across the country in order to obtain
a two year or four year degree. Upon graduation from
this program, students will be prepared and qualified to
work in salons or spas as a state of Connecticut licensed
cosmetologist. State licensure exams are offered
prior to graduation. Other types of employment include
retail cosmetology sales in a variety of settings.
