The Hair Design Course is 1450 clock hours.
(Standard Occupational Codes: 39-5012.00, 39-5093.00, 31-1021.01)
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1. Freshman Hair Design: 7-8 weeks of Pre-Clinic class*
The fundamentals of hair design are composed of laboratory "hands-on" classes consisting of: hair sculpturing, hair color, hair styling, permanent waving, shampooing, rinses, thermal styling and conditioners. Students are gradually introduced to the Clinic/Lab (aka Student Salon) after the first 3 weeks of instruction. Passing all practical and written exams is required for graduation. Students are required to bring in models for practical examinations.
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2. Sophomore Hair Design:
Development of proficiencies in the classes that were introduced during freshman level are further developed. Clinic/lab practices continue on clients and mannequins, lab classroom learning continues. Academic classes related to hair structure, analysis, diseases and disorders are more integrated. Passing all practical and written exams is required for graduation. Students are required to bring in models for practical examinations.
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3. Junior Hair Design:
Practical applications of services in hair design are continued; with attention to skill, speed and accuracy. More advanced lab classes continue. Passing all practical and written exams is required for graduation. Students are required to bring in models for practical examinations.
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4. Senior Hair Design:
Senior classes are designed to show new techniques and develop individual interests. Preparation for employment is emphasized. Seniors attend Oregon State Board review classes to help prepare them to take their written Oregon Board of Cosmetology Exam. Passing all practical and written exams is required for graduation. Students are required to bring in models for practical examinations.
Including the required Safety-Sanitation and Career Development hours, this program is 1700 hours total in length. On a 40 hour/week contract schedule it takes approximately one year to complete the Hair Design program. See the Attendance Progress Evaluation section of the Satisfactory Progress Policy for more detailed information.
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Textbooks:
- Pivot Point Student Textbook Package $470
Hair Design ISBN: 978-1-934636-09-1
Sculpture ISBN: 978-1-934636-06-0
Texture ISBN: 978-1-934636-29-9
Color ISBN: 978-1-934636-12-1
Design Forum ISBN to be determined
- Cosmetology Fundamentals Textbook, Study Guide & Licensure Prep Guide $112
ISBN: 978-1-934636-42-8
- The Edge Manual $50; written & published by I Phasion, Inc.
*All include
and require 100 hours of Career Development and 150 hours of Salon
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