Course Description: This course is specifically designed
to prepare its graduates for licensing requirements established by
the N. J. State Board of Cosmetology/Hairstyling. This license is
mandatory to practice cosmetology in the State of New Jersey. Vocational
students are required to earn a high school diploma, complete at least
1000 hours of prescribed cosmetology training and pass the written
and practical portions of the State Board examination, in order to
be licensed. Good attendance is essential to meet these requirements
and is strictly enforced by the district.
Course Objective: This course is designed to prepare
students for the N.J. State Cosmetology/Hairstyling License and a
professional career in cosmetology or one of its related areas and
focuses on hair, skin and nail care for men and women.
Course Requirements: Include safety issues and practices,
professional image, sanitation, hair and scalp care, hair shaping
and barbering skills, wet hairstyling, thermal styling, chemical applications,
manicuring, Pedi curing, nail tech services, skin care, facials and
make-up application, superfluous hair removal, salon business and
related sciences.
Students must complete four technical papers, one research Paper,
and a senior project.
The students must also complete 1000 hours of study and pass the course
in order to be eligible to take the state board exam.
Criteria for Assessing Student Performance:
Performance test 20% (Practical skills)
Theory Test 60% (All test and quizzes related to the theory book)
Daily Grade 15% (Class participation, Full uniform and all supplies)
Homework/ written assignments 5% (Work not completed in the classroom)
Textbooks, Related Readings:
Milady’s Standard Textbook, Milady’s student CD Rom, Milady’s
Study Guide Workbook.
