Cosmetology Core Update

As approved by the Appearance Enhancement Advisory Committee - 3/30/98

Adopted into NYS Department of State Regulations - 2/23/00

Cosmetology Core Curriculum Breakdown and Hours

SCOPE HOURS
1) PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

24

2) SAFETY AND HEALTH

26

3) ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

15

4) HAIR ANALYSIS

10

5) HAIR AND SCALP DISORDERS AND DISEASES

10

6) CHEMISTRY AS APPLIED TO COSMETOLOGY

5

7) SHAMPOOS, RINSES, CONDITIONERS AND TREATMENTS

30

8) HAIR CUTTING AND SHAPING

175

9) HAIR STYLING

245

10) CHEMICAL RESTRUCTURING

180

11) HAIR COLORING AND LIGHTENING

180

12) NAIL CARE AND PROCEDURES

40

13) SKIN CARE AND PROCEDURES

60

TOTAL

1000