Virginia Cosmetology
Program

Learn professional cosmetology techniques including beauty treatments, skincare,
salon practices, styling, and stateboard preparation.

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About The Program

This comprehensive cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the beauty industry. Students receive training in hair care, skin care, nail technology, makeup, salon management, safety procedures, and Virginia state regulations.

Course Outline And Hour Breakdown

TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS: 1,000 HOURS

I. ORIENTATION AND BUSINESS TOPICS — 45 HOURS
  • School policies
  • Professional ethics
  • Client records and confidentiality
  • Management
  • Sales, inventory, and retailing
  • Taxes and payroll
  • Insurance
II. VIRGINIA LAWS AND REGULATIONS — 10 HOURS
  • Virginia Board regulations
  • Licensing requirements
  • Professional responsibilities
III. GENERAL SCIENCES — 55 HOURS
  • Infection control
  • Sanitation and disinfection
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • Chemical usage and safety
IV. APPLIED SCIENCES — 40 HOURS
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Histology
V. SHAMPOOING, RINSING, AND SCALP TREATMENTS — 25 HOURS
  • Client consultation
  • Scalp analysis
  • Shampoo procedures
  • Scalp treatments
VI. HAIR STYLING — 65 HOURS
  • Finger waving
  • Pin curls
  • Roller setting
  • Blow drying
  • Thermal styling
  • Pressing and waving
VII. HAIR CUTTING — 125 HOURS
  • Haircutting fundamentals
  • Sectioning
  • Clipper cutting
  • Razor cutting
  • Layering and graduation
VIII. PERMANENT WAVING AND CHEMICAL RELAXING — 115 HOURS
  • Chemistry
  • Permanent waving
  • Chemical relaxing
  • Curl reforming
  • Virgin and retouch procedures
IX. HAIR COLORING AND BLEACHING — 160 HOURS
  • Color theory
  • Hair coloring
  • Lightening
  • Highlighting
  • Corrective color
  • Wig fitting
  • Hair additions
  • Hairpiece application
XI. STRAIGHT RAZOR USE AND SHAVING — 20 HOURS
  • Razor handling
  • Shaving procedures
  • Safety precautions
XII. MANICURING AND PEDICURING — 75 HOURS
  • Nail theory
  • Manicures
  • Pedicures
  • Nail enhancements
  • Electric filing
XIII. SKIN CARE — 160 HOURS
  • Skin analysis
  • Facials
  • Facial massage
  • Extraction techniques
  • Machines and electrical treatments
  • Safety procedures
XIV. MAKEUP — 35 HOURS
  • Color theory
  • Makeup application
  • False lashes
  • Lash extensions
  • Lash tinting and perming
  • Consultation techniques
XV. BODY AND OTHER TREATMENTS — 20 HOURS
  • Body treatments
  • Aromatherapy
  • Safety procedures
XVI. HAIR REMOVAL — 35 HOURS
  • Waxing
  • Tweezing
  • Threading
  • Chemical depilatories
  • Client consultation

Graduation Requirements

  • Successfully complete 1,000 clock hours.
  • Complete all required practical performances.
  • Demonstrate competency in safety, sanitation, and infection control.
  • Satisfactorily complete theory and practical evaluations.
  • Meet all school attendance and academic requirements.
  • Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for the Virginia Cosmetology Licensing Examination.

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Join our professional cosmetology training program and gain the skills needed to succeed in the beauty industry.

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Start Your Beauty Career Today

Join our professional cosmetology training program and gain the skills needed to succeed in the beauty industry.