Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

50-502-754Hairstyling and Design for Cosmetologists

Course Information

Description

Focus will be on styling the hair to include fingerwaving, pincurling, roller-setting, blow-drying, thermal curling, thermal pressing, braiding, and long hairstyling. Product knowledge will be discussed. Safety and sanitation procedures will be addressed.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Analyze the principles of hair design.

Assessment Strategies

through participation in online activities.

through participation in face-to-face activities.

through completion of a portfolio.

by taking a test/exam.

Criteria

You differentiate between tools and applications necessary to achieve a desired style.

You identify the importance of principles of hair design.

You define form, space, line, color, and wave pattern and their importance to hair design.

You identify proportion, balance, and harmony as they relate to hair design.

You describe how hair types influence hair design decisions.

You recognize facial types as oval, round, square, triangular, oblong, diamond, and inverted.

You recognize the importance of facial shape to hair design.

You recognize the importance of facial features to hair design.

You describe the importance a hair part has in hair design.

You include and label a picture of an oval face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of round face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of a square face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of a triangular face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of an oblong face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of a diamond face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label a picture of an inverted face shape in your portfolio.

You include and label pictures of at least five different design principles in your portfolio.
Identify the skills required to perform a consultation based on client desires and needs.

Assessment Strategies

through participation in online activities.

through participation in face-to-face activities.

by taking a test/exam.

Criteria

You identify the texture of hair.

You identify the density of hair.

You identify the elasticity of hair.

You identify the porosity of hair.

You check the scalp for abrasions, treatable, and non-treatable diseases or disorders.

You identify design principles desired for hairstyling service.

You practice appropriate safety and Infection control procedure.
Analyze the principles and fundamentals of wet hairstyling.

Assessment Strategies

through participation in online activities.

through participation in face-to-face activities.

through completion of a portfolio.

by taking a test/exam.

Criteria

You determine the tools used in fingerwaving.

You describe the gel used in fingerwaving.

You identify the amount of gel to use when fingerwaving.

You identify the procedure to shape the hair in preparation for fingerwaving.

You define fingerwaving as the process of directing the hair into "S" shaped waves.

You identify that fingerwaves may be placed on the head vertically or horizontally.

You explain the procedures for performing a fingerwave hairstyle.

You determine the tools used in pincurling.

You identify hairstyling products to be used for pincurling.

You identify that pincurls consist of a base, stem, and circle.

You identify shaping of the hair in preparation for pincurling.

You describe the differences between no-stem curl, half-stem curl, and full-stem curl.

You explain the procedure for performing a pincurl hairstyle.

You determine the tools used in rollersetting.

You identify the styling products to be used for rollersetting.

You identify the importance of shaping the hair in preparation for rollersetting.

You identify the hair set on a roller to be the base, stem, and curl.

You describe the differences between an on-base, half-off base, and off-base roller position.

You explain the procedure for performing a rollerset hairstyle.

You identify the importance of safety and sanitation while fingerwaving, pincurling, and rollersetting.

You identify the procedure for hair wrapping.

You include and label two pictures of fingerwave styles in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of pincurl styles in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of rollerset styles in your portfolio.
Analyze the principles and fundamentals of thermal styling and blow-drying.

Assessment Strategies

through participation in online activities.

through participation in face-to-face activities.

through completion of a portfolio.

by taking a written test/exam.

Criteria

You define the purpose of blow-drying the hair.

You identify maintenance procedures for a blow-dryer.

You identify the tools and equipment used in blow-drying.

You describe the hair styling products used in blow-drying.

You identify safety and sanitation procedures when blow-drying.

You define thermal waving.

You identify the parts of a thermal iron.

You identify the types of thermal irons.

You identify the method to test the heat of a thermal iron.

You identify the procedure to manipulate a thermal iron.

You differentiate types of thermal curls.

You differentiate methods to thermal curl short, medium, and long hair lengths.

You identify products for a thermal curl service

You identify safety and sanitation procedures when thermal curling the hair.

You define hair pressing.

You identify the three types of thermal pressing; soft, medium, and hard.

You determine scalp and hair conditions related to thermal pressing.

You identify conditioning treatments for thermal pressing.

You identify types of thermal pressing combs.

You describe methods to heat pressing combs.

You describe methods to clean the pressing comb.

You identify the purpose of pressing oil or pressing cream.

You identify safety and sanitation procedures when thermal pressing the hair.

You include and label two pictures of blow dry styles in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of thermal curling styles in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of thermal pressing styles in your portfolio.
Characterize the techniques and procedures of long hair hairstyling.

Assessment Strategies

through participation in online activities.

through participation in face-to-face activities.

through completion of a portfolio

by taking a written test/exam.

Criteria

You define when to perform long hair styling.

You describe long hair styles such as French twists, buns, and chignons.

You identify styling products to use when styling long hair.

You identify tools to use when styling long hair and braiding.

You determine hair qualities prior to braiding.

You define braiding as natural hairstyling.

You identify types of braids.

You identify braid styles based on facial features.

You identify the procedure to add extensions.

You identify safe and sanitary procedures when styling long hair and braiding.

You perform a client consultation prior to the long hairstyling service.

You analyze the hair and scalp prior to the service.

You assemble supplies to perform the long hair styling service.

You apply styling products for long hair styling.

You section the hair based on desired long hair styled.

You back-comb the hair if necessary for desired long hairstyle.

You include and label two pictures of long hairstyles in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of updos in your portfolio.

You include and label two pictures of braids in your portfolio.
Perform wet styling techniques to include fingerwaving, pincurling, and roller setting.

Assessment Strategies

through participating in online activities.

through participating in face-to-face activities.

by taking a written test/exam.

Criteria

You wash hands with soap and water before wet styling services.

You complete a consultation to assure client satisfaction prior to the implementation of the wet styling service.

You identify hairstyling fundamental guidelines that include direction and mobility.

You include a hair and scalp analysis prior to the implementation of the wet styling service.

You assemble supplies and materials for wet hairstyling using safety and sanitation.

You drape for a wet hairstyling service.

You shampoo the hair in preparation for a wet hairstyling service.

You condition the hair if necessary depending on the hair analysis.

You towel dry the hair and remove tangles starting at the ends and working up to the scalp.

You create a part in the hair.

You apply gel to the hair.

You direct and shape the hair according to fingerwave principles.

You shape and direct the hair into a pattern of "S" shaped waves.

You continue fingerwaving following the above procedures until entire head is complete.

You form a shaping in preparation for pincurling.

You start pincurls at the open end of the shaping.

You comb the hair with tension (ribboning) to form the pincurl.

You hold the curl in the shaping while anchoring with a clip.

You continue pincurling following the above procedures until entire head is complete.

You comb the hair in the direction of the desired setting pattern.

You create subsections reflecting the size of the roller.

You comb hair smoothly before distributing hair evenly across roller.

You wind roller to scalp and anchor to the base.

You dry hair completely before comb-out.

You brush the hair.

You backcomb the hair by dividing the hair into small subsections.

You direct the comb in a downward and outward motions until the entire head is backcombed.

You comb hair into a smooth and balanced style.

You practice Safety and Infection Control procedures.

You return work area to a clean and safe environment.
Perform styling techniques to include thermal styling and blow-drying.

Assessment Strategies

through participating in online activities.

through participating in face-to-face activities.

through completion of a portfolio.

by taking a written test/exam.

Criteria

You perform a client consultation prior to the thermal styling service.

You analyze the hair and scalp prior to the thermal styling service.

You drape the client prior to the thermal styling service.

You assemble supplies to complete the thermal styling service.

You towel dry the hair and remove tangles beginning at the scalp.

You apply styling products to the hair prior to thermal styling the hair.

You distribute the hair into the desired shape.

You blow-dry the hair maintaining a distance of 3" - 5" from the scalp with a blow-dryer.

You manipulate the blow-dryer and brush in a coordinated manner.

You blow-dry the hair at a medium temperature to prevent burning the scalp.

You direct the air of the blow-dryer away from the ears and skin.

You avoid irritating the scalp with the brush.

You arrange the hair in a finished appearance.

You determine the hair is dry before beginning the thermal curl service.

You heat the iron prior to the service.

You test the heat of the iron prior to thermal curling the hair.

You section the hair based on the type of curl desired.

You insert the thermal iron into the hair and roll to the scalp.

You insert comb between the scalp and the thermal iron.

You slide the thermal iron out of the hair without disturbing the curl.

You complete the style by performing the thermal curling techniques with the above procedures.

You complete the style by arranging the hair into the desired style.

You completely dry the hair before the thermal pressing style.

You determine the type of pressing You will perform; soft, medium, or hard.

You heat the thermal comb.

You apply pressing oil or pressing cream.

You divide the hair into four sections.

You subsection the hair into smaller subsections.

You test the heat of the pressing comb.

You insert the teeth of the pressing comb at the base of the subsection.

You turn the pressing comb in the hair so the back of the comb is facing the hair strand.

You draw the pressing comb down the length of the hair strand to the hair ends.

You continue pressing the hair following the above procedures until the entire head is complete.

You style and comb the hair based on client desires.

You practice safety and sanitation procedures.

You return work area to a clean and safe environment.