Central High School Cosmetology Hair Color Course Syllabus

Central High School Cosmetology
Hair Color
Course Syllabus
Title:
Hair Color
Instructor:
Mrs. Sophia C. Taylor
Phone: (334) 298-3626 ext. 231
Email:
staylor@pcboe.net
Grades: 10-12
Credit:
1 credit
Classroom: Career Technical Center, Room 501
Class Time:
3rd and 4th Block, 1st & 2nd Semester
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Cosmetology
Textbooks:
Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology
Milady's Hair Structure and Chemistry Simplified.
Supplementary resources provided by the instructor
Students will not be issued a textbook. However, books may be checked out with the instructor. If students
fail to return checked out textbook, they will be responsible for the replacement cost of that book.
Instructional Philosophy
Success in Cosmetology begins with meeting the following expectations:
1. Students are expected to meet all course and intergrated curriculum requirements
through a combination of theory and practical application.
2. Students are to follow all safety and practical procedures.
3. Students are expected to follow a code of professional conduct and ethics.
Program Goals
The goal of Central High Cosmetology Program is to:
1. To provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the Alabama
Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam, thereby equipping them for the
professional work force in the Cosmetology Industry.
2. To empower each students with confidence, professionalism and enthusiasm.
3. To enhance the Cosmetology Industry in this community through education and
student involvement in community service.
Course Goals:
This course enables students to:
1. Use critical and creative thinking and practical study of hair coloring and special
effects highlighting
2. Students are able to practice safety and sanitary precaution as they perform hair
coloring and hair lightening techniques.

Course Description:
Hair Color is a one credit course that provides students with study and experience in hair
coloring and lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application, laws, levels and
classifications of color, and problem solving. Upon successful completion of this course,
students are able to identify all phases of hair collaring and its effects upon the hair and
perform procedures for hair coloring and lightening. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
are essential, and many opportunities are provided for growth in student's level of competence.
Students participate in SkillsUSA as an integral part of this instructional program.
Course Outline:
Hair Color will include the following major content, but not necessarily in this order:
Principles of Color Theory
1. Identify primary, secondary, and tertiary hues on a color wheel
2. Interpret laws of color theory, with regard to base colors, levels & tones
3. Distinguish among factors that influence color selection. (Ex. color harmony,
skin tone, complexion, computer imaging)
4. Describe possible reactions to various hair coloring chemicals
5. Compare characteristcis and qualities of hair coloring developers
6. Indentify classifications of hair coloring
7. Analyze skin tones to determine compatability to hair color
Hair Color Application Techniques
8. Demonstrate safety procedures used prior to hair coloring.
*Practical patch and strand tests
*Using a Cosmetology record card
9. Differentiate among temporary, demi-permanent, semi-permanent, and permanent
hair coloring techniques
10. Describe techniques for performing hair lightenening, special effects, and
corrective hair coloring
11. Differentiate among types of products used for various classifications of hair
coloring
12. Analyze hair and scalp to determine types of hair color applications/
13. Demonstrate temporary, demi-permanent, semi-permanent, and permanent hair
coloring techniques
14. Demonstrate techniques for performing hair lightenening, special effects, and
corrective hair coloring

Class Procedures:
Students in Cosmetology must follow the following requirements:
1. All students must follow all safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
2. All students must learn and practice professional conduct at all times.
3. Be on time and prepared for class. Students will not be allowed to go to the restroom the
first or the last ten minutes of class. (See Student handbook). You are expected to be in your
seat when the bells rings!
4. TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES, iPods, or any other device that resembles these things; put
them away before entering the Cosmetology Lab.
5. Class begins and ends with Mrs. Taylor. The bell does not dismiss students from class;
Mrs. Taylor dismisses class.
6. Follow all instructions given by your instructor. If you do not understand instructions, please
see Mrs. Taylor before continuing.
7. Enter the Cosmetology Lab quietly and report to the classroom and follow the instructions on
the whiteboard.
8. Check the dispensary schedule upon entering the classroom daily. All students are assigned
Dispensary duties on a rotating schedule.
9. All students are encouraged to ask questions and for help on difficult assignments. Mrs.
Taylor will address your concerns when they are brought to her attention.
10. All students must participate in fundraising activities.
11. Check the white board every morning upon entering the classroom. The morning activity
will be posted (vocabulary, bell ringer, etc.) These activities will be graded.

Lab Procedures:
1. All class procedures apply during the lab.
2. Students are expected to arrive to the Cosmetology Lab prepared to work, and in uniform on
specified days. UNDER NO circumstances will a student be exempt from lab work because of
dress code violation. Students will receive a 5pt. penalty from their daily Lab grade.
3. NO OPEN-TOE SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN THE COSMETOLOGY LAB!!!! NO EXCEPTIONS. THIS IS A
SAFETY HAZARD AND VIOLATION OF STATE BOARD POLICY!!!! Students wearing sleeveless
shirts or tops will be required to wear a lab jacket when servicing patrons.
4. All students will be assigned a kit and a lock for practical applications in the Lab. Each student
will sign a kit agreement, agreeing to be responsible for the kit, supplies, lock, and implements
contained in the kit until it is returned at the end of the school year. The student must replace
any tools, implements, kit or locks that are damaged, lost or stolen.
5. All students must be responsible for cleaning the Lab, Classroom, Laundry Room & Dispensary
Room. Mrs. Taylor will dismiss students from the lab 15 minutes prior to the bell to allow time
for cleaning. No student leaves class until their cleaning assignment has been fulfilled. Students
who are held up for cleaning may be counted as tardy and subject to normal discipline.
6. NO EATING, DRINKING OR CHEWING GUM ALLOWED IN THE COSMETOLOGY LAB, CLASSROOM,
OR DISPENSARY!!! Violation of the rules will result in disciplinary actions.
7. All students must provide proof of insurance for student files before being allowed to
participate in Lab exercises. Failure to participate in Lab exercises hurt your grades. If you do
not have insurance, you may purchase insurance from the school.
a. All students are required to provide payment for the following:
b. Mannequin-----------------$30.00
c. Class Fees------------------ $30.00 ($15per Semester)
d. Uniform---------------------$35.00
e.
8. LIVE WORK: Cosmetology students who are in their 2nd and/or 3rd year must perform services
on live models. This is a requirement listed in the Alabama Course of Study as well as a
requirement of the Alabama Board of Cosmetology. Therefore, students must solicit a minimum
of 5 clients per 9 weeks, to perform assigned labs. Students will be provided with business cards
and other marketing tools to attract customers for their assignments. There is a service charge

for all services performed in the Cosmetology Salon. Clients who participate in the Live Work
program at Central High School fully understand that all work is performed by students and they
must sign a release form. There are no refunds and the school, administration or Cosmetology
Instructor are not responsible for any property lost, stolen or damaged in the salon area.
Students are also not held liable for any accidents or damage to during services. All services are
supervised by the Instructor.
Assessment Procedures and Grades:
Laboratory
a. Uniform
b. Professional Conduct
50%
c. Dispensary Duties
d. Practical Application
e. Safety Practices
Special Projects
a. SkillsUSA events, Community
10%
Service Projects, etc.
Class Participation
a. Vocabulary building
b. Reports & Projects
20%
c. Theory & Practical Assignments
d. Procedure Sheets
e. Class Handouts, PowerPoint
Homework 10%
Midterm/Final Practical and/or Written Exam 10%
TOTAL 100%
**All Students must pass all Safety tests with 100% accuracy before engaging in the Cosmetology Lab
exercises. Safety test will be given for each content area that requires the practice of safety measures.
Attendance and makeup work policy:
Students must have access to internet and an email address in order to complete written assignments
and to access homework assignments.
Students will retrieve assignments from the Cosmetology website and email assignments to
staylor@pcboe.net or staylor2Diva4u@gmail.com . You may access the Cosmetology website from the
CHS website or using this web address: www.chscosmetology.community.officelive.com. If you have
any problems, please notify your instructor at least 3-5 days before the assignment is due. Problems not

addressed within this time frame will not be acknowledged, and may result in student not receiving total
grade for that assignment.
If a student is out of school all day or has been checked out before coming to Cosmetology, they are
considered absent. The student has the responsibility to make arrangements to makeup missed work
within 3 days of return from an excused absence. Otherwise, ANY and ALL missed assignments and Labs
will be graded as zero!
Professional Conduct:
The Cosmetology Program at CHS provides students with the unique opportunity to receive Instructional
hours that make them eligible to apply for the Alabama Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam. This
means that a CHS Cosmetology student can leave CHS and upon passing the licensing exam, be qualified
to work as a licensed professional in salons such as: J.C.Penney, Dillards, SmartStyle, etc. Therefore,
Mrs. Taylor expects each student to:
1. Respect the rights of other students to learn.
2. Leave all gossip, drama, and attitudes outside of class.
3. Come to class prepared to WORK!!!
4. Be Creative
5. Treat others the way that you want to be treated!
6. Put Quality before quantity! Work toward your personal best. Mediocrity is for
ordinary people. Be EXTRAORDINARY!
7. Respect other's property. If it doesn't belong to you, don't bother it!
8. Be a Leader and bring unity among your classmates. Don't be a troublemaker or a
peace breaker.
9. Be professional wherever you are. You represent CHS, Career Technical Center, &
Mrs. Taylor everywhere you go. Make us proud!
10. Follow all class rules and CHS rules while in the Cosmetology Lab. Bad behavior,
snappy attitudes and defiance have no place in Mrs. Taylor's Class. If you have a
problem, feel free to speak with Mrs. Taylor in private. In the event you break any rules,
expect the following discipline:
1. Verbal warning
2. Detention
3. Parent conference/Referral to office

Certification of Safety
General Shop Rules & Regulations
Cosmetology Department
Mrs. Sophia C. Taylor, Instructor
Thanks for allowing your child to participate in CHS Cosmetology Program. I look forward to a very fun
and productive year! I appreciate you taking the time to read and review this Syllabus, Course Outline,
and Lab Procedures.
This is to certify that I have carefully read and have received a Theory lesson on "General Shop Safety &
Sanitation relating to Cosmetology. I have also been instructed in the care, operation and safety relative
to electrical appliances and caustic chemicals used in this profession. By signing this Certification of
Safety, I pledge to follow all safety, sanitation, class and CHS rules while in the Cosmetology Lab, and to
look out for the safety of others.
Student's Name:_______________________________________________________________
Date:________________________________________________________________________
Parents:
As the guardian of above named child, I hereby agree and give permission for them to participate in the
Cosmetology Program. I have read the Course Syllabus, Lab Procedures and Course Requirements. I
pledge to give my full support toward encouraging my child to follow all rules and regulations required
for this course.
Parent's Signature:___________________________________________________________________
Date:______________________________________________________________________________
Please print this page with your signature and your parent’s signature and return
to Mrs. Taylor for your student file folder. Thanks!