Salon Safety: Identify safety hazards and demonstrate practices for safe working conditions. Evaluate government agencies and government approved agencies that ensure safety and sanitation for the cosmetology industry such as OSHA and Underwriters Laboratories. Identify guidelines that prevent illness, injury, and disease; and implement salon safety practices. Safety hazards may include fire, electrical, chemical, and infection.

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Depth 1

Sanitation and Disinfection: Demonstrate proper sanitation and disinfection for the salon and explain the rationale behind each of the following concepts:

2.3

Depth 1

Blood Exposure: Simulate blood exposure procedures on a minor mock cut or abrasion properly disposing of waste material.

3.1

Depth 1

Anatomy Structure and Function: Summarize the different functions, structures, and diseases and disorders of hair, skin, and nails, how to properly care for hair, skin, and nails through cleanliness, nutrition, and healthful living.

3.2

Depth 1

Response to Treatments and Services: Compare and contrast how a client’s hair, skin, and nail anatomy reacts to various treatments and services. Explain why recognizing the differences between normal and abnormal anatomy is important in determining whether specific treatments and services are appropriate.

4.1

Depth 1

Customizing Techniques and Instruments to Client’s Hair: Demonstrate and explain the rationale behind each of the following concepts:

4.2

Depth 1

Hairstyling Techniques: Effectively demonstrate advanced hairstyling techniques and explain how the elements and principles of design are incorporated.

4.3

Depth 1

Advanced Haircutting Techniques: Identify, describe, and effectively demonstrate advanced haircutting techniques while employing implements appropriately and using proper posture and body positions:

4.4

Depth 1

Wig and Hair Enhancements: Research and summarize the rationale for cosmetologists to study wig and hair enhancements include the following discussion topics: the differences between human hair and synthetic hair and categories of wigs and hairpieces and their uses. Provide styling tips for clients related to categories of wigs, hairpieces, and extensions.

4.5

Depth 1

Extension Techniques: Evaluate various extension techniques and application methods:

5.1

Depth 1

Chemical Texture Services: Demonstrate safe and effective concepts and procedures in chemical texture services to perform the following while adhering to all safety processes:

5.2

Depth 1

Haircoloring: Evaluate concepts related to hair coloring and demonstrate the following while adhering to all directions and safety procedures:

5.3

Depth 1

Advanced Hair Coloring Techniques: Investigate, analyze, and demonstrate advanced hair coloring techniques. Analyze, describe, and demonstrate the methods for highlighting, including common methods as well as specialized methods: ombre and balayage. Determine the differences between ombre and balayage.

6.1

Depth 1

Hair Removal: Investigate the features of common hair removal methods including consultation, contraindications for hair removal, permanent and temporary hair removal, and implements and materials. Be able to outline steps to all hair removal procedures. State rationale for specific contraindications for hair removal.

6.2

Depth 1

Facial: Demonstrate proficiency in performing a facial while incorporating the following:

6.3

Depth 1

Facials for Specific Skin Types: Explain and make recommendations for performing facials for specific skin types, give thorough reasoning and explanation for the techniques, products, and/or equipment used for each treatment.

6.4

Depth 1

Make Up Application: Assess concepts in facial makeup and determine the following while adhering to safety and sanitation procedures:

7.1

Depth 1

Advanced Nail Techniques: Demonstrate advanced nail techniques such as nail art, gel enhancements, and sculptured nails:

8.1

Depth 1

Cosmetology Business Startup: Describe key components of the cosmetology business startup process (the entrepreneur, the environment, the opportunity, startup resources, and state laws, regulations, and legal responsibilities). Prepare an artifact to explain each component and identify the risks and rewards, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business versus working for someone else.

8.2

Depth 1

Labor Market Research: Investigate and research local labor market data and compare local cosmetology industry data to cosmetology data for the U.S. economy. Differentiate between sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), and corporations. Examine how business cycles, economic indicators (i.e., interest rates, inflation, and unemployment) and free enterprise system characteristics such as profit motive, private property, and competition impact business decision making. Research, compare, and contrast investment opportunities and compile a list of advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.

8.3

Depth 1

Business Plan: Explain the purpose of a business plan and list the four major parts typically included (business description, management plan, marketing plan, and financial plan). Describe the importance of developing a business plan when seeking out potential investors or lenders. In preparation for a future career as a salon owner, develop an original business philosophy detailing one’s beliefs for how a business should be run including a baseline budget and financial goals, money management concepts, procedures and strategies, and necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.

8.4

Depth 1

Business Startup Costs: Research and examine startup costs, operating costs, overhead, and personal expenses by researching and developing a financial statement based on local salon models obtained from public records or business websites. Contact local lending institutions regarding requirements for business loans and needed documentation such as personal income statement, tax records, credit reports, loan history, and personal investment. Prepare financial statements, charts, and graphs for the proposed business plan, including but not limited to:

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