The State of Iowa requires 1550 hours of instruction in the Cosmetology program. The 1550 hours consist of a minimum of 590 hours in demonstrations and lectures and 960 hours in supervised practical instruction.
Level One
Basic Training (Week 1 – Week 6)
Orientation & Introduction
- Personal Growth & Development
- Sanitation & Sterilization
- Cleansing & Conditioning Hair & Scalp
- Finger Waving
- Hair Shaping
- Hair Styling
- Hair Coloring
- Chemical Reformation
- Hair Cutting/Sculpture
- Iowa Law
Level Two (Weeks 7-Completion)
- Skin Theory
- Waxing
- Facials
- Make up
- Nail Theory
- Manicures
- Pedicures
- Artificial Nails
- Advanced Color/Lightening Techniques
- Trichology
- Client Centered Design
- Wigs and Hair Additions
- Salon Business
- Anatomy
- Chemistry
- Electricity
- Career and Business Development
In addition to the practical classes, the student receives training in the theory portion covered in Pivot Point LAB, ProsperU , and Iowa Law. A complete schedule of the classes is posted at the schools.