Curriculum

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.

Student Kit

Equipment, Textbooks & Supplies

Equipment, textbooks, and supplies furnished by the school for use by each enrolled student are included in the list below. These become the property of the student. The student will be responsible for replacing lost or damaged equipment and materials.

Student Equipment Kit

• Chromebook
• T-Shirts (2)
• Bleach proof Aprons (2)
• Bleach proof capes (2)
• Name tag
• Appliance caddy
• Disinfectant tub
• Salon timer
• Hand Mirror
• Manikins (4) with manikin stand
• Shear and razor set
• Clipper set
• Hair dryer
• Flatiron/U styler
• Marcel curling iron
• 6pc Brush set
• 12pc Carbon comb set
• 14pc Croc Clips/Jaw clamp set
• 2pc Color brush set
• 2pc Color bowl set
• Nail implement set
• Eyebrow Implement set

Textbooks & Supplies

• Pivot Point Cosmetology Fundamentals 12-Book Set and State exam study guide (E-books)
• Pivot Point Cosmetology Student Study Guide (ISBN: 978-1-940593-52-4) $146
• Learnaboutbeauty.com digital seat
• 1 ProsperU fast track digital curriculum
• 1 ISB Student Handbook
• 1 ISB Level Sheet packet

Outside expenses to be incurred by the student are as follows:

• Cost of equipment lost or damaged by student
• Uniform (style to be designated by the school)
• Transportation cost to examination

Tuition & Fees

Program Costs

Payment

Payment Schedule Options

Method of payment for application fee, equipment kit, textbook, and tuition are as follows:

1. Paid totally in advance. (All students receiving government assistance, loans or grants will follow this
   payment schedule).
2. Paid in installments of $3,000.00 the first month, $2,284.00 the second month and $2,125 per month for eight additional consecutive months.
   If a student fails to complete the course in 53 weeks, the student will be charged at the rate of $12.75/hour for additional instruction.

Payment Methods

ISB accepts cash, credit or debit cards, cashier’s check, money orders, or Title IV aid which includes: Pell grants, Direct and Plus loans

Graduation & Licensing Requirements