Curriculum - Iowa School of Beauty

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.