START YOUR
BEAUTY CAREER
1000 hours. 40 weeks. Create beauty.
1000 Hours
40 Weeks
State Licensed
Job Ready
START YOUR
BEAUTY CAREER
1000 hours. 40 weeks. Create beauty.
1000 Hours
40 Weeks
State Licensed
Job ReadyEnrollment closes in
Limited spots available
Program Overview
Everything you need to know about our Cosmetology Program program
The International School of Beauty Cosmetology Program prepares students for a career as a Hair Stylist, Hair Colorist, Manicurist, Make-up Artist, and Consultant on Beauty and Personal Appearance. Whether you want to be a Beauty Salon Manager, Owner, or Cosmetology Teacher, this program provides the skills needed. You'll also gain expertise for roles like Supervisor, Director, or even Beauty and Cosmetic Sales positions.
The curriculum consists of 1000 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations, covering all essential aspects of cosmetology in accordance with Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue exciting careers in the beauty industry
Hair Stylist
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Hair Colorist
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Manicurist
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Make-up Artist
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Beauty Consultant
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Beauty Salon Manager
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Salon Owner
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Cosmetology Teacher
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Beauty Supervisor/Director
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Beauty and Cosmetic Sales
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Hair Stylist
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Hair Colorist
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Manicurist
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Make-up Artist
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Beauty Consultant
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty Salon Manager
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Salon Owner
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Cosmetology Teacher
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty Supervisor/Director
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty and Cosmetic Sales
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Hair Stylist
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Hair Colorist
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Manicurist
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Make-up Artist
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty Consultant
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty Salon Manager
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Salon Owner
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Cosmetology Teacher
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty Supervisor/Director
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
Beauty and Cosmetic Sales
Explore this exciting career path in the beauty industry.
All career paths require successful completion of the program and state licensing
Course Goals
What you will achieve in this program
Successfully master training requirements needed to make application for state licensure or certification
Develop professional skills and attitudes in the interest of safety and sanitation
Graduate possessing skills to help secure at minimum entry level employment
Performance Objectives
Skills and competencies you will master
Successfully acquire the knowledge of the laws and rules regulating California
Successfully acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of the course
Successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory as relative to the course curriculum
Successfully acquire business management techniques common in the industry
Successfully acquire the necessary skills to perform practical procedures relative to the course curriculum
Skills You Will Develop
Hands-on abilities you will gain
Learn the proper use of implements relative to services offered in the program curriculum
Acquire the knowledge of performing a client consultation before all services to recognize any contraindications
Learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all services
Attitudes & Goals
Professional values and mindset we cultivate
Appreciate good workmanship as developed throughout the program
Possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers
Appreciate honesty, integrity and ethics in oneself and others
Have an improved personality while dealing with students, patrons, and colleagues
Curriculum
1000 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations
Health and Safety
Including instruction on hazardous substances, chemical safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals, preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and regulations, and preventing communicable diseases. Includes Board Approved Health & Safety Course (B&P 7389) covering hazardous substances, basic labor laws, and physical and sexual assault awareness.
Disinfection and Sanitation
Including instruction on disinfection procedures to protect the health and safety of consumers as well as the technician, and proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments.
Chemical Hair Services
Including instruction on coloring, straightening, waving, bleaching, hair analysis, predisposition and strand testing.
Hairstyling Services
Including instruction on arranging, blow drying, cleansing, curling, dressing, hair analysis, shampooing, waving, and non-chemical straightening. Hair cutting includes the use of shears, razors, electrical clippers, trimmers, and thinning shears for wet and dry cutting.
Skin Care
Including instruction on chemical and manual facials, massaging, stimulating, exfoliating, cleansing, or beautifying the face, scalp, neck, or body using hands, esthetic devices, cosmetic products, antiseptics, lotions, tonics, or creams that do not result in ablation or destruction of live tissue.
Hair Removal and Lash/Brow Beautification
Including instruction on tinting and perming eyelashes and brows, applying false eyelashes (strip and individual), and removing superfluous hair using depilatories, tweezers, sugaring, non-prescription chemicals, or waxing.
Manicure and Pedicure
Including instruction on water and oil manicures, hand and arm massage, foot and ankle massage, nail analysis, and artificial nail services including acrylic, liquid and powder brush-ons, dip, tips, wraps and repairs.
Grading & Materials
How you'll be assessed and what you'll need
Admission
17 years of age or older
Completed the 10th grade
Required Materials
Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals Cosmetology Textbook and Study Guide
All materials included in tuition
Academic Requirements
Grading standards and graduation requirements
Grading System
Students will be tested and receive a letter grade after the completion of each theory course. Tests are typically graded during class, and results recorded on the student's individual grade sheet.
- Letter Grades:
- •90% to 100% = "A" Excellent
- •80% to 89% = "B" Good
- •70% to 79% = "C" Average
- •60% to 69% = "D" Needs to Retake Test
- •0% to 59% = "F" Failed
Students need to retake all tests with scores below 70%. Students must maintain a "C" average for successful progression and graduation.
Overall grades are determined on the basis of the student's attitude and ability to perform elements of the course curriculum: approximately 25% written tests, 50% attendance, and 25% practical performance skills.
Cosmetology students will be assessed at 250, 500, 750 and 1000 hours.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete all required classroom and practical/laboratory education and training with a GPA of no less than 70% ("C")
- Complete an SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) evaluation
- Complete an exit interview with administration
- Pay all tuition due to the school prior to graduation (unless written arrangement made)
- Receive diploma/certificate of completion upon graduation
- Students who have reached the minimum age of 17 years will be assisted in completing the necessary documents to file the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology examination
Licensing Requirements
The applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the course and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
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