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Cosmetology Course Offerings

 

State Hours State Exam License
Massachusetts 1,000 YES Operator's License*
Kansas 1,500 YES Licensed Cosmetologist
*After two years of experience in the beauty world a Class One License can be obtained.

Example Cosmetology Curriculum (1000 hours)

Massachusetts Cosmetology Curriculum

(1,000 hours) The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Curriculum is to train students in both cosmetology theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them for immediate employment opportunities. Massachusetts mandates the number of hours and services to be taught in each subject area for the period of 1,000 hours. They are:

  Minimum Practice Services Hours
Manicures 20 50
Hair Straightening & 10 Permanent Waving 20 250
Shampooing 100 25
Finger Waving 25 50
Hair Arranging/Thermal Styling 30 45
Facials 20 80
Scalp Treatment, Rinses & Wig Instruction 20 50
Hair Coloring 40 150
Hair Shaping 50 125
Oral, Written, & Practical Tests, Sanitation, Hygiene, & Anatomy   125
Instruction and Lectures on Sanitation   25
Courtesy, Ethics, Salesmanship & Conduct   25
Total Hours   1,000

In MA the first 250 hours of the student's time will be spent on classroom work consisting of demonstration, lectures, evaluation and practice on manikins. After 250 hours and upon passing a practical and theory final exam, the student will be permitted to work on clients. Following this advancement most of the student's time will be spent on practical work. In KS the first 320 hours of the student's time will be spent in the basic room with work consisting of demonstration, lectures, evaluation and practice on manikins. After 320 hours and upon passing a practical, the student will be permitted to work on clients. Following this advancement most of the student's time will be spent on practical work.