Cosmetology/Makeup Course Information

COSMETOLOGY/MAKEUP COURSE DESCRIPTION

(SOC 39-5012.00); (CIP 12.0401)

This program is not currently being offered.

The state of Idaho requires 1600 hours of education to become licensed as a cosmetologist, however, the school offers a 1700 hour cosmetology/makeup program. The 1700 hour course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

Within the additional 100 hours the course will include extensive instruction and practical experience in Fundamentals, Editorial, Special Effects make up, skin care and sanitation. The program also focuses on professional development to include on set etiquette, starting a career as a union make up artist and self marketing.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level cosmetologist and/or makeup artist. 

This course is taught in English.

COSMETOLOGY/MAKEUP COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1700 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 270 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 1430 hours are spent in the clinic area where practical experience is gained.

COSMETOLOGY/MAKEUP COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Boise for the cosmetology/makeup program will be divided into six (6) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: A 180 hour orientation, known as the Core program, instills the basic fundamentals. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core curriculum prior to attending regularly scheduled daily classes in cutting, coloring, permanent waving, spa services, and chemical texture services. 
  2. Makeup Academy: Your experience in the makeup academy will includes extensive instruction and practical experience in makeup artistry.  You spend 90 hours in the makeup academy.
  3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time from 270 to 1600 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
  4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 270 to 1600 hours is divided into six (6) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, and nails. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week;  Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.
  5. Adaptive Curriculum: From 270 to 800 hours you will enter a new phase of elective classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a confident designer.
  6. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 900 hours in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a true professional. You will use your own artistic and creative abilities, coupled with the assistance of the Learning Leaders, to prepare yourself for your future beauty industry career.

COSMETOLOGY/MAKEUP COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Boise meets or exceeds the state requirements. 

Subject Theory Minimum Requirements Practical Minimum Requirements

1. Theory 

160  

2. Bacteriology

7  

3. Histology of Hair, skin, muscles, nails and nerves

45  

4. Structure of the Hair

7  

5. Elementary Chemistry relating to sterilization and antiseptics

5  

6. Disease of the skin, hair glands and nails

10  

7. Massaging and manipulating muscles of the Body

5  

8. Permanent Waving

50 50

9. Chemical Relaxing

  25

10. Haircutting to include scissor, razor and clippers

100 100

11. Hair arranging and dressing to include wet sets, fingerwaving, thermal, free style and braids

50 250

12.  Hair Color to include Bleaching, Tinting, semi-permanent, Temporary color

50 100

13. Study of Electricity 

5  

14. Idaho Laws and rules governing the practice of cosmetology

15  

15. Scalp Treatment

11 25

16. Facial  to include plain, makeup and arches

40 40

17. Manicures and pedicure to include plain and oil

10 40

18. Personal and Professional Development

20  

19. Salon Business and Preparation

20  

20. Final Phase

25  

21. Sanitation

  15

22. Artificial Nails

5 5

23. Unassigned

195 115
Total 835 765
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1600

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts  to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

The additional 100 hours of instruction will be for the cosmetology/makeup program:

Subject Theory & Demo Hours Lab Work

Unit 0. Welcome & Orientation

1  

Unit 1. State Rules & Regulations

1  

Unit 2. Career Path & Industry Options

3  

Unit 3. Kit Opening

2  

Unit 4. Basic Bacteria

1.5 2.5

Unit 5. Basic Anatomy

2  

Unit 6. Color Theory

2  

Unit 7. Color Match & Color Correct

1 1

Unit 8. Contour: Highlight & Shade

1 1

Unit 9. Brows: History, Balance, Shape, & Design

2  

Unit 10. Eye Shapes, Contrast, Texture, Liner, & Lashes

2  

Unit 11. Blush & Lip Application

2  

Unit 12. Airbrush Makeup

2 2

Students will practice full makeup application following unit 12   

61

Unit 13. Bridal & Age Appropriate Makeup 

2 1

Unit 14. Photo Shoot & Runway Makeup

1 2

Unit 15. Portfolio

2  

Unit 16. Marketing & Social Media

2  
TOTAL HOURS 29.5 70.5
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1700

The additional 100 hours of  makeup is not regulated by the state and does not lead to licensure. 

COSMETOLOGY/MAKEUP PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1700-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 70% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
  3. Final exam 1: This test covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Idaho state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  5. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
  6. Practical skills Test.

cosmetology/makeup instructional techniques and methods

The courses are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest
educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.