Appreciate and apply all personal and work place safety proceduresA

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    Demonstrate appropriate work place safety practices (e.g., implements, equipment, PPE, blood spills).A.1

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    Maintain an orderly work area.A.2

  • 3

    Identify types, purposes, and operation of fire extinguishers and suppression systems.A.3

  • 4

    Recognize when first aid is needed for injuries and follow proper procedures.A.4

  • 5

    Ensure client safety.A.5

Demonstrate professional behaviorsB

  • 1

    Demonstrate salon management and operational techniques.B.1

  • 2

    Adhere to [sic] state law regarding cosmetologyB.2

  • 3

    Maintain a professional attitude.B.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate professional ethics in cosmetology.B.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate employment readiness (e.g., resume, interview preparation, and application skills).B.5

Apply sterilization and sanitation methodsC

  • 1

    Define sanitation terminology.C.1

  • 2

    Explain sanitization procedures.C.2

  • 3

    Apply methods of sanitation and sterilization (e.g., hand washing, clean restrooms, and disposable towels).C.3

  • 4

    Identify physical and chemical agents.C.4

  • 5

    Set up a wet/dry sanitizer.C.5

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    Identify, mix per manufacturers' recommendations, and apply disinfectants/antiseptics commonly used in salons.C.6

Maintain and opertate implements and equipmentD

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    Identify cosmetology equipment and implements.D.1

  • 2

    Operate cosmetology equipment and implements correctly.D.2

  • 3

    Maintain cosmetology equipment and implements correctly.D.3

Provide hair and scalp careE

  • 1

    Explain bacterial physiology and its effects.E.1

  • 2

    Analyze and use shampoos.E.2

  • 3

    Perform hair and scalp analysis.E.3

  • 4

    Conduct scalp treatments.E.4

  • 5

    Apply hair treatments.E.5

Demonstrate hair cutting and stylingF

  • 1

    Create three basic types of finger waving.F.1

  • 2

    Create nine basic types of pin curls.F.2

  • 3

    Construct four basic types of roller sets.F.3

  • 4

    Perform five basic types of comb outs.F.4

  • 5

    Design four basic types of hair cuts using appropriate tools.F.5

  • 6

    Select, prepare, and give permanent waves (e.g., horizontal rods, vertical rods, and specialty wraps).F.6

  • 7

    Select, prepare, and give soft curl perms.F.7

  • 8

    Blow dry hair with appropriate tools.F.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate thermal hair styling techniques.F.9

Perform nailcare techniquesG

  • 1

    Identify nail physiology and disorders.G.1

  • 2

    Suggest treatments for nail disorders.G.2

  • 3

    Implement a basic manicure with and without sculptured nails and tips.G.3

  • 4

    Perform a complete pedicure.G.4

Apply makeupH

  • 1

    Identify the histology of skin.H.1

  • 2

    Explain the purpose and types of facial treatments.H.2

  • 3

    Select and apply facial makeup.H.3

  • 4

    Consult and perform hair removal.H.4

  • 5

    Select and apply eyebrow and eyelash cosmetic treatments.H.5

  • 6

    Analyze facial features and types for corrective makup applications.H.6

Perform massage therapyI

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    Identify and describe head, arm, hand, and foot anatomical structures.I.1

  • 2

    Apply arm and hand massage.I.2

  • 3

    Give a foot and lower leg message.I.3

  • 4

    Apply a facial treatment.I.4

Apply chemical treatmentsJ

  • 1

    Describe elementary chemistry related to cosmetology.J.1

  • 2

    Understand the principle of the color wheel.J.2

  • 3

    Identify color tones and levels of color.J.3

  • 4

    Select and apply hair coloring.J.4

  • 5

    Select and apply hair bleach and tones.J.5

  • 6

    Select, prepare, and demonstrate chemical relaxing.J.6

Demonstrate leadership skills in the classroom, industry, and societyK

  • 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of SkillsUSA, its structure, and activities.K.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate an understanding of one's personal values.K.2

  • 3

    Perform tasks related to effective personal management.K.3

  • 4

    Demonstrate interpersonal skills.K.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate etiquette and courtesy.K.5

  • 6

    Demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication.K.6

  • 7

    Develop and maintain a code of professional ethics.K.7

  • 8

    Maintain an appropriate professional appearance.K.8

  • 9

    Perform basic tasks related to securing and terminating employment.K.9

  • 10

    Perform basic parliamentary procedures in a group meeting.K.10

Explain and demonstrate skills in a specialization area identified by the instructorL

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    Explain and demonstrate skills in a specialization area identified by the instructorL

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Cosmetology

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