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Cosmetology Course Overview

Student at the Federico Cosmetology Program cuts the hair of a client.
Cosmetology students provide beauty services to real clients in Federico’s professional onsite salon

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Initial Hair Cutting Module

Full-Time: 6 weeks, 180 hours
Part-Time: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Hair Cutting Fundamentals
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Consultation
  • Social Media
  • Ladies Haircutting
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Caring for your tools

Student Salon Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

2nd Hair Cutting Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Men’s Haircutting (clippers & shears)
  • Combination Work (multiple tools)
  • Ladies Haircutting (advanced)
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Design/Styling

Student Salon Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Color Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Color theory & practical application
  • Color Correction
  • Consultation & Service Protocols
  • Microbiology
  • Product Knowledge
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training

Student Salon Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Skin & Nails Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks, 200 hours

  • Anatomy of Skin
  • Anatomy of Nails
  • Makeup Application
  • Facials
  • Consultation
  • Skin Disorders & Diseases
  • Manicuring, Pedicuring, Spa Treatments
  • Artificial Nail Tips, Acrylic Nails, Wraps & Repairs
  • Gel Polish
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training

Student Salon Experience

FT: 3 weeks, 90 hours
PT: 5 weeks 100 hours

Texture Module

FT: 6 weeks, 180 hours
PT: 10 weeks 200 hours

  • Histology of The Hair
  • Permanent Waving
  • Chemical Relaxing
  • Soft Curl
  • Press & Curl
  • Scalp & Hair Treatments
  • Hair Extensions & Styling
  • Nuts & Bolts Business Training
  • Braiding
  • Chemical Blow Out

Razor Cutting Module

FT 1 week, 30 hours
PT 2 weeks, 40 hours

Student Salon Experience

FT 2 weeks, 60 hours
PT 3 weeks 60 hours

State Board Preparation Module

FT 2 weeks, 60 hours
PT 3 weeks 60 hours

  • State Board Review
  • Test Preparation

Student Salon Experience

FT: 6.3 weeks, 190 hours
PT: 2 weeks 40 hours