Hairdressing and Cosmetology
Department Head: Karen Etheridge
Instructor: Lisa Johnson
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Hairdressing and Cosmetology course breakdown by grade. Each student is required to complete four years of a Career Technical Education program.
Vinal Technical High School Hairdressing students participating at the recent “Stand Down” event held in Rocky Hill Veterans Home on Friday September 20th . This event was a wonderful opportunity for our Senior Hairdressers and their teacher Mrs. Lisa Johnson to give back to our community Veterans in honor of their outstanding service and dedication to our country and providing professional services to the men and women that served our Military.
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Graduate working for Super Cuts.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Exploratory and Introduction to Hairdressing & Cosmetology (HC110)
Students deciding to enter
the field of Hairdressing & Cosmetology will be introduced to the basics of safety, sanitation and personal
hygiene, as well as equipment identification and use. Students are introduced to professional image, sterilization
and sanitation methods, draping, product knowledge, hair design and styling, nail structure, skin care and permanent
waving.
Hairdressing & Cosmetology II (HC210)
Prerequisite: Hairdressing & Cosmetology I
In
Grade 10, students are introduced to: professional image, sterilization and sanitation, draping techniques, shampooing,
rinsing, conditioning, haircutting, hair designing, permanent waving, hair coloring, chemical hair relaxing and
soft curl perm, artificial hair techniques, nails, skin care, hair removal, electric current and light therapy techniques,
styling enhancers and salon business and management. Attention is focused on learning the basics, especially with
haircutting, mock applications of hair coloring, chemical hair relaxing and soft curl perm. Grade 10 students participate
in school customer work only. Students continue to receive instruction in safety, sanitation and personal hygiene
and demonstrate sound safety practices.
Hairdressing & Cosmetology III (HC310)
In Grade 11, topics introduced in Grade 10 are
covered in greater detail. Students will start to provide hairdressing and cosmetology services to outside customers
within the school salon. The primary focus is on the development of the student’s hands-on skills. Students continue
to receive instruction in safety, sanitation and personal hygiene and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students
reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-based Learning (WBL).
Hairdressing & Cosmetology IV (HC410)
In Grade 12, students continue to refine their
skills in all areas. Students spend more time working with customers in the school salon and completing theory and
clinical hour requirements for licensures (200 theory hours and 1,300 clinical hours). In addition, instruction
focuses on preparation for the licensure examination. Students continue to receive instruction in safety, sanitation
and personal hygiene and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a
job application, interview, to perform entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Students reaching an acceptable
level of proficiency may be eligible for Work-based Learning (WBL).
Students can choose to further their education at numerous colleges and universities across the country in order to obtain a two- or four-year degree. Upon graduation from this program, students will be prepared and qualified to work in salons or spas as a State of Connecticut licensed cosmetologist. State licensure exams are offered prior to graduation. Other types of employment include retail cosmetology sales in a variety of settings.