Length: 1,450 clock hours, approximately 49-54 weeks for those taking day classes and 68-75 weeks for those taking night classes. (Plus 150 hours, safety and sanitation and 100 hours career development = 1,700).

Description: Hair Design, which is the study of hair and its associated structures, includes the related services of coloring, sculpting (cutting), permanent waving, styling (wet and thermal), shampooing & conditioning, wiggery and barbering. It also includes understanding hair and scalp disorders and diseases.

Format: Students progress through the course in four levels: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. To progress from one level to the next, students must complete the required hours, required operations, written evaluations and practical evaluations for each level.

The first 12 weeks of the freshman level is spent in a classroom setting where students learn the basics in all areas of hair design, and practice on mannequins, models and each other. The classes are structured in three-week units in Hair Cutting*, Hair Styling*, Chemical Retexturizing* and Hair Color.* Students are given written and practical evaluations at the end of each two week unit. After successful completion of the 12 weeks of freshman classes, students are assigned to the clinic floor to begin practice of technical skills and customer service skills. Once assigned to the clinic, students attend a variety of classes with other students in their level.

In addition to the above mentioned classes, students also attend half- and full-day classes at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels to increase their skills in both cosmetology and business and in preparation for written exams and for the state licensing exam.

* These terms are types of basic hair-cutting techniques which are covered in each of the respective levels. In addition to the cutting techniques, each block also includes instruction in permanent waving, hair styling, customer service, safety and sanitation.

• To qualify to take the Oregon State Board of Barber and Hairdressers National written exam, which covers the subjects of hair design, shampooing, thermal styling, hair shaping, hair color, and chemical retexturizing.
• To identify scalp diseases and disorders.
• To perform tasks of Hair Design in a proficient manner that will support the graduate in employment.
• To have an awareness of personal self worth, pride and professionalism.

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