MCCCD Program Description

Hair Essentials

Course: BAW112

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lec + Lab 7.0 Credit(s) 17.0 Period(s) 17.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T- Lab Load

Description: Focus on the competencies of the Cosmetologist and the Hair Stylist Certificate Programs and the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology as an introduction to the basic theory and procedures in Cosmetology Hair Essentials.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify basic needs of a healthy body and effective communication. (I) 2. Demonstrate proper infection control and safety techniques. (II) 3. Identify basic anatomy of the skeletal system. (III) 4. Explain basic hair theory and hair care principles. (IV) 5. Explain basic principles of hair design. (V) 6. Demonstrate proper basic haircutting techniques. (VI) 7. Demonstrate basics in hairstyling procedures. (VII) 8. Apply basics in chemical texture hair services. (VIII) 9. Demonstrate proper basic hair coloring procedures and products. (IX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Professional development A. Healthy body and mind B. Effective communication II. Salon ecology A. Infection control B. First aid III. Anatomy and physiology IV. Trichology A. Hair theory B. Hair care C. Draping, shampooing, and scalp massage V. Design decisions A. Design decision considerations B. Client consultation VI. Haircutting A. Haircutting theory B. Basic haircutting procedures VII. Hairstyling A. Hairstyling theory B. Thermal styling C. Wet styling D. Long hair styling VIII. Chemical texturizing A. Perming B. Chemical relaxing C. Curl reforming IX. Hair coloring A. Color theory B. Identifying existing hair color

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.