19 NYCRR 162.4

The educational requirements for cosmetologists shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each: Scope of Curriculum Hours

24

26

15

10

10

5

30

175

245

180

180

40

60 Total 1000

Each subject shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein: Subject 1 Professional Requirements-24 Hours • New York State License Requirements • State and Federal Payroll Requirements • New York State Sales Tax Requirements • Career Opportunities and Placement • Professional Ethics, Conduct and Attitude • Professional Organizations, Trade Shows and Publications • View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course Subject 2 Safety and Health-26 Hours • New York State Laws, Rules and Regulations • OSHA Regulations Concerning Hazardous Materials Communications • Types and Classification of Infection Organisms: Bacteria, Viruses, Molds and Fungus • Growth and Reproduction of Infectious Organisms • Infection and Their Prevention • Immunity and Body Defenses • Decontamination and Infection Control • Physical and Chemical Agents Subject 3 Anatomy and Physiology-15 Hours • Cells, Tissues and Organs • Body Systems • Basic Principles of Nutrition • Overview of Bones and Muscles of the Head, Arms, Hands, Legs and Feet Subject 4 Hair Analysis-10 Hours • Structure • Growth Patterns • Texture • Porosity • Elasticity Subject 5 Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases-10 Hours • Dandruff • Alopecia • Fungal Infections • Infestations • Infections Subject 6 Chemistry as Applied to Cosmetology-5 Hours • Forms and Properties of Matter • Elements, Compounds and Mixtures • Chemical Reactions and Solutions • The pH Scale • FDA Laws Governing Hair Care Products and Product Safety Subject 7 Shampoos, Rinses, Conditioners and Treatments-30 Hours • Client Preparation, Analysis and Consultation • Hair Analysis Instruments and Equipment • Shampooing Products, Composition and Procedures • Rinsing Products, Composition and Procedures • Conditioning Products, Composition and Procedures • Procedures for Hair and Scalp Disorders • Scalp Manipulations Subject 8 Hair Cutting and Shaping-175 Hours • Fundamentals, Principles and Concepts of Design • Scissor Haircutting - Nomenclature and Care of Scissors - Techniques and Procedures • Razor Haircutting - Nomenclature and Care of Razor - Techniques and Procedures • Clipper Haircutting - Nomenclature and Care of Tools - Techniques and Procedures • Removal/Trim of Superfluous Hair • Contemporary and Specialized Haircutting - Female Styles - Male Styles - Children Styles • Mustache and Beard Shaping • Shaving - Dexterity of the Hands and Razor - Preparation and Procedures Subject 9 Hair Styling-245 Hours • Fingerwaving • Pincurling • Skipwaving • Roller Styling • Patterns in Hairstyling - Waves, Pin Curls, Rollers and Combinations • Finishing Techniques • Twisting, Wrapping, Weaving, Extending, Locking and Braiding • Traditional Weaving and Styling • Services in Hairstyling - Tools and Implements - Blowdrying - Thermal Curling - Hair Pressing • Hair Pieces Subject 10 Chemical Restructuring-180 Hours • Chemistry • Chemical Restructuring Products • Client Consultation • Preliminary Procedure of Chemical Restructuring • Procedure of Chemical Restructuring • Corrective Chemical Restructuring Subject 11 Hair Coloring and Lightening-180 Hours • Color Theory • Chemistry • Preliminary Procedures of Hair Coloring • Client Consultation • Hair Coloring Procedures • Hair Lightening • Special Effects • Corrective Procedures Subject 12 Nail Care and Procedures-40 hours • Nail Structure • Nail Disorders and Diseases • Nail Shape and Color Analysis • Basic Manicuring and Pedicuring • Manipulations of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot • Nail Tip Application - Adhesives - Fitting, Design and Application • Nail Wrap Application - Silk, Fiberglass and Linen Procedures - Surface Wrapping Natural Nail and Mending - Tip Overlay Wrapping - Repair, Maintenance and Removal • Liquid and Powder Nail Extension - Application Procedures for Tips With Overlays, Natural Nails and Sculptured Nails - Repair, Maintenance and Removal - Chemical Reactions to Liquid and Powder Subject 13 Skin Care and Procedures-60 Hours • Structure and Function of the Skin • Skin Conditions and Disorders • Facial and Body Procedures - Client Preparation - Skin Analysis and Consultation • Wet and Dry Exfoliations and Applications • Use of Various Products to Enhance the Appearance of the Skin: Seaweed, salt, paraffin, mud, ampules, creams, etc.

• Discussion for Further Training Required for Advanced Techniques such as Aromatherapy and Water Therapies • Temporary Methods of Hair Removal - Manual Tweezing - Depilatory Lotion - Waxing - Bleaching • Make-Up Application - Color Analysis - Morphology of the Face - Product Knowledge, Chemistry and Related Composition - Eyebrow Contouring - Correction and Contouring - False Eyelashes - Further Training Required for Advanced Techniques