Salon and Spa Support Specialist (ST11)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Introduces fundamental both theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state rules and regulations; state regulatory agency image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control chemistry fundamentals safety Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance and anatomy and physiology.

Introduces the theory procedures and products used in the care and treatment of the scalp and hair disease and disorders and their treatments and the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo condition and recondition the hair and scalp.

Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned salon. Topics include: law requirements regarding employment tax payer education / federal and state responsibilities law requirements for owning and operating a salon business business management practices and public relations and career development.

Introduces the fundamental theory and skills required to create shapings pin curls fingerwaves roller placement blow dry styling thermal curling thermal pressing thermal waving artificial hair and augmentation and comb-outs. Laboratory training includes styling training on manikin. Topics include: braiding/intertwining hair styling principles pin curls roller placement fingerwaves skip waves ridge curls blow dry styling thermal curling thermal pressing thermal waving artificial hair and augmentation comb-outs and safety precautions.