Cape Fear Community College

Cosmetology Course Descriptions

 

COS 111 Cosmetology Concepts I
 
Prerequisites: 57 on CPT (Accuplacer) reading or 39 on ASSET reading.
Corequisites:

COS 112

Class: 4 hours
Lab: 0
Credit: 4 hours
 

This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts.  Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics.  Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.


COS 112 Salon I
 
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: COS 111
Class: 0
Lab: 24 hours
Credit: 8 hours
 

This course introduces basic salon services.  Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics.  Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.

 

CFCC Manicuring Technology Certificate Program (One-Year Huskins Program):

Students who successfully complete both COS 121 and COS 222 will receive the CFCC Manicuring Technology Certificate.

Graduates of this program should be prepared to take the NC Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing, qualify for employment in beauty and nail salons, as a platform artist, and in related businesses.

   
COS 121 Manicuring Technology I
 
Prerequisites: High School Approval
Class: 4 hours
Lab: 6 hours
Credit: 6 hours
 

This course covers techniques of nail technology, hand and arm massage, and recognition of nail diseases and disorders.  Topics include OSHA/safety, sanitation, bacteriology, product knowledge, salesmanship, manicures, artificial applications, pedicures, massage, and other related topics.  Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently perform nail care, including manicures, pedicures, massage, decorating, and artificial applications in a salon setting.

COS 222 Manicuring Technology II
 
Prerequisites: COS 121
Class: 4 hours
Lab: 6 hours
Credit: 6 hours
 

This course covers advanced techniques of nail technology and hand and arm massage.  Topics include OSHA/safety, product knowledge, customer service, salesmanship, artificial applications, nail art, and other related topics.  Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence necessary for the licensing examination, including advanced nail care, artificial enhancements, and decorations.