Standard

Posted: 02/2005

COS 108 - Permanent Waving and Relaxing

Course Description

Provides instruction in the application of permanent waves and relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Application of perms and relaxers on live models is included. Topics include: timed permanent wave, timed relaxer application, safety precautions, and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Timed Permanent Wave

Class

2

Timed Relaxer Application

D. Lab

2

Safety Precautions

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Hazardous Duty Standards Act Compliance

Credit

3

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

COS 101

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

TIMED PERMANENT WAVE

6

10

0

Procedures for permanent wave for straight hair

Demonstrate correct permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame. 

 

 

 

Procedures for permanent wave for curly hair

Demonstrate correct permanent wave procedures within an acceptable time frame.

 

 

 

TIMED RELAXER APPLICATION

6

10

0

Procedures for chemical hair relaxer

Demonstrate correct chemical hair relaxer procedures within an acceptable time frame. 

 

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4

0

0

Protecting the patron

Apply safety precautions during permanent waving and relaxing.

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS DUTY STANDARDS ACT COMPLIANCE

4

0

0

Content of chemicals

Demonstrate knowledge of state and Federal regulations pertaining to relaxers and cold waves.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Study Guide 2004 edition by Milady

Milady Standard Cosmetology Theory and Practical Workbook 2004

Pivot Point Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2002

Pivot Point Workbook of Salon Fundamentals –Pivot Point International 2002

 

Professional Magazines

American Salon

Modern Salon

Nails

 

Videos/Slides/other resources

Milady Standard Textbook of Cosmetology Video Series

PO Box 6904

Florence, KY 41022

 

Milady's Online Licensing Preparation for Cosmetology/Nail Tech/Esthetician

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Standard System of Salon Skills Video Series

800.347.7707

 

Milady's Art and Science of Nail Technology Video Series

800.347.7707

National Cosmetology Association

St. Louis, MO

 

Georgia State Dept. of Education

Atlanta Georgia 30334