Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
1 ) Determine various registrations and licensures that may be obtained in Alabama.

Examples: master cosmetologist, nail care technician, managing cosmetologist, cosmetology instructor

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
2 ) Identify continuing education requirements for a licensed practitioner.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
3 ) Describe licensure reciprocation processes with other states.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
4 ) Identify types of local and state licensures required for operating a salon.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
5 ) Demonstrate the correct use of thermal instruments, including pressing, curling, waving, and flat ironing techniques, by creating advanced hair designs.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
6 ) Apply thermal, wet, finger wave, pin curl, roller curl, blow drying, proper combing, and brushing techniques to hair design.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
7 ) Demonstrate wig styling techniques.

•  Differentiating human hair from synthetic hair
•  Measuring the head for a wig
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
8 ) Demonstrate attaching and blending hairpieces or extensions into desired style.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
9 ) Identify creative hair designs that compliment client facial shape.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
10 ) Analyze hair and scalp to accommodate client needs and wants.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
11 ) Demonstrate advanced haircutting and shaping techniques, including sectioning; scissor, razor, and clipper cuts; and hair thinning with advanced tools and implements.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
12 ) Analyze structure, disease, and growth patterns of the nail to determine client needs and preferences as related to nail care.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
13 ) Demonstrate proper advanced nail care services for manicure, pedicure, creative gel nail design, and natural and artificial nail care, including acrylic application techniques.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
14 ) Evaluate the role of the beauty industry and small business as a personal career.

Examples: tracking clients and services, tracking supplies and inventory

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
15 ) Practice effective management skills for a salon business.

Example: keeping financial records

•  Demonstrating skills needed by a receptionist
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
16 ) Describe procedures necessary for the operation of a successful salon, including maintaining accurate business records, communicating and interacting effectively with coworkers and clients, managing time, developing and retaining clients, and marketing professional products.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
17 ) Determine the most effective form of salon advertising, including determining cost effectiveness and comparing forms of advertising media.

Examples: radio, television, Web pages, word-of-mouth

•  Designing appropriate advertising campaigns
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Salon Practices and Management
All Resources: 0
18 ) Explain the significance of keeping abreast of current trends, technology, and techniques relative to salon practices and management.