Esthetician Technology

Catalog description

This course provides theory and practical knowledge of esthetician technology used in cosmetology. Course content includes: disinfection and sanitation, including proper procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer and technician, proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments, facials: including cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks. Electrical facials, electrical modalities, dermal lights and electrical apparatus. Chemical facials: chemical skin peels, and scrubs. Eyebrow arching, hair removal, use of wax, use of tweezers and depilatories. Skin analysis, complete and corrective makeup, and application of false eyelashes. In order to meet state requirements for testing, students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or have completed 10th grade and passed an Ability to Benefit (ATB) and be at least 17 years old. Prerequisite: COSM 51A.