James Albert's Cosmetology Program encompasses a powerful, all-
As a cosmetology student
at James Albert Schools, you'll benefit from our world class training facility &staff,
and special cosmetology events with leaders in the beauty industry.
As a student
of James Albert Schools, you will gain worldwide access into the latest hairstyles
and cosmetology techniques coming from major fashion capitols around the world. Once
you complete your cosmetology training, you'll be an elite member of an educational
system, which brings all cultures into one understandable and creative arena.
Our
cosmetology students pride themselves in having engaged in an intensive course of
study and discovery which will guide them to success, high achievement, and a mastery
of accomplishment. The student's time is spent initially in theoretical as well as
practical work. The goal is to establish thorough and complete knowledge of cosmetology
as well as good professional habits. The program consists of demonstrations, lectures
and examinations. The scheduling at the beginning of the cosmetology program is primarily
classroom work. The latter portion is the actual application of all phases on live
models and mannequins under constant supervision of our professional instructors.
A
Cosmetologist provides personal services to his/her clientele relating to good grooming.
These services are: hair cutting, shampooing, rinses, hair styling, hair coloring,
chemical waving, relaxing, hair removal, manicuring, pedicuring, facials, make-
The course is designed based on a revolving curriculum schedule. Therefore, you can
start the course at any time throughout the year. The course is divided into six
intensive stages with each stage lasting five weeks and covering all the fundamental
basics of Cosmetology as a whole. The nature and content of each phase changes as
you progress through the course, however, there are a few things that remain constant;
students will receive personal guidance and monitoring from a seasoned, licensed
instructor throughout all work sessions. Theory and related practical assignments
are given to assess students' progress at regular intervals. Students are given a
one-
Student Profile:
At least sixteen years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
U.S.
Citizen or International Visa equivalent
Daily Schedule:
Theory/Practical Studies
8:30 am -
Night
classes are available
Graduation Award:
California State Board of Cosmetology License
Course Duration:
1600
Clock Hours/30 Weeks
Approximately 9 Months
40 Hours per week full-
Each
student is provided with their own tool-
Cutting shears
Brushes
Clips
Gown
Apron
Course Outline
Stage-
Perfecting shampooing, blow-
Learning
styling techniques
Understanding head-
Learning how to conduct
a successful client consultation
The science of hair
Introduction to basic precision
cutting skills
• One-
• Classic Bob techniques
• Basic layering
Stage-
Continuation of air science, studied with a specialized technician
Exploration of
hair length variations
Round graduations
Variations of layering
Basic graduated shapes
Hairstyling
Stage-
This stage provides you access to the unique needs of men’s hairstyling and a continuation of technical and chemical work
Further understanding of color formula
Understanding the color charts
Classic men’s
haircutting techniques
Scissors over comb techniques
Graduation men’s shapes
Further
techniques for hairstyling
Stage-
Color and chemical work
Highlighting and foil work
Understanding the total role of a hair professional
Stage-
This stage draws together many of the skills learned to give you more confidence and better understanding of the complete curriculum
Recap of all the haircutting techniques learned thus far
Developing customer care
Professional etiquette practices
Stage-
This final and possibly the most challenging stage of the course is designed to give you the time and coaching to perfect the skills you have learned
Further exploration of men’s hairstyling
Working with clippers as a finishing technique
Working
on your own initiative
Working within a given time-
Introduction to advanced
layering and graduation
Introduction to disconnection and freehand techniques
Introduction
to advanced finishing techniques
