Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory

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CSME 2310

Advanced concepts and practice of haircutting.  Topics include haircuts utilizing scissors, razor, and/or clippers

Course Learning Objectives

Identify reference points on the head form and understand their role in haircutting.  Define angles, elevations, and guidelines.  List the factors involved in a successful client consultation. 

  1. Identify the terminology related to hair structure, growth, and distribution.
  2. Discuss purpose and structure of the hair.
  3. Recommend a hair shape for client in relation to her needs.
  4. Complete the six hair cuts listed.
  5. Proper use of cutting implements as required by hair texture and style desired.
Required Textbooks

Standard Textbook of Cosmetology, 2016 ed., Milady Publishing Company.

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES:  Brushes, combs, clippies, scissors, tapering shears, razor, mannequin, visual aids overhead projector.

Evaluation Standards

Individual practical sheets with criteria included, written unit test, final written and practical exam.

Course Progression
  1. Identify terminology related to hair structure, growth and distribution on weekly work sheet.
  2. Discuss purpose and structure of the hair.
    1. Define hair density in relation to type of implement used.
    2. Describe the various types of hair growth patterns.
    3. Pass a written test over the purpose and structure of the hair.
  4. Recommend a hair shape for client in relation to her needs.
    1. Head shape
    2. Texture and length of hair
    3. Implements needed
    4. Clients lifestyle and style desired
  5. Complete the six haircuts listed.
    1. Basic cut actual performance using scissors.
    2. Basic cut, actual performance using razor.
    3. Sculpture cut
    4. Wedge cut
    5. Vertical layered cut on student or client
    6. Complete a clipper cut
    7. Describe a blunt cut
  6. Proper use of all cutting implements as required by texture and style.
    1. Demonstrate use of shears, razor, tapering shears, and clippers.
    2. Name the qualities of a good pair of shears.
    3. Demonstrate the correct position for handling the hair cutting implements.
Instructional Methods

This course will be conducted in a cosmetology lab, hands-on experience, audio-visual, transparencies and class demonstrations will constitute the major portion of the class.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Cosmetology Program the student will be able to:

  • Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
  • Practice effective communication skills, visual poise, and proper grooming.
  • Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employer-employee relationship.
  • State the benefits of prioritizing time efficiently.
  • Use proven strategies to build a clientele.
  • List safety and sanitation procedures for use of equipment, implements, and treatments.
  • Perform basic manipulative skills in the areas of hairstyling, hair shaping, hair coloring, texture services, scalp and hair conditioning, skin and makeup, manicure and pedicures.
  • Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, and color application for the client’s overall image.
  • Apply learned theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
  • Apply learned theory, manipulative skills and analytical skills to obtain licensure and competency in entry-level positions in cosmetology or a related career field.
Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills and Personal Qualities.  A SCANS matrix which includes this course is available for your review.

https://www.wcinstruction.net/syllabi/file.php/231/Cosmetologoy_SCANS_Matrix_2011.pdf