Salon Development

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CSME 2343

Exploration of salon development.  Topics include professional ethics and goals, salon operation, and record keeping.

Course Learning Objectives

Know how to explore the job market, research potential employers, and operate within the legal aspects of employment.  Describe what is expected of a new employee and what this means in terms of your everyday behavior.  Understand the responsibilities of a booth renter.

  1. Develop a positive attitude toward other people.
  2. Exhibit a concern for ethics when dealing with clients and co-workers.
  3. Create a salon portfolio; demonstrate an understanding of salon operations; and demonstrate organizational skills related to salon management.
  4. Be aware of the opportunities available in the field of cosmetology.
Required Textbooks

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

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES:  Textbook, appointment book, telephone, overhead projector and visual aids.

Evaluation Standards

The student will be evaluated using individual practical sheets with the criterion for each task identified.  Pass a written test on personality development, ethics, and salon development and planning

Course Progression

 

  1. Develop a positive attitude toward other people.
    1. Explain the importance of a positive attitude in relation to client retention.
    2. Explain why poise and confidence are factors in a successful career.
  2. Exhibit a concern for ethics when dealing with clients and co-workers.
    1. Analyze the importance of ethics in dealing with the public.
    2. Pass a written exam on personality development including ethics, salon planning and salon operation.
  3. Salon planning and operation.
    1. List the factors that determine a good location for a salon.
    2. Explain how a salon is organized.
    3. Name the agencies that govern the ordinances concerning the salon.
    4. List the regulations concerning the planning of a salon.
    5. Relate the types of ownership’s generally found in acquiring of a salon.
    6. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of ownership.
    7. Explain various types of business taxes and how these taxes are paid and to whom.
    8. List the types of insurance needed by a salon and explain the purpose of each type.
    9. What is meant by a balance sheet?
    10. Explain how operating expenses are determined.
    11. What are the characteristics of a prospective employee?
    12. Explain how salon prices are established.
    13. List various forms of advertising.
    14. Explain the importance of retailing.
  4. Be aware of opportunities available in the field of cosmetology.
Instructional Methods

This course will be conducted in a cosmetology lab setting utilizing the receptionist’s duties on a rotating schedule for each student.  The activities during the class will include lectures and audio-visual aids.  Some field trips will be included.

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