DE Cosmetology study plan

Define and correctly spell 60 core cosmetology terms covering hair structure, scalp and hair analysis, and the three growth phases (anagen, catagen, telogen).

Explain the difference between the three hair types (lanugo, vellus, terminal) and predict how each responds to chemical services.

Sequence the standard shampoo and conditioning procedure in the correct order and justify each step.

Identify the layers of the hair shaft (cuticle, cortex, medulla) and state which layer chemical relaxers and color must penetrate to work.

Compare the five hair color categories (temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, permanent, lighteners) by deposit and lift capability.

Calculate developer volume to lift ratio and demonstrate the law of color using primary, secondary, and tertiary relationships.

Outline the client consultation and patch-test steps required before a color service and list the contraindications that stop the service.

Describe the chemistry of permanent waving and chemical relaxing, including the reducing and neutralizing steps.

Memorize the hair-cutting angles (0, 45, 90, 135, 180 degrees) and match each to the resulting elevation and layered effect.

List the razor, clipper, and shear safety rules and demonstrate the correct hold and stroke for each tool in a written procedure.

Explain the four men's facial-hair shapes and the shave preparation, lather, and aftercare sequence.

Identify the muscles and bones of the head, face, and neck that affect barbering design lines.

Classify skin types (dry, oily, combination, sensitive) and skin conditions (dehydrated, acne, rosacea) and separate treatable conditions from those requiring referral.

List the steps of a basic facial in order and state the purpose and contraindication of each.

Explain the Fitzpatrick scale and how it guides exfoliation and product selection.

Describe the difference between massage movements (effleurage, petrissage, tapotement) and when each is contraindicated.

Explain the three modalities of hair removal - galvanic, thermolysis, and blend - by current type and mechanism.

State the principles of infection control for electrology, including needle handling, skin prep, and single-use requirements.

Identify the layers of the skin and the follicle depth targeted by each modality.

List the contraindications and client-consent requirements before an electrolysis treatment.

Describe nail structure (plate, bed, matrix, cuticle, lunula, free edge) and identify which structures must never be cut or over-filed.

Outline the manicure and pedicure sequence, including sanitation between clients and tool disinfection.

Explain the chemistry of acrylics, gels, and wraps and match each product to its correct removal method.

List nail disorders and diseases (onychomycosis, paronychia, onycholysis) and state which require referral.

Re-test the weakest 20% of items from weeks 1–4 and correct every missed concept in writing.

Complete a 40-question mixed practice set across domains 1–3 and score each domain separately.

Write a one-page sanitation and safety summary covering tool disinfection, hand-washing, and blood-spill protocol.

Re-test the weakest 20% of items from weeks 5–6 and correct every missed concept in writing.

Complete a 40-question mixed practice set across domains 4–5 and score each domain separately.

Build a final one-page cheat sheet of high-risk facts (contraindications, referral triggers, safety rules) for all five domains.