BM Coiffure study plan
BM Coiffure · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Hygiene, Health and Safety & Product Knowledge and Cosmetology Science
List and explain the chain of infection and identify at least three points where a salon procedure can break it
Demonstrate the correct sequence for hand hygiene and for donning and doffing gloves, and self-check against a written checklist
Classify ten given salon tools and surfaces as critical, semicritical, or noncritical and state the required decontamination level for each
Define pH, disinfection versus sterilization, and the difference between cleaning and sanitizing, using correct terminology
Your checkpoint
A one-page salon safety and decontamination reference sheet covering infection control, tool classification, and key definitions, written from memory then corrected
Hygiene, Health and Safety
Identify the main physical, chemical, and biological hazards in a salon and state one control measure for each
Explain safe handling, dilution, storage, and disposal practices for the disinfectants and chemicals covered in the course
Describe the correct response to three given emergency scenarios, including a chemical splash to the eye and a minor cut
Outline client contraindication and patch-test screening steps that must occur before a chemical service
Your checkpoint
A hazard-control table with at least ten hazards, each paired with a control measure and an emergency response, scored against the course safety checklist
Haircutting and Styling
Map the head into sections and identify reference points used to establish balance and guide cutting lines
Explain the relationship between elevation, projection, and the resulting graduation or layering in a cut
Describe how to section and cut a blunt one-length line and a uniformly layered shape, stating the elevation used for each
Identify at least five cutting tools and explain the maintenance and sanitation requirement for each
Your checkpoint
An annotated sectioning and elevation diagram set for two haircut shapes, with a written rationale for each elevation choice
Haircutting and Styling
Explain the principles of balance, weight distribution, and face-shape suitability as they apply to finished shapes
Describe blow-dry and thermal-styling techniques, including tool angle, tension, and heat-safety limits
List the steps for a wet-set or roller-set service and predict the effect of roller size and direction on the result
Diagnose three given cutting or styling errors and state the corrective action for each
Your checkpoint
A timed, 45-minute closed-book quiz of at least 25 self-written questions on haircutting and styling, with a written review of every missed item
Coloration and Lightening
Explain the color wheel, level system, and undertone, and use them to predict the outcome of a given color formulation
Differentiate temporary, semipermanent, and permanent color by action and expected longevity
Describe the chemistry of lightening, including developer strength selection and the role of the patch and strand test
Identify at least four causes of an undesired color result and state the corrective or referral action for each
Your checkpoint
A formulation worksheet solving five given client scenarios, each with a reasoned color choice, developer strength, and predicted result
Perming and Chemical Straightening & Hair and Scalp Treatments
Explain how the disulfide bonds are broken and re-formed in perming and in chemical straightening, and contrast the two processes
Describe the purpose and correct use of the pre-wrap, processing, and neutralizing steps, including test-curl evaluation
Match at least three treatment ingredients to the hair or scalp condition each is intended for
Identify contraindications and safety limits for chemical texture services and for scalp treatments
Your checkpoint
A side-by-side comparison chart of perming versus chemical straightening covering chemistry, steps, timing controls, and contraindications, plus a treatment-to-condition matching key
Client Consultation and Diagnosis & Shampooing and Scalp Care
Conduct a structured consultation that covers hair and scalp analysis, history, lifestyle, and expectation setting, using a written intake form
Describe observable scalp and hair conditions and state which findings require referral rather than service
Explain the purpose of each step in a shampoo and conditioning service and the effect of water temperature and massage technique on the scalp
Adapt a service plan to three given client profiles with differing hair types and concerns
Your checkpoint
A completed client intake and consultation form for three practice profiles, each with a documented service plan and referral decision
Salon Management and Professional Conduct & Hygiene, Health and Safety & Product Knowledge and Cosmetology Science
Outline the record-keeping, consent, and client-confidentiality practices expected in a professional salon
Describe the roles and responsibilities of salon team members and the standards of professional conduct and communication
Review all prior weeks' safety and science notes and correct any errors found
Complete a full-length timed practice exam under exam conditions
Your checkpoint
A full-length timed practice exam with a scored error log that groups every missed item by domain and lists the review action for each
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a self-written safety and infection-control quiz, and produce the completed hazard-control table
Week 4: Score at least 75% on the timed haircutting and styling quiz, with all missed items reviewed in writing
Week 6: Complete the perming versus straightening comparison chart and correctly match at least 8 of 10 treatment ingredients to their target conditions
Week 8: Score at least 80% on the full-length timed practice exam, with every domain represented in the error log