GA Cosmetology study plan

GA Cosmetology · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

Scientific Concepts (Infection Control, Anatomy, Chemistry)

Define the chain of infection and identify the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
Classify each implement and surface in a salon as single-use, porous, or non-porous and match it to the correct sanitation method
List the safety, sanitation, and infection-control rules a Georgia licensee must follow for tools, linens, and workstations
Label the major bones of the skull, face, and neck and state how each affects a service

A one-page sanitation decision chart (tool type to required method) plus a scored 40-question infection-control and anatomy quiz at 80% or better

Week 2

Describe the structure and growth cycles of hair, skin, and nails and connect each phase to a service decision
Explain the pH scale and identify the pH range of shampoo, relaxers, and color products
Distinguish solutions, suspensions, and emulsions and give a salon example of each
Identify the muscles and nerves of the head and neck relevant to shampooing and massage

A completed chemistry and anatomy study sheet covering 25 defined terms, self-tested to 90% recall

Week 3

Demonstrate the three scalp massage manipulations and the correct shampoo and conditioning sequence
Match hair types, textures, and conditions to appropriate shampoos, conditioners, and styling products
Explain the angles, sections, and elevation used in basic haircuts and the effect of each on shape
Perform a wet and dry hair analysis and record porosity, elasticity, and density findings

A written hair analysis for three practice clients plus a labeled diagram of haircutting angles, sections, and elevation

Week 4

Explain the color wheel, law of color, and developer volumes, and predict the result of a given formulation
Differentiate temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent color and describe when each is appropriate
Describe the chemistry and safety precautions for relaxers and texture services, including patch and strand tests
Outline the correct procedure for thermal styling and identify heat-safety precautions

A color and texture formula reference card with five worked formulation examples, checked against the manufacturer's instructions

Week 5

Identify the structures of the nail and the disorders and diseases that must be referred to a physician
Sequence a complete manicure and pedicure, including sanitation of implements and safe nipping and filing technique
Describe the application, curing, and removal steps for gels, wraps, and acrylics
Apply Georgia sanitation requirements to nail implements, files, and footbaths

A nail structure and disorder labeling worksheet scored at 85% or better, plus a written step-by-step manicure and pedicure procedure

Week 6

Identify the layers and functions of the skin and the appendages of the skin
Distinguish skin types and skin conditions and select appropriate cleansing and treatment products for each
Differentiate the conditions that must be referred to a physician from those treatable in the salon
Sequence a basic facial, including massage manipulations, extraction limits, and mask selection

A skin analysis and product-selection chart covering four skin types, plus a written facial protocol card

Week 7

State the Georgia licensing requirements, scope of practice, and renewal and continuing education rules for cosmetologists
Identify the sanitation, record-keeping, and inspection obligations a Georgia salon must meet
Explain the elements of a valid service record and client consultation and consent
Calculate service pricing, product cost, and commission or booth-rental income for a sample salon scenario

A one-page Georgia law and salon-business cheat sheet, plus five completed pricing and income word problems

Week 8

Review all five domains using missed-question logs from weeks 1 through 7
Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test conditions
Re-teach the five weakest topics from memory without notes
Practice test-day logistics, including timing per question and flagging and returning to hard items

Two timed practice exams at 80% or better, with a written remediation list of every missed topic

Week 2: Score 80% or better on a 50-question Domain 1 practice set covering infection control, anatomy, and chemistry

Week 4: Score 75% or better on a 50-question Domain 2 practice set and correctly predict the outcome of five color formulations

Week 6: Score 75% or better on combined 40-question Domain 3 and Domain 4 practice sets

Week 7: Score 85% or better on a Georgia law and business-practices practice set

Week 8: Complete two full-length timed practice exams at 80% or better with every missed item logged and remediated