CHSE Odisha Voc. Beauty Therapist study plan
CHSE Odisha Voc. Beauty Therapist · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair and Nails & Facial Treatments and Skin Care
Label the layers of the skin, the hair shaft and the nail unit on a blank diagram from memory, scoring at least 90% before moving on
Explain how skin type, sebum activity and barrier condition determine which facial treatment protocol you choose
Sequence the steps of a basic and a deep-cleansing facial, stating the purpose of each step and the hygiene check before it
Identify the contraindications that force you to refuse or modify a facial, and state what you would say to the client
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn, fully labelled anatomy sheet (skin, hair, nail) plus a one-page facial protocol card listing steps, timings and stop conditions
Anatomy and Physiology of Skin, Hair and Nails & Facial Treatments and Skin Care
Match each skin type and common condition (dehydrated, acne-prone, sensitive, mature, pigmented) to a suitable cleansing, exfoliation and masking approach
Demonstrate massage movements for face, neck and décolleté in the correct direction, explaining the physiological reason for each direction
Describe how to assess a client's skin under proper lighting and record findings on a consultation card
List aftercare advice for three different facial outcomes, including sun protection and product-use frequency
Your checkpoint
Three written case studies: client profile, skin assessment, chosen protocol with product categories, and aftercare plan
Hair Care, Cutting and Styling & Hair Colour, Chemical Texture and Scalp Treatments
Map the head into sections and subsections and explain how sectioning controls tension, balance and accuracy in a cut
Explain the difference between one-length, graduated and layered cutting logic, and predict the weight line each produces
Describe the chemistry of permanent colour, demi-permanent colour and bleach, including how developer strength changes lift and deposit
Perform and document a patch test and a strand test procedure, stating the waiting time and the record you keep
Your checkpoint
A sectioning and cutting-logic diagram set plus a colour formulation worksheet with three worked examples showing ratio, developer and expected result
Hair Colour, Chemical Texture and Scalp Treatments & Hair Care, Cutting and Styling
Explain the relaxing and perming process step by step, including test curl, processing checks and neutralising
Diagnose common chemical service failures (uneven lift, banding, over-processing, scalp irritation) and state the corrective action or refusal
Describe scalp and hair treatments for dandruff, oily scalp and dry hair, and distinguish what a therapist may treat from what needs referral
Explain how heat styling, brushing and drying technique protect or damage the hair shaft, and list the temperature and tool rules you follow
Your checkpoint
A chemical services troubleshooting table: symptom, likely cause, safe corrective action, and when to refer the client out
Cosmetology Products, Ingredients and Contraindications & Professional Ethics, Hygiene and Salon Safety
Read a product label and classify each ingredient by function: surfactant, humectant, emollient, active, preservative, fragrance, colourant
Build a contraindication cross-check linking active ingredients and product types to skin conditions, allergies, pregnancy and recent chemical services
Explain the salon hygiene cycle for tools, linen, surfaces and hands, and state which items are single-use
Describe the correct response to a client reaction or accidental exposure, including first aid, incident recording and when to seek medical help
Apply consent, confidentiality and scope-of-practice rules to three short salon scenarios
Your checkpoint
An ingredient-to-contraindication reference sheet covering at least 15 ingredients, plus a written incident-report sample
Threading, Waxing and Hair Removal & Manicure, Pedicure and Nail Art
Describe the threading technique for eyebrow shaping: thread hold, tension, direction of removal and brow mapping
Explain wax types, correct temperature testing, patch testing, and the hygiene rules for spatulas and strips
List the contraindications and aftercare for waxing and threading on face, underarm, arm and leg
Sequence a full manicure and a full pedicure, including nail shape, cuticle care, massage and polish application
Explain nail anatomy and recognise signs of infection or nail disorder that require referral rather than service
Your checkpoint
A hair-removal and nail-care procedure manual: step lists, timing, hygiene points, contraindications and referral triggers for each service
Make-up Artistry and Bridal Styling & Threading, Waxing and Hair Removal
Identify face shapes and describe the contouring, highlighting and brow-shaping choices each one calls for
Select foundation shade and undertone correctly and explain how lighting and skin type change the choice
Describe a bridal timeline from trial to wedding-day touch-up, including skin prep, photography considerations and long-wear product choices
Explain hygiene and product-safety rules specific to make-up: brush cleaning, testers, disposable applicators and eye-area precautions
Describe how to remove wax or threading mishaps and how to colour-correct redness, darkness and dullness
Your checkpoint
A complete bridal look plan: face chart, product list with shade reasoning, timeline and touch-up kit checklist
Salon Management, Client Consultation and Entrepreneurship & Professional Ethics, Hygiene and Salon Safety & Cosmetology Products, Ingredients and Contraindications
Run a structured client consultation that covers health history, expectations, contraindications, consent and aftercare, and record it on a client card
Price three services by calculating product cost, time and overhead, and explain the difference between profit and turnover
Draft a simple business plan outline covering location, target client, service menu, staffing and licensing needs
Answer ethical and legal questions on advertising claims, client records and data privacy in a salon setting
Complete two full timed mock papers and review every wrong answer to a stated rule or fact
Your checkpoint
A mock salon business plan of two pages plus a completed consultation form, and a scored mock-exam log with corrected weak areas
Milestones
Week 2: Can label skin, hair and nail anatomy from memory and justify a facial protocol for three different skin types without notes
Week 4: Can explain colour, perming and relaxing chemistry and correctly diagnose four chemical-service failures in a written quiz at 80% or above
Week 6: Can list contraindications and hygiene rules for waxing, threading, manicure and pedicure, and score 80% or above on a mixed-domain quiz covering weeks 1 to 6
Week 8: Scores 75% or above on two full timed mock papers, with every error traced to a specific rule, ingredient or procedure and written into the correction log