240 C.M.R. 4.04
(1) Cosmetology Program.
(c) Every school shall maintain a course of practical training in:
(d) Every school shall furnish instruction in antisepsis, sterilization, cleaning, disinfection and the use of electrical apparatus and electricity as applicable to the practice of the various branches of cosmetology, and shall arrange courses devoted to each branch of cosmetology in accordance with the following outline of study and schedule of hours:
1. Outline of Study.
Theory Practical
Cleaning Shampooing
Disinfection Hairdressing
Hygiene Marcel Waving (optional)
Bones Finger Waving
Muscles Permanent Waving
Nerves Wig Instruction
Vascular System Hair Straightening
Circulation Hair Coloring (dyeing, tints rinses,
bleaching pack, reconditioning)
Skin
Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming Tinting, Eyelash Perming
Nails Hair Cutting
Electricity Manicuring
Shop Management Skin Care/Facial Grooming
Personal Hygiene Scalp Massage
2. Schedule of Hours.
Manicuring (including 12.5 hrs. of Artificial Nail Techniques) 50
Hair Straightening and Permanent Waving 250
Shampooing 25
Finger Waving 50
Iron Curls 45
Skin Care/Facial Grooming/Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions 80 and Tinting, Eyelash Perming
Wig Instruction and Scalp Treatments 50
Dyes and Bleaching (packs, tints, rinses, reconditioning) 150
Hair Cutting 125
Oral, Written and Practical Tests, Sterilization, Hygiene and 125 Anatomy
Instruction and Lecture on Cleaning and Disinfection 25
Ethics, Salesmanship, Courtesy and Conduct 25
Unassigned Hours None
Total 1,000
(2) Manicuring Program.
(c) Each school shall include the following curriculum as part of its course of study:
Curriculum Hours
Safety/Sanitation Ten Hours
Artificial Nail Techniques 25 Hours
First Aid 2.5 Hours
Basic Manicuring with Hand and Arm Massage 40 Hours
Professional Ethics, Salon Management and State Laws 12.5 Hours
Oral-written Practical Examinations Hygiene and Anatomy Ten Hours
Total 100 Hours