1. (1) introduction consisting of:

   1. (a) history of barbering, cosmetology/barbering, esthetics, nail technology, eyelash and eyebrow technology; and
   2. (b) overview of the curriculum;

2. (2) personal, client, and salon safety including:

   1. (a) aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures;
   2. (b) disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures; and
   3. (c) health risks to the cosmetologist/barber;

3. (3) business and salon management including:

   1. (a) developing clientele;
   2. (b) professional image;
   3. (c) professional ethics;
   4. (d) professional associations;
   5. (e) public relations; and
   6. (f) advertising;

4. (4) legal issues including:

   1. (a) malpractice liability;
   2. (b) regulatory agencies; and
   3. (c) tax laws;
5. (5) human immune system;

6. (6) diseases and disorders of skin, nails, hair, and scalp including:

   1. (a) bacteriology;
   2. (b) sanitation;
   3. (c) sterilization;
   4. (d) decontamination; and
   5. (e) infection control;

7. (7) implements, tools, and equipment for cosmetology, barbering, basic esthetics, nail technology, and eyebrow and eyelash technology, including:

   1. (a) high-frequency or galvanic current; and
   2. (b) heat lamps;
8. (8) first aid;
9. (9) anatomy;
10. (10) science of cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, nail technology, and eyebrow and eyelash technology;
11. (11) analysis of the skin, hair, and scalp;
12. (12) physiology of the human body including skin and nails;
13. (13) electricity and light therapy;

14. (14) limited chemical exfoliation including:

    1. (a) pre-exfoliation consultation;
    2. (b) post-exfoliation treatments; and
    3. (c) chemical reactions;
15. (15) chemistry for cosmetology/barbering, basic esthetics, nail technology, and eyebrow and eyelash technology;
16. (16) temporary removal of superfluous hair including by waxing;
17. (17) properties of the hair, skin, and scalp;

18. (18) basic hairstyling including:

    1. (a) wet and thermal styling;
    2. (b) permanent waving;
    3. (c) hair coloring;
    4. (d) chemical hair relaxing; and
    5. (e) thermal hair straightening;

19. (19) haircuts including:

    1. (a) draping;
    2. (b) clipper variations;
    3. (c) scissor cutting;
    4. (d) shaving; and
    5. (e) wigs and artificial hair;
20. (20) razor cutting;
21. (21) mustache and beard design;

22. (22) basic esthetics including:

    1. (a) treatment of the skin, manual and mechanical;
    2. (b) packs and masks;
    3. (c) aroma therapy;
    4. (d) chemistry of cosmetics;

    5. (e) application of makeup including:

       1. (i) application of artificial eyelashes;
       2. (ii) arching of the eyebrows; and
       3. (iii) tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrows;
    6. (f) massage of the face and neck; and
    7. (g) natural manicures and pedicures;
23. (23) medical devices;
24. (24) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);

25. (25) artificial nail techniques consisting of:

    1. (a) wraps;
    2. (b) nail tips;
    3. (c) gel nails;
    4. (d) sculptured and other acrylic nails; and
    5. (e) nail art;
26. (26) pedicures and massaging of the lower leg and foot;
27. (27) the requirements in Section R156-11a-707;
28. (28) elective topics; and
29. (29) Cosmetology/Barber Examination review.

Under Subsection 58-11a-302(6)(c)(iv), the curriculum for a cosmetology/barber school shall consist of 1,600 hours of instruction in the following subject areas:

KEY: barber, cosmetologist, cosmetologist/barber, esthetician, electrologist, hair designer, nail technician, eyelash and eyebrow technician

Date of Last Change: March 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 10, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-11a-101; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)