Wyo. Code R. 033-0001-6
Cosmetology, Board of
Chapter 6: Course of Study (now under A & I)
Effective Date: 04/20/2000 to 08/11/2005
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 033.0001.6.04202000
COURSE OF STUDY
Section 1. Course of Study for Cosmetology Students. The educational program of all schools shall include no less than ten and one half (10½) months of study and no less than two thousand (2000) hours for a complete cosmetologist course.
(a) One thousand nine hundred and twenty-five (1925) hours shall consist of the following minimum training requirements and shall include related theory:
| Cosmetology | Minimum Performance Hours: |
|---|---|
| Shampooing/Related Treatments | 175 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| shampoo | 100 cr. |
| related hair and scalp treatments | 75 cr. |
| Hair Styling | 275 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| roller sets | 75 cr. |
| pin curls | 25 cr. |
| fingerwaves | 25 cr. |
| wiggery | 5 cr. |
| iron curls | 50 cr. |
| blow drying | 50 cr. |
| up-do | 10 cr. |
| braiding | 10 cr. |
| Hair Color - (Including 50 hours of theory) | 200 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| virgin tint | 20 cr. |
| Virgin lightening | 20 cr. |
| retouch tint | 20 cr. |
| retouch lightening | 20 cr. |
| special color effects | 20 cr. |
| highlight | 20 cr. |
| law of color and corrective color | 20 cr. |
| Permanent Waving | 150 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| permanent wave techniques | 50 cr. |
| Chemical Hair Relaxing | 50 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| all methods of virgin and retouch relaxing | 10 cr. |
| Hair Cutting | 275 |
|---|---|
| To include theory and practical credits in: clipper, razor, and scissor technique, Implement safety and infection control | 200 cr. |
| Wyoming Laws Rules and Sanitation | 100 |
| To include theory and practical practice of Wyoming rules, bacteriology, client safety and infection control. | |
| Salesmanship, Salon Management, Ethics | 50 |
| To include theory of salon business and professional standards in cosmetology | |
| Anatomy/Physiology | 125 |
| To include theory of the systems, skin disorders, hair disorders and nail disorders | |
| Manicuring / Pedicuring | 125 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| manicures | 20 cr. |
| pedicure | 5 cr. |
| polish | 10 cr. |
| artificial nails/sculpts/applications | 50 cr. |
| tip/wrap | 50 cr. |
| Chemistry of Products | 125 |
| Massage | 60 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: | |
| hand, arm, foot, leg scalp and face | 100 cr. |
| Analysis | 95 |
| To include theory in analyzing nails hair and skin | |
| Esthetics | 120 |
| To include theory and practical credits in application of treatments with and without machines | |
| lash and brow tint | 5 cr. |
| hair removal | 20 cr. |
| make up | 20 cr. |
| cleansing/steaming/masks/packs | 20 cr. |
| aroma therapy/spa | 3 cr. |
May include instruction by individuals other than cosmetology instructors. These hours must be documented and records kept in student's file
Total Hours required are 1925 plus the 75 discretionary hours for a Total of 2000.
(b) Client protection and proper sanitation should be taught and utilized as necessary (according to the Wyoming Law and manufacturers Directions)
(c) The course of training for the remaining 75 hours shall be at the discretion of the school to determine and may include as many as twenty five (25) hours of instruction by individuals other than cosmetology instructors where such instruction may serve to enrich the education program offered.
(d) If any hours are accomplished outside the school premises, they must be acquired under supervision or guidance of a cosmetology instructor and supporting documents must be made available if requested by the Board.
Section 2. Course of Study for Student Instructor. Any course offered to student instructors shall consist of at least one thousand (1000) hours of instruction and shall have a curriculum which provides for the following:
Section 3. Course of Study for Manicuring/Nail Technician Students. The education program for all manicuring students shall include no less than four hundred (400) hours for a complete manicurist/nail technician course.
(a) Three hundred seventy-five hours shall consist of the following minimum training requirements and shall include related theory.
Performance Hours:
Operations:
(I) Wyoming laws, rules sanitation. and safety measures 80 (1) Bacteriology (a) classification (2) Sanitation (a) Chemical products (b) Sanitizing Methods and procedures (3) Wyoming laws and rules (II) Anatomy and Physiology (arms, hand, feet) 75 (1) Nail shapes, structures, growth. (a) nail irregularities (b) nail diseases (2) Bones, muscles, nerves (a) bones of arm, hand feet, lower leg (b) Muscles of arm, hand feet, lower leg (c) Nerves of the arm Hand, feet, lower leg (3) Skin (a) histology (b) functions (4) Blood Circulation (a) Blood vessels (b) Blood supply to the arm hand, foot, lower leg.
(III) Manicuring and Pedicuring
(1) Preparation (2) Equipment and Implements (3) Supplies (4) Procedures (a) Water and Oil Manicures 50 20 complete (b) Nail analysis 20 (c) Hand/arm Massage 20 40 operations (5) Pedicures 10 5 complete operations (6) Foot and leg massage 10-20 operations
(IV) Artificial nail application
(1) Chemical agents-traditional and Odorless, wrap products 30 (2) Sculpturing (liquid and powder Brush on) traditional and odorless 30- 50 nails (3) Artificial nail tips 30 50 nails (a) Nail wraps and repairs (4) Polish application 5
(V) Professional ethics, poise, and personal development 15
(b) The course of training for the remaining twenty-five (25) hours shall be at the discretion of the school to determine and may include all (25) hours of instruction by individuals other than cosmetology instructors where such instruction may serve to enrich the educational program offered.
(c) If any hours are accomplished outside the school premises, they must be acquired under the supervision or guidance of a cosmetology instructor.
Section 4. Course of Study for Esthetician Students. The educational program for all esthetician students shall include no less than six hundred (600) hours for a complete skin care course.
(a) Three hundred (300) hours shall consist of the following minimum training requirements and shall include related theory.
| Esthetics | Minimum Performance Hours: |
|---|---|
| To include theory and practical credits in application | 120 |
| of treatments with and without machines | |
| lash and brow tint | 5 cr. |
| hair removal | 20 cr. |
| make up | 20 cr. |
| cleansing/steaming/masks/packs/peals and other related exfoliants | 20 cr. 3 cr. |
| aroma therapy/spa | |
| Chemistry of Products | 75 |
| Massage | 60 |
| To include theory and practical credits in: face, neck and shoulders | 80 cr. |
| Analysis | 50 |
| To include theory in analyzing skin | |
| Wyoming Law/Infection Control | 90 |
| To include theory and practical practice of Wyoming rules, bacteriology, client safety and infection control | |
| Salesmanship/Management/Ethics | 40 |
| To include theory of salon business and professional standards in esthetics | |
| Anatomy/Physiology | 125 |
| To include theory of the systems skin disorders | |
| Other Hours | 40 |
| May include instruction by individuals other than Esthetician instructors. These hours |
must be documented and records kept in student's file
Total Hours required are 560 plus the 40 discretionary hours for a Total of 600.
(b) Client protection and proper sanitation should be taught and utilized as necessary (according to the Wyoming Law and manufacturers Directions)
(c) The course of training for the remaining 40 hours shall be at the discretion of the school to determine and may include as many as 15 hours of instruction by individuals other than Esthetician instructors where such instruction may serve to enrich the education program offered.
(d) If any hours are accomplished outside the school premises, they must be acquired under supervision or guidance of an Esthetician instructor and supporting documents must be made available if requested by the Board.
Section 5. Credit Allowed When Transferring from One Course to Another. A student registered for a manicuring or esthetician course, or a licensed manicurist or esthetician may transfer to or enroll in a full cosmetologist course with full credit of applicable hours.