Georgia State Requirements

State Board Requirements

Science and Infection Control Theory – 40 theory hours/40 clock hours; chemistry; cleansing and disinfection; EPA; OSHA, infection control standards; blood spill procedures; and AIDS; HIV; and communicable diseases.

Theory of Permanent Waving – 45 theory hours/45 clock hours; the chemistry of permanent wave solution and its reaction; the chemistry of relaxers and their reactions; and the principles of permanent wave rod placement.

Theory of Hair Coloring –  45 theory hours/45 clock hours; the chemistry of color; principles of color application; and the chemical reaction of hair color.

Theory of Hair and Scalp Treatments and Conditioning – 20 theory hours/20 clock hours; hair analysis; scalp condition; and treatments.

Theory of Hair Cutting – 25 theory hours/25 clock hours; proper handling and care of instruments.

Theory of Shampooing – 15 theory hours/15 clock hours; proper procedure of shampooing; knowledge of shampooing formulas; and water temperature.

Theory of Hairdressing/Hairstyling – 35 theory hours/35 clock hours; 20 hours training on mannequins; and 15 hours training on live models (without compensation).

Theory of Nail Care and Skin Care – 25 theory hours/25 clock hours; concepts and principles of nail care procedures and correct handling of instruments (10 theory hours/10 clock hours); and concepts and principles of skin care procedures and techniques (15 theory hours/15 clock hours).

Level 2 Theory – 100 theory hours/100 clock hours; cleansing and disinfecting; physiology; electricity; safety precautions; chemistry of beauty products, actions/reactions, and the composition of tints, dyes and bleaches; salesmanship; telephone etiquette; and salon deportment; consisting of courtesy, neatness and professional attitude in meeting the public.

Social Skills, Reception or Desk Work, Art and Ethics, State Board of Cosmetology Laws