Course Syllabus
Diploma in Cosmetology & Beauty Culture
Training Approach: Theory + Demonstration + Hands-on Practice + Client/Model Practice
Unit 1: Skincare, Facial & Beauty Treatments
Theory
- Introduction to cosmetology and beauty culture
- Skin anatomy and functions
- Skin types and common skin concerns
- Skin analysis and client consultation
- Skincare products and basic ingredients
- Cleansing, exfoliation and steaming
- Facial massage principles and movements
- Types of facial treatments
- Face packs, masks and finishing products
- Contraindications and treatment precautions
- Hygiene, sanitation and infection control
- Home-care and aftercare recommendations
Practical
- Setting up the professional facial workstation
- Client consultation and skin analysis
- Basic clean-up
- Deep cleansing and exfoliation
- Safe steaming procedure
- Basic blackhead/whitehead care
- Facial massage techniques
- Face mask application
- Hydrating facial
- Brightening facial
- De-tan facial
- Customized facial according to skin type
- Complete professional facial treatment
Unit 2: Hair Care, Cutting & Styling
Theory
- Hair and scalp anatomy
- Hair types, textures and densities
- Hair growth cycle
- Hair and scalp analysis
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Hair-care products and their uses
- Hair cutting principles and terminology
- Sectioning and cutting angles
- Basic haircut structures
- Blow-drying and heat styling
- Hair styling products
- Heat protection and safety
- Basic hair-care and aftercare
Practical
- Hair and scalp consultation
- Shampoo and conditioning procedure
- Basic hair sectioning
- One-length/blunt haircut
- Graduation haircut
- Basic layered haircut
- Fringe and face-framing techniques
- Basic trimming and finishing
- Blow-drying
- Straightening
- Basic curls and waves
- Ponytail and braid styles
- Basic bun and occasion hairstyle
- Complete haircut and styling service
Unit 3: Makeup Artistry & Beauty Enhancement
Theory
- Introduction to professional makeup
- Makeup tools, brushes and equipment
- Skin preparation
- Foundation and concealer selection
- Face shapes and basic correction
- Contouring and highlighting
- Colour theory for makeup
- Eyebrow shaping and enhancement
- Eye makeup fundamentals
- Eyeliner and mascara techniques
- Lip shaping and colour selection
- Day and evening makeup
- Party and occasion makeup
- Makeup hygiene and brush sanitation
- Client consultation and makeup planning
Practical
- Makeup workstation setup
- Skin preparation
- Foundation application
- Concealer and setting techniques
- Basic contouring and highlighting
- Blush application
- Eyebrow grooming and filling
- Basic eyeshadow application
- Eyeliner techniques
- Mascara application
- Lip lining and lipstick application
- Natural/day makeup
- Office makeup
- Evening/party makeup
- Basic bridal makeup
- Complete professional makeup look
Unit 4: Manicure, Pedicure, Nail Art & Grooming
Theory
- Nail anatomy and growth
- Nail types and common nail concerns
- Manicure and pedicure principles
- Nail tools and equipment
- Nail shaping and filing
- Cuticle care
- Hand and foot exfoliation
- Massage techniques
- Nail polish and gel polish basics
- Introduction to nail art
- Colour theory and nail design
- Spa manicure and pedicure
- Paraffin wax and basic spa treatments
- Nail hygiene and safety
- Contraindications and aftercare
Practical
- Manicure workstation setup
- Nail cleaning and shaping
- Cuticle care
- Hand scrub and massage
- Basic manicure
- Pedicure workstation setup
- Foot soak and preparation
- Toenail shaping and cuticle care
- Foot scrub and massage
- Basic pedicure
- Spa manicure
- Spa pedicure
- Basic nail polish application
- French nail design
- Basic nail art
- Glitter, dots, lines and simple patterns
- Basic gel polish application
- Complete manicure and pedicure service
Unit 5: Cosmetology, Personal Grooming & Professional Salon Management
Theory
- Fundamentals of cosmetology and beauty culture
- Personal grooming and hygiene
- Basic body care and grooming
- Hair, skin and nail consultation
- Client communication and customer service
- Professional ethics and salon etiquette
- Salon hygiene and infection-control procedures
- Tools, equipment and product management
- Client records and treatment documentation
- Treatment planning and service selection
- Product knowledge and basic ingredient awareness
- Aftercare and home-care counselling
- Basic salon service pricing
- Appointment and time management
- Retail and product recommendation basics
- Career opportunities in cosmetology
- Freelance and beauty-business basics
- Professional portfolio development
Practical
- Professional client consultation
- Complete skin analysis
- Hair and scalp assessment
- Treatment planning
- Personalized skincare routine
- Complete facial service
- Complete haircut and styling service
- Complete makeup service
- Complete manicure and pedicure
- Basic nail-art service
- Personal grooming session
- Client record preparation
- Professional product recommendation
- Aftercare counselling
- Complete salon service workflow
- Final integrated cosmetology project
6-Month Course Progression
Month 1 – Skincare & Facial Treatments
Unit 1: Skincare, Facial & Beauty Treatments
- Skin anatomy and skin types
- Skin analysis
- Clean-up
- Facial techniques
- Massage
- Face masks
- Specialized facial treatments
- Practical model sessions
Month 2 – Hair Care & Cutting
Unit 2: Hair Care, Cutting & Styling
- Hair and scalp analysis
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Sectioning
- Basic haircuts
- Layering and graduation
- Blow-drying
- Straightening
- Curls and waves
- Basic hairstyles
Month 3 – Makeup Artistry
Unit 3: Makeup Artistry & Beauty Enhancement
- Makeup tools and products
- Skin preparation
- Base makeup
- Contouring and highlighting
- Eye makeup
- Eyebrow enhancement
- Day makeup
- Evening makeup
- Party and basic bridal makeup
Month 4 – Nails & Grooming
Unit 4: Manicure, Pedicure, Nail Art & Grooming
- Nail anatomy
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Spa treatments
- Nail polish
- French manicure
- Basic nail art
- Gel polish basics
- Hand and foot care
Month 5 – Advanced Practical Integration
Unit 5: Cosmetology, Personal Grooming & Professional Salon Management
- Client consultation
- Treatment planning
- Product selection
- Professional communication
- Salon hygiene
- Customer service
- Complete beauty-service practice
- Client/model sessions
- Portfolio development
Month 6 – Professional Practice & Assessment
- Advanced supervised practical sessions
- Complete facial treatments
- Haircut and styling practice
- Makeup projects
- Manicure/pedicure and nail-art practice
- Integrated client-service projects
- Case studies and treatment records
- Portfolio preparation
- Theory revision
- Final Theory Examination
- Final Practical Examination
- Professional Viva/Oral Assessment
Final Practical Examination
Students should demonstrate a complete professional salon workflow:
Client Consultation → Analysis → Treatment Planning → Preparation → Professional Service → Finishing → Aftercare → Client Record & Product Recommendation
The final assessment can include one integrated beauty project covering skincare/facial, hair cutting & styling, makeup, and nail/beauty care, allowing students to demonstrate both technical skills and professional client management.
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