Cosmetology-EAAC
The Eastern Arizona Academy of Cosmetology program teaches students cosmetology principles and practice in a simulated salon environment. At the end of the program, our students will be prepared to take the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology exam.
As a cosmetology student, you’ll develop your professional image and learn:
- Life skills
- Communication and interviewing skills
- Cosmetology science
- Hair care (including cutting, shampooing, coloring, and chemical texture services)
- Skin care (including facials and makeup)
- Nail care (including manicures, pedicures, and artificial nails)
- Business skills
What Do Cosmetologists Do?
Good cosmetologists are in high demand, and they do much more than cut hair! Cosmetologists are business owners. They help clients care for their hair, skin, and nails. They work in beauty salons, day spas, cruise ships, luxury spas, and resorts. Many start their own businesses.
Class Offerings
We proudly offer the following courses from Eastern Arizona College. For additional information about individual courses or the requirements necessary to earn your certificate, please review the EAC’s academic catalog or speak with your guidance counselor. (Most course info is on pages 139-140.)
Hair Stylist Program
First Year - Fall Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology I (COS101)
A two-credit class covering the basics of manicuring, professional image and conduct, and hygiene. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling I (COS111)
Four-credits of basic hair care and manipulation including safety precautions. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting I (COS131)
Five-credits of instruction in basic haircutting and coloring techniques.
First Year - Spring Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology II (COS103)
A two-credit continuation of Cosmetology I, this class highlights the use of electricity and light in the cosmetology arena and includes ethics and salon management. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling II (COS113)
Four-credit continuation of COS111, intermediate level instruction in permanent hair waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting II (COS133)
Four-credits of additional instruction in haircutting and coloring techniques.
Second Year - Fall Semester
- Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling III (COS115)
Three-credits of advanced permanent hair waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling IV (COS117)
Two-credits of professional level of instruction in permanent hair waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting III (COS135)
Four-credits of advanced instruction in haircutting and coloring techniques. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting IV (COS137)
Two-credits of professional instruction in haircutting and coloring techniques.
Nail Technician Program
First Year - Fall Semester
- Nail Care I (COS121)
One-credit basic instruction in the beautification of the hands, arms, feet, legs, and nails; the practice of massages, pedicures, and manicures. - Manicuring I (COS125)
Four-credit instruction for students seeking a manicurist license; includes advanced instruction in the beautification of the hands, arms, feet, legs, and nails; the practice of massages, pedicures, and manicures. - Manicuring II (COS127)
Four-credit instruction for students seeking a cosmetology or manicurist license; with additional instruction in topics taught in COS125.
First Year - Spring Semester
- Nail Care II (COS123)
One-credit of continuation of COS121; with additional instruction in the beautification of the hands, arms, feet, legs, and nails; the practice of massages, pedicures, and manicures. - Manicuring III (COS150)
Four-credit instruction for students seeking a cosmetology or manicurist license; with additional instruction in topics taught in COS127. - Manicuring IV (COS152)
Four-credit instruction for students seeking a cosmetology or manicurist license; with additional instruction in topics taught in COS150.
Cosmetology Program
First Year - Fall Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology I (COS 101)
A two-credit class introducing the basic manipulative skills in manicuring, professional image and conduct, and personal hygiene. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling I (COS 111)
A four-credit class offering basic instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Nail Care I (COS 121)
A one-credit class that includes care and beautification of the hands, arms, feet, legs, and nails. - Manicuring I (COS 125)
A four-credit class for students seeking a manicuring license emphasizing theory, proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nails conditions, basic nail techniques, and State Board rules and regulations.
First Year - Spring Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology II (COS 103
A two-credit course focusing on basic manipulation skills in manicuring, professional image and conduct, and personal hygiene. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling II (COS 113
A four-credit continuation course designed to bring the student up to an advanced level in permanent waving, chemical straightening, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting I (COS 131)
A five-credit course instructing in all basic haircutting techniques, introductory corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects, color corrections, and a skin patch test.
Second Year - Fall Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology III (COS 105)
A two-credit continuation course in theory at an advanced level. - Skin Care I (COS 108)
A one-credit class offering instruction in all basic facial manipulations, basic makeup application, hair removal, lash and brow tinting, and skin patch test. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling III (COS 115)
A three-credit course in designed to bring the student up to a professional level in permanent waving, chemical straightening, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting II (COS 133)
A four-credit course including additional instruction in haircutting techniques.
Second Year - Spring Semester
- Theory of Cosmetology IV (CS 107)
A two-credit continuation course in the theory of cosmetology meant to prepare students for licensure and job opportunities. - Skin Care II (COS 109)
A two-credit course offering continuation instruction in intermediate facial manipulations, makeup application, hair removal, lash and brow tinting, and skin patch test. - Permanent Waving, Shampooing, and Hairstyling IV (COS 117)
A two-credit course continuing the instruction of permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampooing, and hairstyling. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting III (COS 135)
A four-credit course in advanced instruction of haircutting techniques. - Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, and Tinting IV (COS 137)
A two-credit course designed to instruct in professional haircutting techniques.
