Operator Curricula.
The provisions of this ยง83.202 adopted to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TexReg 8640
Technical Requirements–Curriculum Standards
Operator Curricula:
(a) The cosmetology operator and class A barber curricula consist of 1,000 clock hours or equivalent credit hours, as follows:
(1) Theory and Related Practice 700 Hours:
- Anatomy and physiology;
- Diseases and disorders of the skin, scalp, hair and nails;
- Chemistry (haircoloring, chemical waving, and relaxing);
- Bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, health, safety, first aid, laws and rules;
- Tools and equipment;
- Hair care and related theory;
- Business skills and establishment management;
- Skin care and related theory;
- Hair removal;
- Nail care and related theory;
- Electricity;
- Haircutting;
- Hairstyling;
- Hair and scalp treatments, scalp massage;
- Hairweaving, extensions;
- Chemical textures and applications;
- Face and neck massage and treatments;
- Facial hair removal;
- Manicuring;
- Waxing and removing body hair;
- Customer service and professional ethics;
- Makeup;
- Pedicuring;
- Artificial nails.
(2) The standards for the operator curriculum must include Specialty Practice and related theory (300 hours):
- Eyelash semi-permanent extensions;
- Advanced hair care and advanced chemical services;
- And related practices.
(3) The standards for the class A barber curriculum must include Specialty Practice and related theory (300 hours):
- Shaving with any razor type and razor techniques;
- Mustache and beard care;
- Advanced hair care and men’s haircutting;
- And related practices.