SECTION 175:10-3-34. Basic Cosmetologist course curriculum for privately owned and public schools

(a)   Privately owned cosmetology school. The 1500 clock hour curriculum (pure cosmetology) is prescribed as follows: (Note: Hours may be measured in credits and ratio as recognized by the United States Department of Education or by a regional or national accreditation entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.)

(1)   Theory (must be coordinated with each practical practice subject as is appropriate throughout the course of training) 150 clock hours

(2)   Manicuring and pedicuring (including sculptured nails and tips and other artificial nail application procedures and care) 90 clock hours

(3)   Facials (skin care training includes make-up, arching, waxing and/or other methods for non-permanent hair removal) 160 clock hours

(4)   Scalp treatments and shampooing/conditioning rinses 30 clock hours

(5)   Hairstyling, including finger waving, the dressing of wigs, thermal and blow drying 300 clock hours

(6)   Hair color tints and bleaching and other color treatments 170 clock hours

(7)   Hair cutting and hair shaping with shears and thinning shears (scissors) razor and clipper (includes beard) 180 clock hours

(8)   Professional development, Establishment management and unassigned hours for review, examinations, etc. 180 clock hours

(9)   Hair restructuring/permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing 240 clock hours

(10)   Total cosmetology hours 1500 hours

(b)   Public cosmetology school. The 1500 clock hour curriculum (1000 hours pure cosmetology plus 500 hours of cosmetology related high school subjects) is prescribed for public school, parochial school, private school or home schooled students in the following situations:

(1)   Cosmetology students that are currently attending high school, parochial, private school or a home school.

(2)   Persons that did not otherwise complete their cosmetology training while registered as a cosmetology student in high school, parochial school, or a home school.

(A)   Students who shall qualify for training in this matter must complete 1000 clock hours in a Basic cosmetology course and 500 hours of approved related subjects. The official parochial, private school or home school high school transcript shall serve as documentation for the 500 hours of related instruction. The transcript must show passing grades in related subjects and completion of at least the first semester of the twelfth (12^th) grade. Related subjects shall run concurrently with and shall be in no instance older than three (3) years at time of enrollment in a cosmetology school course. The curriculum as follows has a recommended completion time of two (2) school years.

(B)   Adult students registered in a cosmetology school are not eligible to train under the 1000 hours pure cosmetology plus 500 hours of cosmetology related high school subjects unless qualified under (b) (1) and (2) of this rule.

(3)   Theory (must be coordinated with each practical practice subject as is appropriate throughout the course of training) 150 clock hours

(4)   Manicuring and pedicuring (including sculptured nails and tips and other artificial nail application procedures and care) 60 clock hours

(5)   Facials (skin care training includes make-up, arching, waxing and/or other methods for non-permanent hair removal) (60) clock hours

(6)   Scalp treatments, shampooing/conditioning rinses 30 clock hours

(7)   Hairstyling, including finger waving, the dressing of wigs, thermal and blow drying 180 clock hours

(8)   Hair color tints and bleaching and other color treatments 120 clock hours

(9)   Hair cutting and hair shaping with shears and thinning shears (scissors) razor and clipper (includes beard) 120 clock hours

(10)   Professional development, Establishment management and unassigned hours for review, examinations, etc. 100 clock hours

(11)   Hair restructuring/permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing 180 clock hours

(12)   Cosmetology related subjects 500 clock hours

(13)   Total cosmetology hours 1500 hours

(c)   Minimum training supplies for private and public schools. A Basic Cosmetology student minimum training supplies are required as follows:

(1)   one (1) approved text on theory of cosmetology

(2)   one (1) razor-type hair shaper and shaper blades

(3)   one (1) pair each hair cutting shears and thinning shears

(4)   one (1) cuticle nipper for finger nails and one (1) nipper for toe nails

(5)   one (1) cuticle scissors

(6)   one (1) nail brush

(7)   one (1) nail file or package of emery boards

(8)   one (1) tweezer

(9)   six (6) assorted hair brushes

(10)   twelve (12) combs (including tail, all purpose and/or barber-type)

(11)   one (1) curling iron

(12)   one (1) shampoo cape

(13)   appropriately disinfected set of manicuring implements for student training use on each patron

(14)   toe nail clipper

(15)   permanent wave rods

(16)   other hair restructuring supplies

(17)   an adequate supply of applicator bottles and chemical bowl and brush

(18)   an adequate supply of protective gloves (disposable)

(19)   an adequate supply of neck strips

(20)   an adequate supply of hair clippers

(21)   an adequately supplied products dispensary to appropriately train students in cosmetology classes

(22)   visual aid equipment in addition to the chalk or marker board

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 3293, eff 7-26-99; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1558, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 852, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1681, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 157, eff 10-24-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-14-18; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1437, eff 8-25-19]