The primary goal of Yuri Academy of Cosmetology is to provide our students with a quality education that is up-to-date with today’s trends while using industry quality tools.

Throughout the course of a our training program, students will receive supportive reviews of their progress to encourage and reinforce the necessary knowledge and skills needed to successfully graduate, gain licensure, and become gainfully employed in one of the many specialty areas of the cosmetology industry.

We understand the significant impact that education will have on your future livelihood.

Cosmetology Course Syllabus


1000 hours of Instruction  / 367 hours of Practical Experience

Instruction requirements

1. Orientation and business topics -minimum of 45 hours of instruction.

a. School policies;

b. Management;

c. Sales, inventory, and retailing;

d. Taxes and payroll;

e. Insurance;

f. Client records and confidentiality; and

g. Professional ethics and practices.

2. Laws and regulations -minimum of 10 hours of instruction.

3. General sciences -minimum of 55 hours of instruction.

a. Principles and practices of infection conlrol;

b. Safety Data Sheet(SDS);and

c. Chemical usage and safety.

4. Applied sciences -minimum of 40 hours of instruction.

a. Anatomy, physiology, and histology.

5. Shampooing, rinsing, and scalp treatments for all hair types, including textured hair -minimum of 25 hours of instruction

a. Client consultation and analysis; and

b. Procedures, manipulations, and treatments.

6. Hair styling for all hair types, including textured hair -minimum of 65 hours of instruction.

a. Fingerwaving, molding, and pin curling;

b. Roller curling, combing, and brushing; and

c. Heat curling, waving, and pressing.

7. Hair cutting for all hair types, including textured hair -minimum of 125 hours of instruction.

a. Fundamentals, materials, and equipment; and

b. Procedures.

8. Permanent waving and chemical relaxing for all hair types, including textured hair -minimum of 115 hours of instruction.

a. Chemistry;

b. Supplies and equipment; and

c. Procedw·es and practical application.

9. Hair coloring and bleaching for all hair types, including textured hair -minimum of 160 hours of instruction.

a. Basic color theory;

b. Supplies and equipment; and

c. Procedures and practical application.

10. Wigs, hair pieces, and related theory -minimum of 15 hours of instruction.

a. Types; and

b. Procedures.

11. Straight razor use and shaving -minimum of 20 hours of instruction.

12. Manicuring and pedicuring -minimum of 75 hours of instruction.

a. Nail theory, nail structure, and composition;

b. Nail procedures, including manicuring, pedicuring, and nail extensions; and

c. Electric filing.

13. Skin care -minimum of 160 hours of instruction.

a. Client skin analysis and consultation;

b. Effleurage and related movements and manipulations of the face and body;

c. Cleansings procedures;

d. Masks;

e. Extraction techniques;

f. Machines, equipment, and electricity;

g. Manual facials and treatments;

h. Machine, electrical facials, and treatments; and

i. General procedures and safety measures.

14. Makeup -minimum of 35 hours of instruction.

a. Setup, supplies, and implements;

b. Color theory;

c. Consultation;

d. General and special occasion application;

e. Camouflage;

f. Application of false lashes and lash extensions;

g.Lash and tinting;

h. Lash perming;

i. Lightning of the hair on the body except scalp; and

j. General procedures and safety measures.

15. Body and other treatments -minimum of 20 hours of instruction.

a. Body treatments;

b.Aromatherapy; and

c. General procedures and safety measures.

16. Hair removal -minimum of 35 hours of instruction.

a. Client consultation and analysis;

b. Waxing;

c. Mechanical hair removal;

d. Tweezing and threading; and

e. Chemical hair removal.


TOTAL: 1000 hours


Practical performance requirements:

  1. Shampooing, rinsing, and scalp treatments, for all hair types, including textured hair: 20 hours
  2. Hair styling, for all hair types, including textured hair:  60 hours
  3. Hair cutting, for all hair types, including textured hair: 60 hours
  4. Permanent waving-chemical relaxing, for all hair types, including textured hair: 60 hours
  5. Hair coloring and bleaching, for all hair types, including textured hair: 50 hours
  6. Wigs, hair pieces, and related theory: 5 hours
  7. Straight razor shaving on face and neck: 12 hours
  8. Manicuring and pedicuring procedures: 15 hours
  9. Individual sculptured nails and nail tips: 30 hours
  10. Body and other treatments: 5 hours
  11. Makeup: 20 hours
  12. Skin care: 15 hours
  13. Hair removal: 15 hours

TOTAL: 367 hours




Cosmetology Student Kit:


Each student must purchase a Cosmetology Kit to use throughout the course of study. The kit belongs to the student and consists of the tools and items required to perform demonstrations and / or practical exams in the classroom and services on the clinic floor.

Each student is responsible for the security and maintenance of his / her kit. Once the kit has been inventoried and given to the student, the individual student is then responsible for the care and wear and tear of the kit. If any items are broken during the program the student is responsible for making the replacement of those item(s). The tools contained in the kit are of the standard and quality required by professional salons. Each kit includes the following:

Books & Online

DA Texture Textbook
DA Hair Design Textbook
DA Sculpture Textbook
DA Color Textbook
DA Salon Success Textbook, Journal & Beads
DA Cosmetology Fundamentals 3 Book Set
DA Student Online Access
Member School Pin
Current Version of Meta Student
Student ID Card

Hair Supply Kit

SNAPCAP, Head Form Light ABS
SNAPCAP, Head Form Dark ABS
SNAPCAP, Rectangle Solid (2)
SNAPCAP, Rectangle Increase
SNAPCAP, Silhouette Uniform
SNAPCAP, Silhouette Uniform Tightly Curled
SNAPCAP, Chloe Full Solid (3)
SNAPCAP, Claire Full Increase
SNAPCAP, Clarisse Full Uniform
SNAPCAP, Charlene Full Uniform Tightly Curled
SNAPCAP, Cybil Full Uniform Quadrant
SNAPCAP, Celia Full Solid Extra Long
Mannequin – Samuel
Nape, Graduated
Multiuse Head Form – Men’s Plain
Chart Set for Color Program
Hair Swatch – White 12 pack
Long Hair Wefts – 9 piece set
Pocket Color Wheel

Essentials

Apron with adjustable cord
Black Shampoo Cape
Shaper Razor
Butterfly Clips, 12 pack
Control Clips (80 single, 80 double)
Timer, 60 minutes
Spray Bottle, 20 ounces
Applicator Bottle, 5 ounces
Acrylic Mirror
Manicure Kit – 6 pieces
Brush Set, 7 pieces
Color Bowl
Large Tint Brush
Small Cushion Brush
Large Cushion Brush
Comb, Teaser/Lift
Comb, Cutting (6)
Comb, Tail II (3)
Carrying Case
Table Mount Mannequin Stand
Heat Resistant Micro Fiber Comb
Metal Tail Comb – Fine Tooth
# 7 Sable Acrylic Nail Brush
150 Grit Nail File
Vantage Shear Set

Appliances / Tools

1600 Watt Dryer
1″ Flat Iron
3/4″ Marcel Iron
Clipper
Trimmer

Sample Five Lesson Plan

1.  Working with chemicals:

2.   The requirements of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard. The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is based on a simple concept that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they are exposed to when working.

3.  Disinfection and storage of implements.:

4.  General sanitation and safety requirements:

5.  Articles, tools and products:

Hours of Operation – Class Calendar

Classes are scheduled daily Tuesday through Saturday. Observed holidays are New Year’s Day, The Monday following Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, the week that Independence Day falls in, and the week between Christmas Day and New Years Day (the actual dates vary based on which day of the week the actual holiday occurs).

Additional days off are published well in advance. Students may call local radio stations to obtain pertinent information regarding unexpected closures due to extenuating circumstances such as inclement weather.

New classes begin weekly with a few exceptions.

Cosmetology: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 7 pm
Nail Technician:  Wednesday – Friday 3pm – 6pm
Wax:  Tuesday – Thursday 3pm – 6pm

(Sunday and Monday Closed)

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