Chapter 19. Program in Cosmetology

500 hours shall be theory; and

1,000 hours shall be demonstration and practical application.

Careers in cosmetology;

Personal development;

Bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation;

Fundamentals of rinsing and conditioning;

Fundamentals of fingerwaving and hairstyling;

Fundamentals of scalp massage and scalp care services;

Care and styling of artificial hair;

Fundamentals and techniques of hair cutting;

Fundamentals and techniques of chemical reformation;

Fundamentals and techniques of thermal pressing and curling;

Fundamentals and techniques of hair coloring;

Diseases and disorders of the skin, scalp, nails, and hair;

Facial massage, skin care, and makeup applications;

Fundamentals of hair care services;

Superfluous hair;

Basic manicuring and pedicuring;

Anatomy in beauty culture;

Chemistry for cosmetologists;

Histology;

Electricity and the cosmetologist;

Job interviews;

Beauty salon management; and

State laws and regulations.

Related instruction, not to exceed 300 hours, may apply toward the 1,500-hour requirement when the cosmetology teacher approves hours for documented student participation in any of the following activities:

The supervisor shall report on all matters concerning the student's progress in work-study employment as described in §C(1)(c) of this regulation to the work-study coordinator, or if none is assigned, to the school's cosmetology teacher.

Demonstrated competency upon the completion of the required minimum number of hours in the program; and

Certification of successful evaluation of the student's work by the cosmetology teacher.

Career opportunities;

Personal development;

Bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation;

Structure of the nail;

Disorders and diseases of the nail;

Implements, equipment, and supplies;

Manicuring and pedicuring procedures and techniques;

Massaging techniques;

Artificial application procedures;

Wrapping procedures and techniques;

Corrections and repairs;

Anatomy and physiology for the nail technician;

Basic chemistry for the nail technician;

Hazardous chemicals and beauty products;

Electricity;

First aid; and

State laws and regulations.

Demonstrated competency upon completion of the required minimum number of hours in the program; and

Certification of successful evaluation of the student's work by the cosmetology teacher.

Be updated on a quarterly basis with the grade earned by the student;

Be updated on a semester basis with the documented instructional hours earned during the student's active participation in the program;

Support the student's eligibility for admission to the State licensing examination; and

Be used to comply with the testing vendor’s process for certifying student training and verifying student experience.

Fails to meet the standards established in Regulations .02—.07 of this chapter;

Is cited by the State Board of Cosmetologists, after a hearing, for one or more sanitation violations that are a direct hazard to a client's health or safety;

Fails to pay a fine imposed by the State Board of Cosmetologists, after a hearing for a sanitation violation, within 30 days; or

Permits a student to practice cosmetology in violation of Business Occupations and Professions Article, §§5-302 and 5-303, Annotated Code of Maryland.

The Assistant State Superintendent for the Division of Career and College Readiness shall make a recommendation to the State Board of Education to deny, suspend, or revoke approval of a cosmetology program, stating the basis for the recommendation in writing. A copy of the recommendation shall be provided to the local school system.

The local school system may file objections in response to the recommendation. The objections shall be filed with the State Board of Education within 30 days of receipt of the recommendation.

The State Board of Education shall make the final decision. A copy of the decision shall be promptly delivered or mailed to the local school system.

Applies for reinstatement of approval in accordance with Regulation .01B of this chapter; and

Provides adequate evidence that the cosmetology program: