COS 0700

Hair Color and Bleach (4)

Vocational hours: 120

Classification: PSAV

Focuses on identification of temporary, semi-permanent and permanent hair color and bleach and the application of each. Patch testing, strand testing, hair and scalp analysis, and use of conditioners; record-keeping, safety and sanitation, mixing of chemicals, related instruction covering basic laws of color, procedures for virgin heads, retouch applications for color and bleach, color level system; stages for bleaching, various strengths and types of bleach and their uses; chemistry of color and bleach. Provides hands-on experience. (4 vocational credits/120 clock hours)