

Do you have a burning desire to bring out one's beauty through reinventing their image? Here at James Albert School of Cosmetology, you will be taught the essential skills and given the key-techniques to create a solid foundation for a profitable and successful career in the beauty industry.
The course is designed based on a revolving curriculum schedule. Therefore, you can start the course at any time throughout the year. The course is divided into six intensive stages with each stage lasting five weeks and covering all the fundamental basics of Cosmetology as a whole. The nature and content of each phase changes as you progress through the course, however, there are a few things that remain constant; students will receive personal guidance and monitoring from a seasoned, licensed instructor throughout all work sessions. Theory and related practical assignments are given to assess students' progress at regular intervals. Students are given a one-on-one appraisal at the end of every stage to ensure that they are progressing and achieving the learning goals set forth by James Albert School of Cosmetology.

Student Profile:
At least sixteen years of age
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
U.S. Citizen or International Visa equivalent
Daily Schedule:
Theory/Practical Studies
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday thru Saturday
Night classes are available
Graduation Award:
California State Board of Cosmetology License
Course Duration:
1600 Clock Hours/30 Weeks
Approximately 9 Months
40 Hours per week full-time
Tools and Equipment:
Each student is provided with their own tool-kit on the first day of class. Supplies included - but not limited to - Include:
Cutting shear/s
Brush/es
Clips
Gown
Apron
Tution:
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Perfecting shampooing, blow-drying and finishing with proper product selection
Learning styling techniques
Understanding head-shape and bone-structure
Learning how to conduct a successful client consultation
The science of hair
Introduction to basic precision cutting skills
• One-length haircuts
• Classic Bob techniques
• Basic layering
Continuation of air science, studied with a specialized technician
Exploration of hair length variations
Round graduations
Variations of layering
Basic graduated shapes
Hairstyling
This stage provides you access to the unique needs of men’s hairstyling and a continuation of technical and chemical work
Further understanding of color formula
Understanding the color charts
Classic men’s haircutting techniques
Scissors over comb techniques
Graduation men’s shapes
Further techniques for hairstyling
Color and chemical work
Highlighting and foil work
Understanding the total role of a hair professional
This stage draws together many of the skills learned to give you more confidence and better understanding of the complete curriculum
Recap of all the haircutting techniques learned thus far
Developing customer care
Professional etiquette practices
This final and possibly the most challenging stage of the course is designed to give you the time and coaching to perfect the skills you have learned
Further exploration of men’s hairstyling
Working with clippers as a finishing technique
Working on your own initiative
Working within a given time-frame
Introduction to advanced layering and graduation
Introduction to disconnection and freehand techniques
Introduction to advanced finishing techniques
Course instruction is taught as per California State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.
The information on this website is in no way intended to be used as an official
James Albert School Catalog. Its sole intention is for information purposes only.
The best way to decide which school to attend is to attend a live training session.
Contact us at 949.642.0606 to schedule your session.