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ORIENTATIONORIENTATION

©Pivot Point International, Inc., 2010

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• Welcome• Agenda• Introductions

ORIENTATION

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Following This Seminar You Will Be Able To...• Implement the educational components of the Salon

Fundamentals program

• Identify basic facts about how the brain learns

• Teach using 7 Mindframes to assist learner brainpower

• Gain higher levels of learner involvement and long-term retention

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Salon Fundamentals

TEXTBOOK

STUDY GUIDE

EXAM PREP

TSM

DVDs

KNOWLEDGE BUILDER

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Salon Fundamentals Textbook

Cosmetology• 3 Units• 15 Chapters

Esthetics• 3 Units• 14 Chapters

Nails• 3 Units• 10 Chapters

Preface•Chapter PreviewObjectivesValue StatementMain IdeaPlan

Reader-Friendly Content

Step-by-Step Procedures

Decision-Making Skills

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Salon Fundamentals Textbook

- Bold print, or

- Heading changes in

color and size, or

- Bulleted, or

- Placed in a chart

Or in a side bar

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Salon Fundamentals Study Guide

Preface

1-Page Preview

SmartNotes

Learning Connections

Talking Points

Challenge and Brain Conditioners

Rubrics

Reflection Notes

Lessons Learned

Comprehensive Glossary

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Salon Fundamentals Study Guide

Contains everything the learner needs to know to be successful for licensure and entry-level placement.

The learner transforms learning into meaning by rewriting the textbook into his or her own words.

The learner gains confidence by thinking, solving puzzles, writing, drawing, etc.

The 7 Mindframes are the learning strategies mindful teachers use to help direct learners to use their brain power.

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Salon Fundamentals Teacher’s Support Material

3-Ring Binder

Curriculum Planning Charts

Detailed Lesson Plans

Learning Connections

Answer Keys

Chapter, Unit and Final Exams

Blank Rubric

Templates

Course of Study Checklist

Companion CD-ROM (Editable lesson plans and Rubrics)

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Salon Fundamentals Knowledge Builder CD-ROM

Cosmetology – Over 1800 Questions

Esthetics – Over 1700 QuestionsNails – Over 600 Questions

You create the test you need

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Salon Fundamentals Exam Prep

Chapter tests

Answer key with page references

100-question final exam

Helpful hints on taking multiple-choice tests and effective test-taking tips

“Did You Know” statements that provide rationale for the questions

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Salon Fundamentals DVD

Multiple discs

Covers material in all chaptersTheory and step-by-step procedures

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Salon Fundamentals Theory Essentials CD-ROM – Slide Presentations

• Supports Chapters 1-6 of Salon FundamentalsCosmetology Textbook

• Designed for both classroom use and self-study

• Based on the 10 elements of Mindful Teaching®

• Ensures most effective delivery of theoretical concepts

• Fun, stimulating and colorful

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Learning Conditions

Personal

Natural

Emotional

Developmental

Self-Correcting

Lifelong

Involves all of the senses

Depends on a more inclusive way of “seeing”

Happens in a light-hearted, joyful place

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Learning occurs when it is…

Learning grows when it…

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Brain Basics: Patterns

The brain learns by searching for patterns that “make sense.”

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Shoes andSocks

Salt andPepper

Before andAfter

Bride and

Groom

Rise and Shine

Pairs That Make Sense

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Rhythms and Rhymes Patterns That Make Sense

A funny story with a punch line is called a ______.joke

When you are thirsty you buy a can of _______.Coke®

You tie things down with a _______.rope

The white of the egg is called the _________.albumen

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Brain Basics: Stories

The brain creates more sophisticated neural connections by integrating ideas into a coherent story.

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Brain Basics: Emotions

Emotion exerts powerful control over learning: Downshifting and excessive stress hamper learning.

The 3 Shifts of the Brain

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Brain Basics: Interaction

The brain develops higher levels of thinking ability by interacting with different and unique types of learning tasks.

It is the interaction of the student and the content that helps transform learning into new meaning.

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Brain Basics: Categories

The brain organizes information to be learned by sorting information and raw materials into categories.

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Brain Sort

By the Numbers

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44 to 48

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10

60 to 80

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Brain Basics: Active Learning

Active learning builds smarter brains.

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Keys to Learning

Students are more likely to gain greater understanding and derive greater pleasure from learning when they are encouraged to…

TRANSFORM LEARNING INTO PERSONAL THOUGHTS AND

PRODUCTS THAT MAKE SENSE.

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Unique Learning System Within theSalon Fundamentals Program

To help build understanding and long-term retention, the brain utilizes 7 specific steps when learning new ideas.

Salon Fundamentals helps students use these specific ways to demonstrate brainpower by incorporating…

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THE 7 MINDFRAMES

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The 7 Mindframes

Applying

Self-Testing

Previewing

Naming

Connecting

Journaling

Self-Checking

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Learning Opportunity – Use the 7 Mindframes for every subject to help:

Focus attention and manage information

Personalize and identify important information

Identify patterns and build memory capacityReinforce organizational skills and foster self-esteem

Apply knowledge of important skills

Practice test events

Reflect on improved learning capacity

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Salon Fundamentals Learning System

Each of the 7 Mindframes is accomplished in your classroom by following the Salon Fundamentals Study Guide.

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Mindframes

A specific way to use brainpower

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Mindframe Previewing1

Enables the learner to get the big picture before turning attention to details.

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Mindframe Previewing1

When the mind approaches something new, in order to learn, it:

• Scans• Skims• Skips• Notices what it likes or

doesn’t like• Notices what it knows or

doesn’t know

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Mindframe Previewing1

Why preview content?To cue attention, activate learner interest, set the stage for meaningful learning

When should educators preview?

At the time new content is being introduced or continued to another session

How should students preview?

Individually, in pairs or small groups, followed by feedback from the instructor

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Mindframe Previewing1

How does an educator decide what to preview?

Identify aspects of the chapter that would attract learner interest

Determine prior knowledge that could be connected to the content within the chapter

Inform students about content within the chapter that will require extra effort to learn

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Mindframe Previewing1

VALUE for the learner

MAIN IDEA of the message

PLAN for linking the message

Both the textbook and Study Guide provide Previewing at the beginning of each chapter.

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Previewing within the textbook and Study Guide

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Mindframe Previewing1

Mindframe 1, Previewing ExercisePreview Chapter 1:

What looks familiar or might be easy to learn?

What looks like it might be difficult to learn?

Are there new terms that are unfamiliar?

What looks fun to learn more about?

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A template you can use to preview:

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Mindframe Naming2

Puts content into the learner’s own words in a form that makes sense—note-taking.

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Mindframe Naming2

• Main topics• Page references• Key terms

The SmartNotes system of note-taking identifies:

SmartNotes help students:• Manage information • Build memory from what the hand writes or jots down in

short phrases and/or doodles

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Mindframe Naming2

Why assign note-taking?

To create an organized set of notes for future review and self-testing

To identify key concepts and terms necessary for understanding the content

When should educators have students take notes or name content?

Any time important segments of content or related information are explained

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Mindframe Naming2

How should learners take notes or name content?

Individually, during the lecture

How should educators assess or grade the notes students are creating?

Educators are encouraged to assess effort and mentor creativity

One thing students cannot do is copy the words straight from the book or slide

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Mindframe Naming2

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Mindframe Naming2

Chapter

Major Concept

Page Reference

Recall Column

Note Section

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Mindframe Connecting3

Sorts things into groups that are related.

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Mindframe Connecting3

Connecting is the Mindframe that helps students describe how parts of the topic relate to each other.

A system to help the brain make connections and seek novelty

Increases the learner’s ability to learn and retain what they learn

Allows students to see possibilities that reach into many areas of their real life

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Mindframe Connecting3

Why?

To highlight how things fit together

To enhance the ability to store and remember information

When?

Any time content or related information needs to be linked for understanding

How?

Individually, in pairs or within groups

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Mindframe Connecting3

Selecting A Restaurant

Menu

Entertainment

Location

Jump Start Box

Seafood Parking KaraokeViolinist Salad Bar Wine ListScenic View Jazz Band Accessibility

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Mindframe Connecting3

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

Provides a recap; summarizes before moving forward.

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

Self-checking allows learners to:

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• Know how they are doing • Identify which portions of the material need

more effort and attention• Affirm understanding

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

Why?To determine the learners’ level of readiness for new learning challenges

When?

At the midpoint in any teaching cycle

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

Learner should expect to get 80% of the answers correct before moving on to new material.

I Know: I Need to Study:

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

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professional development

rest exercise

community

ergonomics

communication

nonverbal

human relations

personality

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Mindframe Self-Checking4

1. False

2. True

3. chiropodist

4. d) recommended dietary allowances

6. c) fatty fish

7. d) ergonomics

8. d) personality

9. d) do unto others as you would have them do unto you

10. b) professional ethics

5. a) 45 – 65 percent

10. Personality

1. Professional development

2. Rest, exercise

3. TRUE

4. Community

5. Ergonomics

6. Communication

7. Nonverbal

8. FALSE

9. Human relations

1. False

2. True

3. podiatrist

4. d) Recommended dietary allowances

6. d) whole grains

7. d) ergonomics

8. a) habits

9. c) try to win clients away from fellow technicians

5. a) 45 – 65%

10. b) the study and philosophy of human conduct

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Mindframe Applying5

Puts knowledge into action.

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Mindframe Applying5

The learner uses what has been learned to practice and solve problems.

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Mindframe Applying5

Why?

To bring together different knowledge and skill

When?

Following the self-checking and question and answer phase of teaching

How?

Independently in guided workshops followed by cooperative groups for discussion

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Mindframe Applying5

Rubrics: Gauge the student’s level of performance

Compare skill level to industry standards

Identify 3 levels of accomplishment: In progress Getting better Entry-level proficiency

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Mindframe Applying5

Step-by-Step Procedures with Rubrics

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Mindframe Applying5

Activities that allow the learner to:• Talk about what they know - “Talking Points” in the Study Guide

• Be creative and expressive- “Show You Know” in the Study Guide

• Think in more complex ways- “Knowledge Grid” in the Study Guide

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Mindframe Applying5

Talking Points

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Mindframe Applying5

Show You Know

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Mindframe Applying5

Knowledge Grid

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Mindframe Self-Testing6

Sends the signal to the brain that the coast is clear to take on new challenges.

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Mindframe Self-Testing6

Provides practice of the actual test event and an opportunity to practice doing it right.

Deepens understanding.

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Mindframe Self-Testing6

Why?

When?

In pairs, in small groups, in whole group or individually

How?

To prompt students to take responsibility for their own learning

Throughout the learning process butparticularly crucial before formal assessment

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Mindframe Self-Testing6

Brain Conditioner

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Mindframe Journaling7

Makes true learning a deeply personal experience.

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Mindframe Journaling7

Learners need a record of their feelings regarding the topic as well as their thinking.

Learners need validation that what they learned can be used in the real world.

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Mindframe Journaling7

Journaling acknowledges that learning changes our lives

Why?

Provide different opportunities for learners to act on ideas and then reflect upon what happened

When?

Individually and in cooperative learning groups

How?

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Mindframe Journaling7

Notes to Myself

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Previewing

1

Naming

2

Connecting

3

Self-Checking

4

Applying

5

Self-Testing

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Journaling

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7 Mindframes

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In Other Words…

Mindframes transform learning into personal thoughts and products that make sense.

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Chapter Overview

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Salon Fundamentals, Cosmetology

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Unit 1: Theory Essentials

Chapter 1: Professional DevelopmentHealthy Body and Mind

• Includes ergonomic Information

Effective Communication• Presents information on verbal and nonverbal communication

Human Relations• Emphasizes ethics and character

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Chapter 2: Salon Ecology

Microbiology• Includes word associations and suggestions for learning

Infection Control• Presents information in an easy-to-read and carry-out format

First Aid• Covers bleeding and wounds, burns, choking, fainting and eye injury

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Chapter 3: Anatomy and Physiology

Building Blocks of the Human Body• Includes cells, tissues, organs and systems

Basic Body Systems• Focuses on short, descriptive definitions• Includes illustrations covering the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous,

digestive, excretory and respiratory systems

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Chapter 4: Electricity

Principles of Electricity• Includes vocabulary that narrows down what the student needs to know• Emphasizes safety measures

Electricity in Cosmetology• Focuses on how electricity is used for cosmetology services

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Chapter 5: Chemistry

Matter• Presents an easier to understand concept by using graphics

The pH Scale• Offers two-page spread with interactive exercise

Chemistry of Cosmetics• Uses blue text to help the learner identify key points

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Chapter 6: Salon Business

The Beauty Industry, Job Search and Professional Relationships• Includes the how-to’s of resumés, job search

and building a clientele

Salon Ownership• Covers key points right down to making change

Salon Retailing• Emphasizes selling to various buyer types

Unit 1: Theory Essentials

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Unit 2: Hair Services Chapter 7: Trichology

Hair Theory• Combines scientific theory with a coherent story of how hair is formed

Hair Care• Focuses on hair analysis, hair and scalp conditions and hair loss

Draping, Shampooing and Scalp Massage• Includes two Rubrics on shampooing and

scalp massage

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 8: Design Decisions

Design Decision Considerations• Prepares the learner to be able to perform an evaluation during the

consultation phase

Client Consultation• Introduces the five steps to the consultation

Design Composition• Supports the design elements and principles

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 9: Haircutting

Haircutting Theory• Includes a summary overview of the basic haircuts

Haircutting Procedures• Presents seven haircutting Rubrics to measure skill level• Provides illustrations and step-by-step instructions for haircutting

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 10: Hairstyling

Hairstyling Theory• Focuses on the base controls and planning required for styling the hair

Thermal Styling• Includes seven Rubrics for practical application

Wet Styling• Contains three Rubrics for practical application

Long Hair Styling• Includes three Rubrics for practical application

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 11: Wigs and Hair Additions

Wigs and Hairpieces• Includes history, composition and services

Hair Additions• Presents five methods with photos and procedures

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 12: Chemical Texturizing

Perming• Covers theory and essentials for perming and four Rubrics

Chemical Relaxing• Includes theory and essentials for chemical relaxing and two Rubrics

Curl Reforming• Includes theory and essentials of curl reforming and one Rubric

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Chapter 13: Hair Coloring

Color Theory• Delivers the law of color with graphics that support learning

Identifying Existing Hair Color• Emphasizes the identification of natural level,

tone and intensity

Changing Existing Hair Color• Presents six Rubrics that support learner-friendly theory

Unit 2: Hair Services

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Unit 3: Nail and Skin Services Chapter 14: The Study of Nails

Nail Theory• Presents nail structure, growth, diseases, disorders and conditions

Natural Nail Care• Includes two Rubrics to support the procedures

Artificial Nail Care• Includes three Rubrics to support the procedures

Unit 3: Nail and Skin Services

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Chapter 15: The Study of Skin

Skin Theory• Combines relative topics of diseases, disorders, hair removal

and makeup

Skin Care• Includes facial Rubric that supports massage and masks

Hair Removal• Includes a waxing Rubric that supports the essentials of hair removal

Makeup• Includes facial shapes, color theory and basic makeup application Rubric

Unit 3: Nail and Skin Services

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Chapter Overview

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Salon Fundamentals, Esthetics

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Unit 1: Career Essentials

Chapter 1: Personal Development

Healthy Mind and Body• Includes ergonomic information

Effective Communication• Presents information on verbal and

nonverbal communication

Human Relations• Emphasizes teamwork and ethics

Unit 1: Career Essentials

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Chapter 2: Professional Development

Job Quest• Includes market trends, goal-setting and job-seeking skills

Career Building• Contains information about building clientele

Unit 1: Career Essentials

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Chapter 3: Business Basics

Starting a Business• Includes self-appraisal, finances, business essentials and

business plans

Operating a Business• Includes information on expenses and income, hiring, skin care center

philosophy, policies and procedures

Unit 1: Career Essentials

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Unit 2: The Science of Skin CareChapter 4: Skin Care Center EcologyMicrobiology

• Covers information on bacteria, growth of bacteria, viruses, external parasites, infection and immunity

Infection Control• Focuses on sanitation, disinfection, sterilization and equipment

First Aid• Includes the how-to’s on bleeding and wounds, burns, choking, fainting

and eye injury

Unit 2: The Science of Skin Care

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Chapter 5: Anatomy

Building Blocks of the Human Body• Covers cells, tissues, organs and body systems

Basic Body Systems• Includes illustrations covering the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous,

digestive, excretory, respiratory and integumentary systems

Unit 2: The Science of Skin Care

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Chapter 6: Electricity and Electrical Equipment

Principles of Electricity• Includes important information on electricity basics and electrical safety

Electrotherapy in Esthetics• Covers key points on electrical currents, light therapy, the effects of

electrotherapy and electrotherapy essentials

Electrical Equipment in Esthetics• Focuses on equipment and infection control and safety

Unit 2: The Science of Skin Care

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Chapter 7: Chemistry

The Chemistry of Matter• Includes classifications of matter and biochemical components of

the body and skin

Cosmetic Products and Ingredients• Focuses on understanding pH and cosmetic products, ingredients

and regulations

Unit 2: The Science of Skin Care

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Chapter 8: Skin Physiology

Skin Physiology• Discusses the functions and layers of the skin

Skin Care• Focuses on skin cell formation, skin behavior and skin conditions

Unit 2: The Science of Skin Care

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Unit 3: Treatments and Services

Chapter 9: Client CareBefore the Service

• Emphasizes three of the five steps in client consultation- Greeting- Ask, analyze and assess- Agreement

During and After the Service• Emphasizes the last two steps in client consultation

- Delivery- Completion

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 10: Facials

Facial Care• Focuses on skin care, skin analysis and skin care essentials

Facial Services• Contains six Rubrics covering basic facials to facials with machines• Provides illustrations and step-by-step instructions on correct

facial techniques

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 11: Hair Removal

Hair Growth and Removal Methods• Focuses on the hair growth cycle and temporary and permanent removal

methods• Includes a series of photos detailing step-by-step procedures for waxing

Waxing Services• Includes a series of photos detailing step-by-step procedure

for an eyebrow wax, upper lip wax, underarm wax, bikini wax and lower leg wax

• Provides a chart on the causes, tips and prevention of ingrown hairs

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 12: Makeup

Makeup Design• Provides illustrations on facial, eye and lip shapes• Includes pictures of makeup techniques

Makeup Services• Includes photos and Rubrics for basic daytime and evening makeup

application, listing considerations for various skin types

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 13: Advanced Treatments

Advanced Face and Body Treatments• Discusses the advanced treatments that can be incorporated easily

into the basic services

• Examines treatment products and treatment guidelines for hand and feet, body scrubs, body wraps, cellulite wrap, water therapy, superficial chemical peels and microdermabrasions

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 13: Advanced Treatments

Advanced Massage Techniques• Emphasizes reflexology, manual lymphatic drainage, cellulite treatment

products, implements and supplies and treatment guide

Advanced Therapies• Focuses on phytotherapy, aromatherapy and algotherapy

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Chapter 14: Estheticians in the Medical Field

The Medical Environment• Discusses the opportunities for estheticians to work cooperatively with

medical practitioners in a highly professional environment

Advanced Training• Provides information on continuing education and the scope of practice

Unit 3: Treatments and Services

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Salon Fundamentals, Nails

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Unit 1: Career Essentials

Chapter 1: Personal DevelopmentHealthy Mind and Body

• Includes stress management

Effective Communication• Presents information on verbal and nonverbal communication

Purposeful Relations• Emphasizes teamwork and ethics

Unit 1: Career Essentials

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Chapter 2: Business Basics

Job Search Covers information on finding a job and evaluating a salon

Career Building Covers information on job interviewing skills and work

environment evaluations

Retailing Focuses on the components of a professional product

recommendation and how to motivate buyers

Starting and Operating a Business Includes how to formulate a lifelong learning plan to continue

career and professional development

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Unit 2: The Science of Nail CareChapter 3: Nail Salon EcologyMicrobiology

• Covers the three levels of infection control

Infection Control• Includes explanations and demonstrations of the procedures and

precautions for the infection control used in salons

Safety and First Aid• Lists simple safety and first-aid applications for cuts, minor burns,

choking, fainting and eye injury

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Chapter 4: Anatomy

Building Blocks of Human Anatomy• Includes important information on the relationship and function of cells,

tissues and primary organs within the human body

Basic Body Systems• Identifies the structure and function of the 10 major body systems• Includes illustrations covering the skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous,

digestive, excretory, respiratory and integumentary systems

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Chapter 5: Chemistry

Fundamentals of Chemistry• Describes the three basic forms of matter and the difference between

elements, atoms, molecules and compounds

Chemistry of Nail Products• Explains how initiators and catalysts cause polymerization

Chemistry of Artificial Nail Systems• Compares the differences of the three artificial nail systems

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Chapter 6: Nail and Skin Physiology

Nail Physiology• Describes the structure of the nail• Explains the growth process of the nail• Identifies and describes common nail diseases and disorders

Skin Physiology• Lists the six primary functions of the skin.• Describes the basic physiology of the skin• Presents common diseases and disorders of the skin

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Unit 3: Nail Services

Chapter 7: Client CareBefore the Service

• Explains the Agreement Phase of service

During and After the Service• Describes the elements of client education• States the various types of follow-up care

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Chapter 8: Natural Nail Services

Manicure Essentials Identifies and describes the functions of manicure products, implements,

supplies and equipment

Basic Manicure Demonstrates the procedure for the basic natural nail manicure

Pedicure Essentials Identifies and describes the functions of pedicure products,

implements, supplies and equipment

Basic Pedicure Demonstrates the procedure for the basic natural

nail pedicure

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Chapter 9: Artificial Nail Services

Fundamentals of Artificial Nails• Includes artificial nail tips, balancing and finishing

Artificial Nail Systems• Includes nail wraps, acrylic nails and gel nails

Artificial Nail Procedures• Includes fundamental procedures and nail systems

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Chapter 10: Specialty Nail Services

Add-On Services• Describes the various hand and foot add-on services that can be

offered to clients seeking nail services

Nail Art• Identifies the different techniques for creating nail art

Equipment• Lists and describes the types of electrical equipment that may be

used in nail services

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In Conclusion…

Thank you.

for a life full of learning!

Please accept our best wishes

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