033-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-1 - Course of Study for Cosmetology Students

The cosmetology program for all schools shall consist of no less than eight (8) months of education in the study of hair, skin, and nails and meet the state requirement of no less than sixteen hundred (1600) hours of theory and practical instruction to include the following:

(a) Eight hundred fifty (850) hours in the science of hair, general hairstyling and chemical services to include:

(i) Health, safety, and infection control as outlined in Chapter 10 of these rules;

(ii) Anatomy, physiology and histology of the hair and scalp;

(iii) Scalp and hair analysis;

(iv) Scalp disorders and diseases;

(v) Hair care products (chemistry, ingredients, and selection);

(vi) Basics of chemistry;

(vii) Basics of electricity;

(viii) State laws and regulations;

(ix) Professional development;

(x) Pre-and post-service procedures;

(xi) Scalp care, shampooing, and conditioning;

(xii) Haircutting;

(xiii) Hairstyling;

(xiv) Braiding and extensions;

(xv) Wigs and hair additions;

(xvi) Chemical texture services; and

(xvii) Hair color and lightening.

(b) Four hundred fifty (450) hours in the science of esthetics and general esthetics to include:

(i) Health, safety, and infection control as outlined in Chapter 10 of these rules;

(ii) Anatomy, physiology, and histology of the skin;

(iii) Skin analysis;

(iv) Skin disorders and diseases;

(v) Skin care products (chemistry, ingredients, and selection);

(vi) Basics of chemistry;

(vii) Basics of electricity;

(viii) State laws and regulations;

(ix) Professional development;

(x) Pre-and post-service procedures;

(xi) The treatment room;

(xii) Basic facials;

(xiii) Facial massage;

(xiv) Hair removal;

(xv) Advanced topics and treatments; and

(xvi) Makeup.

(c) Three hundred (300) hours in the science of nail technology and general nail technology to include:

(i) Health, safety, and infection control as outlined in Chapter 10 of these rules;

(ii) Anatomy, physiology, and histology of the skin and nails;

(iii) Skin and nail analysis;

(iv) Nail diseases and disorders;

(v) Nail and skin care products (chemistry, ingredients, and selection);

(vi) Basics of chemistry;

(vii) Basics of electricity;

(viii) State laws and regulations;

(ix) Professional development;

(x) Pre-and post-service procedures;

(xi) Basic and advanced manicures and pedicures;

(xii) Polishing and design;

(xiii) Hand, arm, foot, and leg massage;

(xiv) Hand and feet treatments;

(xv) Nail tips and wraps;

(xvi) Nail enhancements;

(xvii) Electric filing; and

(xviii) Creative design.

Notes

033-6 Wyo. Code R. §§ 6-1

Adopted, Eff. 9/6/2016. Amended, Eff. 6/23/2021.