Curated OER
Do You Like the Do?
Students explore different haircutting techniques and the tools used in haircutting. They practice cutting hair on a maniquin, give each other a trim to get rid of split ends and execute a specific cut as a culminating project.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Barbers, Hairstylists, Cosmetologists
The Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on barbers, cosmetologists, and other related workers. All you wanted to know about these careers is presented here.
Other
Makeup Fx: Lars Carlsson
Learn about Lars Carlsson's job. He is a Swedish makeup artist and wigmaker whose commercial site showcases his work in the world of theater and the like. Click to see some of his how-tos and videos.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review: Cosmetologist
This site provides information on the job duties, outlook of cosmetology jobs, training, and wages in the field.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Private Sector: Hair, Beauty and Fashion
Covers skills that may be needed to work in hair, beauty and fashion.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Safety Precautions for Cosmetology
Students will work together to make a list of safety precautions and then individually each student will create a poster depicting one or more of the safety precautions.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Hair Design (Computer Simulation)
Computer simulation allows students a realistic and risk-free way to experiment with different face shapes, skin tones, anatomical proportions, and hair texture and visualize how various hairstyles will appear on the client. Students...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Introduction to Nail Care Applications
In this instructional activity, students will be able to explore the world of nails. Students will learn the importance of sanitizing their hands and disinfecting tools and surfaces.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Haircutting
In this lesson, students will learn to incorporate elements and principles of hair design to enhance facial shapes. The students will be able to relate hairstyles and facial structures to provide optimal hair designs for males and females.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Temporary Hair Color
In this activity, students will learn the procedure for applying temporary hair color accurately. They will become familiar with the reasons why people color their hair. Acquiring these skills will promote professional consultations when...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Chemical Hair Relaxing
In this lesson we will be exploring the world of chemical relaxing. This lesson will serve as a basic guide to the process of using chemicals to permanently straighten the hair. Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Sanitation, Shampooing, and Draping
The students will follow the procedure for succesfully completing a shampoo. They will perform a shampoo on a mannequin or student during lab.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Hair Stylist Do?
Learn about the possible work environments and typical responsibilities of a hair stylist.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Hair Stylist?
Before you pick up the scissors and start styling hair, you'll need training and a license!
Other
State of Wisconsin: Barber and Cosmetology Practitioner
This site provides information on barber and cosmetology practitioners. It explains what their jobs are and the stages in which one becomes a barber and cosmetology practitioner. Information is provided by the Wisconsin department of...