Courses
Cosmetology Course
Course length: 1500 hours
Cosmetology Course Description
The Cosmetology/Manicuring course is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of cosmetology. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Cosmetology examination.Cosmetology Course Objectives
- To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Cosmetology in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board of Cosmetology and obtain their Cosmetology license.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Cosmetology profession.
- To develop habits of correct performance of Cosmetology in the interest of safety and hygiene for oneself and for others.
- To learn to properly select, care for and use the commercial products that are related to the application of beauty treatment.
- To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
- To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they relate to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Cosmetology.
- To assess the effectiveness of education course completion, licensure and employment rates.
Cosmetology Course Format
The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks that help prepare the students for state board exams and that prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.| Subject | Hours |
| Shampooing, all kinds | 40 |
| Hair Coloring, Bleaches and Rinses | 130 |
| Hair Cutting and Shaping | 130 |
| Permanent Waving and Relaxing | 125 |
| Hair Setting, Pin Curls, Finger Waves, Thermal Curling | 125 |
| Comb out and Styling Techniques | 105 |
| Scalp Treatments and Scalp Diseases | 30 |
| Facials, Eyebrows and Arches | 40 |
| Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage; Treatment of Nails | 25 |
| Cosmetic Chemistry | 25 |
| Salesmanship and Salon Management | 10 |
| Anatomy | 20 |
| Sanitation and Sterilization | 30 |
| State Law | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Lectures and Test Review | 470 |
| Total Hours Required by State Board of Cosmetology | 1500 |
Manicuring Course
Course length: 400 hours
Manicuring Course Description
The Manicuring course is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of manicuring. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Cosmetology examination.Manicuring Course Objectives
- To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Manicuring in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board and obtain their Manicuring license.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Manicuring profession.
- To develop habits or correct performance of Cosmetology in the interest of safety and hygiene for oneself and for others.
- To learn to properly select, care for and use the commercial products that are related to the application of beauty treatment.
- To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
- To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they relate to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Manicuring.
Manicuring Course Format
The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks which are necessary to help prepare the students for state board exams and which prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that which is used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.| Subject | Hours |
| Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage; Treatment of Nails | 220 |
| Nail tips; Nail wrapping; Applying Acrylic Nails and Acrylic Nail fills | 200 |
| Salesmanship and Shop Management | 20 |
| Sanitation and Sterilization | 20 |
| Anatomy | 10 |
| State Law | 10 |
| Study of Use and Application of Certain Chemicals | 40 |
| Miscellaneous Lectures and Test Review | 80 |
| Total Hours Required by State Board of Cosmetology | 400 |
Barber Crossover Course
Course length: 500 hours
Barber Crossover Course Description
The barber crossover course to become a cosmetologist is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of cosmetology. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Cosmetology examination. Although the student has already passed the examinations to obtain his/her Barber license he/she must take both the written and practical exams to obtain their crossover license for Cosmetology.Cosmetology Course Objectives
- To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Cosmetology in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board of Cosmetology and obtain their Cosmetology license.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Cosmetology profession.
- To develop habits of correct performance of Cosmetology in the interest of safety and hygiene for oneself and for others.
- To learn to properly select, care for and use the commercial products that are related to the application of beauty treatment.
- To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
- To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they relate to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Cosmetology.
- To assess the effectiveness of education course completion, licensure and employment rates.
Barber Crossover Course Format
The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks that help prepare the students for state board exams and that prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.| Subject | Hours |
| Manicuring, Hand and arm massage and treatment of nails | 220 |
| Sanitation and Sterilization | 25 |
| Anatomy | 15 |
| Study of the use and application of chemicals | 40 |
| Additional cosmetology training | 200 |
| Total Hours Required by State Board of Cosmetology & Barber | 500 |
Cosmetology Crossover Course
Course length: 45 hours
Cosmetology Crossover Course Description
The cosmetology crossover course to become a barber is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of barbering. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Barber examination. Although the student has already passed the examinations to obtain his/her Cosmetology license he/she must take both the written and practical exams to obtain their crossover license for Barbering, however, the student is only required to take the shaving portion of the practical exam.Barber Course Objectives
- To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Barbering in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board of Cosmetology & Barber and obtain their Barber license.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Barber profession.
- To develop habits or correct performance of Barber in the interest of safety and hygiene for one's self and for others.
- To learn to select wisely, care for and use properly the commercial products that are related to the application of barbering.
- To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional as well as personal ethics.
- To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they related to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Barbering.
- To assess the effectiveness of education course completion, licensure and employment rates.
Cosmetology Crossover Course Format
The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks that help prepare the students for state board exams and that prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.| Subject | Hours |
| History | 5 |
| Shaving | 40 |
| Total Hours Required by State Board of Cosmetology & Barber | 45 |
Grading Procedures for Crossover License:
Students are assigned theory work and mannequin work. Mannequin work is evaluated as completed and signed off on requirement sheets when work is done satisfactorily or better. Students must maintain a grade average of 75% and pass a final exam prior to graduating. Students who score low on their test will take it again when the class is on that chapter. The school at times will go over chapters more than once. Students must pass test and do all assignments prior to graduating.Class Time
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Testimonials
Kaitlyn Griffin
I graduated from Sam Brown's Institute in May of 2009 and am currently working for Green Meadows Hair Co. and Spa.
My mom was a hairstylist so I grew up in the salon industry and it has always been my dream to follow in her footstpes, so when it came time to look for a cosmetology school I thought it was going to be difficult. I was wrong, the minute that I walked into Sam Brown's Institute of Cosmetology I knew it was where I was supposed to be.
I could not have asked for a better cosmetology school experience. As students we got to experience what it was like to actually work in a high-end salon, we used professional equipment, amazing stations and well-known products. Sam is a firm believer in advanced education and he brings in amazing educators in the industry so we could learn from the best.
Sam not only taught me how to pass my boards but he helped me find my passion, my professionalism, my never quit attitude and a knack for the smaller details.
Sam made us all feel like a team, a family and like a parent to a child only wanted to see us succeed. I cannot thank him enough for helping mold me into the stylist that I am today.