Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 4.00 - Operation of Cosmetology Schools and Post-secondary Institutions
Section 4.04 - Curriculum

Universal Citation: 240 MA Code of Regs 240.4

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Cosmetology Program.

(a) Each school teaching cosmetology shall maintain a course of study of not less than 1,000 hours, extending over a period of not less than six months.

(b) Every school shall maintain regular class hours with a daily schedule.

(c) Every school shall maintain a course of practical training in:
1. Shampooing;

2. Hairdressing;

3. Marcel Waving (optional);

4. Finger Waving;

5. Permanent Waving;

6. Hair Coloring;

7. Hair Cutting;

8. Skin Care/Facial Grooming/Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming;

9. Scalp Massage;

10. Wig Instruction;

11. Hair Straightening; and

12. Thermal Styling

(d) Every school shall furnish instruction in antisepsis, sterilization, cleaning, disinfection and the use of electrical apparatus and electricity as applicable to the practice of the various branches of cosmetology, and shall arrange courses devoted to each branch of cosmetology in accordance with the following outline of study and schedule of hours:
1. Outline of Study.

Theory

Practical

Cleaning

Shampooing

Disinfection

Hairdressing

Hygiene

Marcel Waving (optional)

Bones

Finger Waving

Muscles

Permanent Waving

Nerves

Wig Instruction

Vascular System

Hair Straightening

Circulation

Hair Coloring (dyeing, tints rinses, bleaching pack, reconditioning)

Skin

Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming

Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming

Nails

Hair Cutting

Electricity

Manicuring

Shop Management

Skin Care/Facial Grooming

Personal Hygiene

Scalp Massage

2. Schedule of Hours.

Manicuring (including 12.5 hrs. of Artificial Nail Techniques)

50

Hair Straightening and Permanent Waving

250

Shampooing

25

Finger Waving

50

Iron Curls

45

Skin Care/Facial Grooming/Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming

80

Wig Instruction and Scalp Treatments

50

Dyes and Bleaching (packs, tints, rinses, reconditioning)

150

Hair Cutting

125

Oral, Written and Practical Tests, Sterilization, Hygiene and Anatomy

125

Instruction and Lecture on Cleaning and Disinfection

25

Ethics, Salesmanship, Courtesy and Conduct

25

Unassigned Hours

None

Total

1,000

(e) Each school shall submit to the Board its schedule of hours in each category to be covered totaling 1,000 hours. All changes must likewise be submitted to the Board. A school may deviate from the submitted schedule of hours by a maximum range of plus or minus 10% of the hours scheduled for any individual subject, provided however that the total hours presented for the entire curriculum shall in no event be less than 1,000 hours.

(f) Board approval of curriculum and schedule of hours shall not be considered permanent and may be subject to expiration and re-approval as prescribed by the Board.

(g) Schools must maintain records indicating that students have completed the required amount of instruction in each subject. Such records must be available for inspection by any member of the Board or agents of the Board.

(2) Manicuring Program.

(a) Each school offering a manicuring program shall maintain a course of study of not less than 100 hours, extending over a period of not less than four weeks.

(b) Each school shall maintain a daily schedule of regular class hours.

(c) Each school shall include the following curriculum as part of its course of study:

Curriculum

Hours

Safety/Sanitation

Ten Hours

Artificial Nail Techniques

25 Hours

First Aid

2.5 Hours

Basic Manicuring with Hand and Arm Massage

40 Hours

Professional Ethics, Salon Management and State Laws

12.5 Hours

Oral-written Practical Examinations Hygiene and Anatomy

Ten Hours

Total

100 Hours

(d) Each school shall submit to the Board its schedule of hours in each category to be covered totaling 100 hours. All changes must likewise be submitted to the Board. A school may deviate from the submitted schedule of hours by a maximum range of plus or minus 10% of the hours scheduled for any individual subject, provided however that the total hours presented for the entire curriculum shall in no event be less than 100 hours.

(e) Board approval of curriculum and schedule of hours shall not be considered permanent and shall be subject to expiration and re-approval as prescribed by the Board.

(f) Schools must maintain records indicating the students have completed the required amount of instruction in each subject. Such records must be available for inspection by any member or agent of the Board.

(g) No student shall work on a model or a customer paying for materials used and clinic operation costs until after he or she has completed not less than 25 hours of class training. Between 25 and 50 hours of training, a student shall be permitted to perform work on models or persons paying for materials used and clinic operation costs for a basic manicure. Upon completion of 50 hours of training, a student may be permitted to perform artificial nail techniques on models or customers paying for materials used and clinic operation costs.

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