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TECS1031

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Chemical Services Basics

CosmetologyHair DesignSchool of Technology and Service

Start Term

2026-2027

Course Title

Chemical Services Basics

Course Code

TECS1031

Course Hours

90

Course Credits

3

Description

Chemical Services Basics covers chemical relaxer theory and techniques, color theory and techniques, and perming theory and techniques. Students receive instruction, perform demonstrations, and perform practical applications for each of these basic cosmetology and hair design related chemical services. Theory for each subject is covered and students are required to demonstrate competency through practical application, assignments, and testing.

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Define the law of color, complementary colors, the color wheel, color levels, color tones, and neutralizing tones.

• Demonstrate proper mixing and application of different hair coloring and hair lightening services.

• Demonstrate chemical relaxer techniques.

• Demonstrate coloring and color placement methods including Balayage, foil placements and color corrections.

• Demonstrate the different methods of permanent waving and wrapping.

• Explain the proper procedures in the application of chemicals associated with permanent waving and chemical relaxers.

• Demonstrate and learn practical applications while working on course-related content.

• Demonstrate and explain other theory, practical application, and procedures associated with chemical services.