Cosmetology
21 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
COSM 200 Special Projects: Laboratory
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210, COSM 210L or COSM 210LE, COSM 211, COSM 212, COSM 213, , COSM 215.
Laboratory experience in all phases of Cosmetology: Developing proficiency, accuracy and speed.
COSM 210 Cosmetology Theory I
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
Beginning cosmetology theory: Infection-control principles, selected topics in anatomy and physiology, history of cosmetology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in chemistry, health standards for cosmetologist, State of California Health and Safety Course — sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.
COSM 210L Cosmetology Laboratory I
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 5.75 hours lab
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture.
COSM 210LE Cosmetology Laboratory I
- Units
- 5.25
- Hours
- 15.75 hours lab
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 210L.
COSM 211 Manicuring and Pedicuring I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
Beginning manicuring and pedicuring: Terminology and definitions; disinfection and sanitation; tools and equipment; nail cosmetics; public health; safety; structure and function; nail shapes; water and oil manicures; pedicure; tips, silk wrap; acrylic nails.
COSM 212 Chemical Services I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
Beginning chemical services :texture services and haircolor ;product chemistry; tools and equipment ; texture service procedures, and applications haircolor service procedures and applications; hair structure, client protection , consultations , safety precautions.
COSM 213 Hairstyling Services/Haircutting I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 215.
Beginning hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation; hair styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; haircutting tools; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting.
COSM 215 Facials I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Corequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213.
Beginning skin care and facial : Disinfection sanitation procedures, health, safety precautions; tools and equipment; skin care products; client protection; skin analysis, terminology and definitions; plain facials, chemical facial, eyebrow arching, skin care products, daytime makeup, color theory, massage manipulations.
COSM 220 Cosmetology Theory II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 5 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Advanced Cosmetology Theory: Selected topics in anatomy and physiology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in electricity, health standards for cosmetologists, State of California Health and Safety course - sections 9, 10, Professional image, career planning, resume, job search, interviews, licensing preparation, and business management.
COSM 220L Cosmetology Laboratory II
- Units
- 6.5
- Hours
- 19.57 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture.
COSM 220LE Cosmetology Laboratory II
- Units
- 5.25
- Hours
- 15.75 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 220L.
COSM 221 Manicuring and Pedicuring II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220, COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Intermediate level manicuring and pedicuring; disinfection and sanitation; nail cosmetics chemistry; health and safety; nail disorders and disease; spa manicures;nail wraps; artificial nails; nail art ; gel manicures ; arm and hand massage; spa pedicures ; foot and ankle massage.
COSM 222 Chemical Services II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Advanced level chemical services and haircolor; Terminology and definitions; chemicals used during texture services and haircolor; chemical reactions; procedures to complete textures services; consultations for haircolor and texture services;client records; haircolor applications and techniques; foil highlighting; balayage; color correction; use of toners; safety precautions; client protection procedures. .
COSM 223 Hairstyling Services/Haircutting II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 225.
Intermediate level hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation;styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns and distribution; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering
COSM 225 Facials II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture
- Prerequisite
- COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.
- Corequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223.
Intermediate level facial and skin care: Disinfection sanitation, public health and safety precautions; tools and equipment; recognize skin diseases and disorders; eyebrow wax, packs and masks, false lashes, evening make-up, face shapes; electrical facials; and product knowledge and practical application of procedures.
COSM 240LE Cosmetology Laboratory IV
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 15 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.
Practical training for advanced level skills in all phases of beauty culture: Preparation for California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist.
COSM 245 Introduction to Cosmetology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
Selected topics of interest to prospective Cosmetology students: Career paths for a Cosmetologist, personality development and attitude, effective communication, goal setting, time management, and ethics.
COSM 299 Cosmetology Study Abroad
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Students must be currently enrolled as a Cosmetology student or a licensed professional. .
Study of cosmetology via travel to country of origin: Professional values, history, trends, and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study.
COSM 455 Cosmetology Apprentice
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 1 - 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Be a registered apprentice in the Cosmetology Apprentice Program.
Preparation for apprenticeship in Cosmetology: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state license in Cosmetology.
COSM 456 Barber Apprentice
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 1 - 4 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Be a registered apprentice in the Barber Apprentice Program.
Preparation for apprenticeship in Barbering: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state Barber's license.
COSM 458A Work Experience in Cosmetology
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3 - 12 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment providing opportunities in Cosmetology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.