North Carolina Cosmetology Continuing Education

North Carolina Cosmetology CE Package – 24 Hours

• Building Client Relationships: Communication Skills for Salon Professionals (4 hrs)
  It is often said that good communication is the key to being successful in both life and in business. Establish a plan on how to communicate and interact with the client for the first time. Make sure as a stylist you meet the client’s expectations while staying within your comfort zone, and within your scope of abilities.
• Latest Update on Chemical Peels (2 hrs)
  In today’s times, most people want to retain that youthful and healthyglow to their skin. As baby boomers have aged, a massive markethas been created- requesting these services, along with their children,who are more knowledgeable of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation andthe effects on the skin. Estheticians are the specialists to provide thiscare. Estheticians employed in salons or spas provide an abundanceof skin treatment services including facials, chemical peels, waxing,and microdermabrasion. In order to protect the health of your clients,it is imperative to understand the risks involved in performing thesetreatments. 
• How to Build a Better Haircut (2 hrs)
  The most commonly requested salon service is ahaircut. The basic format of a haircut consists of partings, projectionangles, and the use of implements. However, the weight lines (if any)and perimeter lengths are what determine shape and give the designits character. These characteristics are ever changing as new trendsappear. As professionals, we are often asked to create a hair style froma photo or digital image. 
• Be in High Demand & Earn Your Worth (2 hrs)
  There is no big secret to success as a beauty professional. It just takeswork to acquire skills and use them properly to suit the needs ofyour business. High-earning beauty professionals seemingly have acertain ‘something’ that you may or may not possess; however, someof the traits of high-earners are learned! Are you providing a servicethat leaves a positive impression on clients and visitors? If you havedoubts about the quality of your service, this course teaches businesstechniques that will take your career to the next level. You can attainthe wealth and knowledge of those who earn more per service. We willdiscuss what traits and behaviors will advance your career and give youan edge over the competition. We will evaluate several traits of highearningprofessionals and why these traits make the difference betweentaking a vacation yearly, or waiting on walk-ins every shift.
• Personalizing the Color Experience: Evaluation, Personalization & Products (2 hrs)
  This course was designed to bring to light the often forgotten elementsof the hair coloring process. At times we do things simply because thathas always been the way they were done. A fresh perspective on theimportance of foundational elements will inspire greater confidence andrenewed diligence in protecting the hair shaft. It is, after all, the veryfabric of our profession. Happy coloring!
• Shaping, Styling & Maintaining Wigs & Hairpieces (2 hrs)
  Most wigs and hairpieces will have much more hair density, than anaverage head of hair. We may need to remove unnecessary bulk, alongwith an excess of length. On human-hair wigs and hairpieces, we findthe razor to be the tool of choice because it tapers the hair to act morelike the hair of the head. Human-hair pieces can be cut either wet ordry; but synthetic pieces should be only designed dry, incorporating thepoint-cutting technique with the serrated shears, thinning shears and/orblending shears. 
• The Basics of Color: History, Hair Structure & The Color Wheel Component (2 hrs)
  This course has been developed for the licensed cosmetologist whodesires to reinforce and/or expand his or her knowledge regarding thehair coloring process. In the first section of this course, we will learnabout the chemistry and the physiological makeup of hair and howthis pertains to the hair coloring process. The first section will discussthe history of color, the structure of the hair and basic color wheelfundamentals that are essential to know and advantageous to remember.The second section of this course will discuss the pre-service clientconsultation, how to approach this and what observations are imperativeto ensure the best outcome for your client and produce impressive colorservice results. 
• Disorders & Diseases of the Scalp (5 hrs)
  From the simplest to most complicated, the licensed, practicingcosmetologist and licensed, practicing barber must deal with scalpdisorders and be able to recognize when to refer clients to a medicalprofessional for a scalp disease. The importance is simply a matter ofpublic health. Both of these professions must practice sanitation anddisinfection in serving the clients. This is particularly important in thecases of contagious and communicable diseases.
• Sanitation, Sterilization & Infection Control (3 hrs)
  The cosmetology industry is booming. Factors that could harm theindustry are insufficient sanitation and infection controls for clienthealth and safety, or perceptions by our clients that their health may beat risk. Salon professionals must make safe sanitation techniques thefoundation of their daily routines and encourage their co-workers to dothe same – for the health and well-being of practitioners and clients.Sanitation and disinfection techniques to control infection have adirect impact on the health and welfare of clients and the careers ofsalon professionals. The importance of maintaining proper sanitationprocedures cannot be overstated; it can literally be a matter of life ordeath. Following proper sanitation guidelines will greatly reduce thepotential risks to the professional, clients and co-workers – as well asensure the highest quality of service.

North Carolina Manicurist CE Package – 8 Hours

• The Conditions that Cause Changes in Aging Nails and Skin (2 hrs)
  Salon professionals tend to work with clients over a long period and although they can see changes in the nails and skin, such as psoriasis, eczema, fungus and diabetes they also need to be able to refer them to a dermatologist of podiatrist in certain situations.
• Sanitation, Sterilization & Infection Control (3 hrs)
  The cosmetology industry is booming. Factors that could harm theindustry are insufficient sanitation and infection controls for clienthealth and safety, or perceptions by our clients that their health may beat risk. Salon professionals must make safe sanitation techniques thefoundation of their daily routines and encourage their co-workers to dothe same – for the health and well-being of practitioners and clients.Sanitation and disinfection techniques to control infection have adirect impact on the health and welfare of clients and the careers ofsalon professionals. The importance of maintaining proper sanitationprocedures cannot be overstated; it can literally be a matter of life ordeath. Following proper sanitation guidelines will greatly reduce thepotential risks to the professional, clients and co-workers – as well asensure the highest quality of service.
• Sensitivity in the Workplace (1 hrs)
  This course will discuss the importance of sensitivity in the workplace through identifying key points of good communication and emphasizing the importance of respect and equality. Additionally, the course will examine best workplace practices and provide insight to acceptable professional conduct.
• To Dip or Not to Dip (2 hrs)
  This course discusses techniques for the application and removal of acrylic powder nails, commonly referred to as “dipped” nails. The course explains details regarding the pros and cons of this technique compared to gel and acrylic nails. Cosmetologists will review common ingredients found in acrylic products as they relate to FDA and OSHA regulations and warnings. This course will also cover steps for application and removal to avoid health complications for the provider and client, along with the description of potential negative health results that have occurred with dipped nail procedures.

North Carolina Esthetician CE Package – 8 Hours

• Latest Update on Chemical Peels (2 hrs)
  In today’s times, most people want to retain that youthful and healthyglow to their skin. As baby boomers have aged, a massive markethas been created- requesting these services, along with their children,who are more knowledgeable of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation andthe effects on the skin. Estheticians are the specialists to provide thiscare. Estheticians employed in salons or spas provide an abundanceof skin treatment services including facials, chemical peels, waxing,and microdermabrasion. In order to protect the health of your clients,it is imperative to understand the risks involved in performing thesetreatments. 
• Sanitation, Sterilization & Infection Control (3 hrs)
  The cosmetology industry is booming. Factors that could harm theindustry are insufficient sanitation and infection controls for clienthealth and safety, or perceptions by our clients that their health may beat risk. Salon professionals must make safe sanitation techniques thefoundation of their daily routines and encourage their co-workers to dothe same – for the health and well-being of practitioners and clients.Sanitation and disinfection techniques to control infection have adirect impact on the health and welfare of clients and the careers ofsalon professionals. The importance of maintaining proper sanitationprocedures cannot be overstated; it can literally be a matter of life ordeath. Following proper sanitation guidelines will greatly reduce thepotential risks to the professional, clients and co-workers – as well asensure the highest quality of service.
• Todays Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatments (2 hrs)
  Today, anti-aging treatments are the most popular service requested from estheticians, with hyperpigmentation being the second.  Skin care professionals must understand their profession is one of life-long learning because advances in skin care ingredients, procedures, technologies, and therapies are constantly being improved and modernized. This course will discuss the components of skin and compare and contrast chemical peels, resurfacing, and microdermabrasion anti-aging treatments. Additionally, this course will identify at least three skin conditions that anti-aging treatments help to improve and identify the five procedures to perform an anti-aging treatment.
• Mechanical Exfoliation/Microdermabrasion (1 hrs)
  Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive mechanical form of skin resurfacing. The term is intended to indicate dermal abrasion, which takes on a smaller, or less intense, degree. This course will define the role and function of the skin’s layers as they relate to microdermabrasion. In addition, this course will explain the differences between crystal and diamond microdermabrasion equipment and describe the processes associated with microdermabrasion treatments.