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Previous Edition: ©2016
Milady Standard Cosmetology, 14th Edition
Cosmetology education reimagined from the inside out.
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Improvements include:
- An even bigger emphasis on diversity and inclusion
- A modern approach to learning
- New step-by-step procedures for current trends and popular styles
- A whole new look + layout
- Easily-accessible bonus content
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Cosmetology Topics
Part I: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: History and Career Opportunities
Part II: HEALTH SCIENCES
Chapter 2: General Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 3: Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition
Chapter 4: Skin Conditions, Disorders and Diseases
Chapter 5: Nail Structure and Growth
Chapter 6: Nail Conditions, Disorders and Diseases
Chapter 7: Hair and Scalp Properties
Chapter 8: Hair and Scalp Conditions, Disorders and Diseases
Part III: HAIR SERVICES
Chapter 9: Principles of Hair Design
Chapter 10: Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning
Chapter 11: Haircutting
Chapter 12: Hairstyling
Chapter 13: Braiding and Braid Extensions
Chapter 14: Wigs and Hair Additions
Chapter 15: Chemical Texture Services
Chapter 16: Haircoloring
Part IV: SKIN CARE SERVICES
Chapter 17: Hair Removal
Chapter 18: Facials
Chapter 19: Makeup
Part V: NAIL SERVICES
Chapter 20: Manicuring
Chapter 21: Pedicuring
Chapter 22: Nail Tips and Wraps
Chapter 23: Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
Chapter 24: Light Cured Gels
Foundations Topics
Chapter F1: Life Skills
Chapter F2: Professional Image
Chapter F3: Communicating for Success
Chapter F4: The Healthy Professional
Chapter F5: Infection Control
Chapter F6: Chemistry and Chemical Safety
Chapter F7: Electricity and Electrical Safety
Chapter F8: Career Planning
Chapter F9: On the Job
Chapter F10: The Beauty Business
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Included videos
- Chapter 10:
Draping for Shampooing and Conditioning
Shampooing and Conditioning - Chapter 11:
Graduated Haircut
Long-Layered Haircut
Basic Clipper Cut
Fade Haircut on Straight Hair
Fade Haircut on Curly Hair - Chapter 12:
Round Brushing and Flat Ironing
Marcel Manipulations
Hollywood Waves (Thermal Waving)
Curling Short, Relaxed Hair
Wet Sets with Rollers
Horizontal Finger-Waving
Chignon Curly Updo
Enhance Natural Curls
Textured Hair Techniques - Chapter 13:
Single Crochet Braid
Preparing Textured Hair for Braiding - Chapter 15:
Soft Curl Perm (Chemical Curl Reformation) - Chapter 16:
Temporary Haircolor Rinse
Single-Process Color on Virgin Hair
Color Melt
Virgin Lightener
Specialty Highlighting with Foil


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