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Lesson Presentations

Complete PowerPoint slide decks for all four programs. Download, customize, and present. For instructor use only — not for student distribution.

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Section 01

Foundations — All Programs

These 9 chapters apply to every program. Teach them once — they count for Nail Tech, Cosmetology, Barbering, and Esthetics.

Foundations • 01

History & Career Opportunities

Foundations • 02

Life Skills & Professional Image

Foundations • 03

Communication & Selling Skills

Foundations • 04

Infection Control & Safety

Foundations • 05

General Anatomy & Physiology

Foundations • 06

Salon Chemistry Essentials

Foundations • 07

Salon Electrical Fundamentals & Light Therapy

Foundations • 08

Skin Structure & Growth

Foundations • 09

Skin Disorders & Diseases

Section 02

Nail Technology

12 program-specific chapter presentations for the Nail Technology curriculum.

Nail Tech • 01

History of Nail Technology

Nail Tech • 02

Nail Structure & Growth

Nail Tech • 03

Nail Disorders & Diseases

Nail Tech • 04

Nail Product Chemistry

Nail Tech • 05

Manicuring

Nail Tech • 06

Pedicuring

Nail Tech • 07

Electric Filing

Nail Tech • 08

Nail Tips & Wraps

Nail Tech • 09

Acrylic Enhancements

Nail Tech • 10

UV/Gel Enhancements

Nail Tech • 11

Nail Art & Design

Nail Tech • 12

Salon Business & State Law

Section 03

Cosmetology

13 program-specific chapter presentations for the Cosmetology curriculum.

Cosmetology • 01

Hair Structure & Scalp

Cosmetology • 02

Shampooing & Conditioning

Cosmetology • 03

Haircutting

Cosmetology • 04

Hairstyling

Cosmetology • 05

Hair Design

Cosmetology • 06

Hair Coloring

Cosmetology • 07

Chemical Texture Services

Cosmetology • 08

Braiding & Natural Hair

Cosmetology • 09

Wigs & Hair Additions

Cosmetology • 10

Facials & Skin Care

Cosmetology • 11

Waxing & Hair Removal

Cosmetology • 12

Nail Care (Cosmetology Scope)

Cosmetology • 13

Salon Business & State Law

Section 04

Barbering

10 program-specific chapter presentations for the Barbering curriculum.

Barbering • 01

History of Barbering

Barbering • 02

Hair & Scalp Properties

Barbering • 03

Skin Structure & Disorders

Barbering • 04

Men's Haircutting & Styling

Barbering • 05

Shaving & Facial Hair Design

Barbering • 06

Hair Color for Barbers

Barbering • 07

Chemical Texture Services

Barbering • 08

Hair Replacement Systems

Barbering • 09

Facial Massage & Treatments

Barbering • 10

Salon Business & State Law

Section 05

Esthetics

10 program-specific chapter presentations for the Esthetics curriculum.

Esthetics • 01

Career Paths in Esthetics

Esthetics • 02

Skin Science & Chemistry

Esthetics • 03

Skin Analysis & Consultation

Esthetics • 04

Treatment Room & Equipment

Esthetics • 05

Facial Treatments & Protocols

Esthetics • 06

Advanced Modalities & Machines

Esthetics • 07

Chemical Peels & Exfoliation

Esthetics • 08

Hair Removal Methods

Esthetics • 09

Makeup Application & Theory

Esthetics • 10

Business Skills & State Law

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