Instructor: Rikki Solis

Email: manninorl@lamarpa.edu

Phone: (409)984-6409

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 9am & 2pm - 4pm

Friday 9am - 2pm

Additional Contact Information: Office 117

Preparation for the State Licensing Practical Examination.

Milady Standard Cosmetology 14th Edition Textbook, Milady Standard Cosmetology Workbook, Milady Foundations Textbook

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Texas Barbers and Cosmetologists Laws and Rules Book 2025 (if you have received a copy from TDLR)

PSI Candidate Information Bulletin - this will be provided by me and also linked in Blackboard.

Blue and black ink pens, highlighter, paper

I will provide you with a State Board Supplies list in class.

• CSME 1310 Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory
• CSME 1401 Orientation to Cosmetology
• CSME 1453 Introduction to Chemical Reformation and Related Theory
• CSME 2343 Salon Development

Demonstrate the required skills for the State Licensing Practical Examination.

PSLO 1: Model professional and ethical behavior

PSLO 2: Practices all sanitary and safety measures that protect individual and public health.

PSLO 3: Demonstrates and instructs proficiency in all cosmetology skills.

PSLO 4: Prepares to pass State Board Requirements.

• Licensing and Regulation
• Infection Control
• Hair and Scalp Care
• Nail Care
• Skin Care

**TENTATIVE** All Unit Exam dates, and Assignment due dates will be assigned in class.

•  Licensing and Regulation - Health and Safety / Responsibilities of the Practitioner -Unit Exam

• Infection Control - Cleaning and Disinfecting / Safety Procedures / Skin - Diseases, Disorders / Nail - Diseases, Disorders / Scalp Analysis - Diseases, Disorders - Unit Exam

• Hair and Scalp Care - Physiology / Products - Cleansing, Conditioning Treatments / Haircutting / Hairstyling - Hair Extensions, Thermal / Chemical Texture Services - Chemical Theory / Relaxer / Permanent Wave / Soft Curl Reformation - Unit Exam

• Haircoloring - Color Theory / Types of Hair Color and Lightener / Application - Unit Exam

• Nail Care - Manicuring / Pedicuring / Nail Enhancements - Acrylic, Tips - Unit Exam

• Skin Care - Facials - Treatments, Massage / Hair Removal - Contraindications, Methods of Hair Removal / Eyelash Extensions -- Unit Exam

**TENTATIVE** All Practical Skills Exam dates will be assigned in class.



• Pre Examination Set - Up and Disinfection
• Monomer and Polymer Over Tip Service
• Blood Exposure Incident Service
• Facial Service
• Waxing Service using Soft Wax
• Haircut Service
• Permanent Wave Service
• Blow Drying and Thermal Curling Service
• Chemical Service Preparation Service ONLY
• Foil Highlights Application Service
• Hydroxide Virgin Relaxer Service
• Hydroxide Relaxer Retouch Service
• End of Examination Disinfection

**TENTATIVE**

November 30th - December 3rd, 2026

Details will be addressed in class.

YOU MUST RECEIVE A "C" OR HIGHER TO PASS THIS COURSE.

90 - 100=A 

80 - 89=B

70 - 79=C

60 - 69=D

Below 59 = F

Skills/Attendance 35%

Unit Exams     25%

Assignments    25%

Final Exam     15%

You will receive my Class/Lab Rules the first day of the semester.

ANY MISSED DAYS MUST BE MADE UP!

All absences must be made up before the end of the semester.

**TENTATIVE**

Make Up Days are on Fridays from 9am - 2pm. You will be provided with a Make Up Day calendar.

Attendance is of the upmost importance. Failure to make up your missed days will result in an Incomplete.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.