CURRICULUM
The Oliver Finley Academy of Cosmetology offers an exceptional education in all aspects of the exciting and lucrative beauty industry. Our goal is to empower our students to become creative, well-trained professionals with cutting-edge expertise. To do that, we offer a unique and innovative curriculum that focuses on both theoretical and hands-on training.
At Oliver Finley, our students receive practical and technical education in their field of specialization, as well as instruction in basic business principles. These business essentials include: building clientele, promoting a business, managing others, and managing finances.
In addition to standard course work, our students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of distinctive programs geared toward improving expertise and confidence. Our students will have the opportunity to participate in photo shoots of their work that they can then submit to international hairstyle magazines, as well as include in their portfolio for potential employers and clients. Advanced students can compete for positions on the Oliver Finley Design Team where they will be involved in the promotion of the Academy through career fairs and hair shows. Students will also have the opportunity to become product representatives, further developing their relationship with hair-care companies.
Programs in Cosmetology,Esthetics and Nail Technology are available. We also offer a Cosmetology Instructor Course for licensed stylists interested in obtaining their Insructors License. Clinic hours are Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Cosmetology (2000 Hours)
Cosmetology is the art and science of beauty care. This includes skin, hair, scalp, and nails. Coursework includes chemistry, anatomy, physiology, hair and skin care, plus salon management.
Professional Ethics Sanitation and Bacteriology Blood Spill Procedures Draping, Shampooing, Conditioning Scalp Treatments Hair Cutting, Styling, and Design Permanent Waving Hair Coloring Nail Technology Chemistry Anatomy Hair and Skin Disorder Skin Care and Makeup Chemical Relaxing Wigs Electrology and Light Therapy Salon Management and State Law Salon Retailing Board Preparation
Esthetics (600 Hours)
Esthetics encompasses the preventative care for the skin and treatments to keep the skin healthy and attractive.
Hygiene Bacteriology Elementary Chemistry Relating to Sterilization and Atiseptics Electricity as Applied to Cosmetology Professional Ethics and Salon Image Stucture of the Head, Face and Neck Histology of the Skin, Glands and Nails Diseases of the Skin, Glands and Nails Nutrition and Aging Factors Waxing Massaging and Manipulating the Muscles of the Body Masks and Packs Machine Facials Microdermabrasion Skin Analysis and Consultation Product Application Color Psychology Make-up Application Brow Arching Body Wraps and Treatments Theory of Medical Esthetics and Advanced Skin Treatments Idaho Laws and Rules Makeup Artistry(130 Hours)
At this time the makeup artist program is offered to students enrolled in the cosmetology or esthetician course. The goal is to provide more in depth training to those students wishing to pursue this side of our business and as such, it is not part of our core curriculum. Students interested in the course will submit a separate application to the course instructor.
Histology of the Skin, Facials, and Hair Removal Basic Makeup Artistry: Facial Makeup, Cosmetic Chemistry, Color Theory, Makeup Styling Advanced Makeup Artistry: Photographic, Period, Fantasy, and Theatre Makeup, Corrective Makeup, 40 Plus Makeup,The Professional Makeover, Tools and Industry Opportunities, Cosmetic Chemistry, History of Makeup Nail Technology (600 Hours)
This program teaches students how to create beautifully manicured natural and artificial nails, in addition to arm, hand, and nail care. Course is limited to 5 students per class.
Free-form Acrylic Nail Acrylic Over Tips * Advanced Acrylic Concepts Silk Nails, Fiberglass & Gels (Include wraps) * Advanced Gel Concepts Artistic Nail Art/Electric Nail File * Advanced Electric File Concepts * 3D Nail Art * Airbrush Art Manicures Pedicures * Salon Concepts - Business Preparation Sanitation and Bacteriology Professional Ethics Blood Spill Procedures Structure of Nails, Nail Disease & Disorders Cosmetic Chemistry Structure of Skin and Function, Skin Diseases & Disorders Salon Management State Law * advanced techniques and concepts to better prepare the nail technician for salon and career advancement
At Oliver Finley, our curriculum is based on techniques we have developed during our careers which we are confident will produce the future leaders of the beauty industry. All of the instructors at Oliver Finley have had successful salon careers of their own and are required to attend at least one advanced training per year. By our instructors maintaining advanced education, they remain on the cutting edge of fashion trends and techniques, thereby helping to keep the instruction up-to-date and exciting.