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 and Nail Technology are available.

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
30 hrs
Sanitation and Bacteriology
50 hrs
Blood Spill Procedures
10 hrs
Draping, Shampooing, Conditioning
50 hrs
Scalp Treatments
20 hrs
Hair Cutting, Styling, and Design
800 hrs
Permanent Waving
300 hrs
Hair Coloring
350 hrs
Nail Technology
90 hrs
Chemistry
20 hrs
Anatomy
20 hrs
Hair and Skin Disorder
10 hrs
Skin Care and Makeup
40 hrs
Chemical Relaxing
30 hrs
Wigs
5 hrs
Electrology and Light Therapy
20 hrs
Salon Management and State Law
60 hrs
Salon Retailing
30 hrs
Board Preparation
65 hrs

Nail Technology (400 Hours)

This program teaches students how to create beautifully manicured natural and artificial nails, in addition to arm, hand, and nail care.

Free-form Acrylic Nail
100 hrs
Acrylic Over Tips
90 hrs
Silk Nails, Fiberglass & Gels (Include wraps)
45 hrs
Manicures
45 hrs
Pedicures
20 hrs
Sanitation and Bacteriology
15 hrs
Professional Ethics
10 hrs
Blood Spill Procedures
5 hrs
Structure of Nails, Nail Disease & Disorders
15 hrs
Cosmetic Chemistry
15 hrs
Structure of Skin and Function, Skin Diseases & Disorders
15 hrs
Artistic Nail Art/Electric Nail File
5 hrs
Salon Management
5 hrs
State Law
15 hrs

 

Oliver Finley: Academy of Cosmetology

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 hair industry. All of the instructors at Oliver Finley have successful salon careers of their own and are required to attend at least one advanced training per year. By our instructors maintaining a clientele, they remain on the cutting edge of fashion trends and techniques, thereby helping to keep the instruction up-to-date and exciting.

Oliver Finley . 10222 West Fairview Avenue . Boise, Idaho 83704 . 208.658.1115 . 888.658.1115 . info@oliverfinley.com