The educational requirements for natural hair styling shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:

Each subject shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein:

Subject 1

Professional Requirements—10 Hours

• New York State License Requirements

• State and Federal Payroll Requirements

• New York State Sales Tax Requirements

• Career Opportunities and Placement

• Professional Ethics, Conduct and Attitude

• Professional Organizations, Trade Shows and Publications

• View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course

Subject 2

Safety and Health—20 Hours

• New York State Laws, Rules and Regulations

• OSHA Regulations Concerning Hazardous Materials Communications

• Types and Classification of Infectious Organisms

— Bacteria

— Viruses

— Mold and Fungus

• Growth and Reproduction of Infectious Organisms

• Infections and Their Prevention

• Immunity and Body Defenses

• Decontamination and Infection Control

• Physical and Chemical Agents

Subject 3

Anatomy and Physiology—5 Hours

• Cells, Tissues and Organs

• Body Systems

• Basic Principles of Nutrition

Subject 4

Hair Analysis—10 Hours

• Structure

• Types of Hair and Curl Structure

• Growth Patterns

• Texture

• Porosity

• Elasticity

Subject 5

Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases—10 Hours

• Dandruff

• Alopecia

• Infestations

• Infections

Subject 6

Chemistry as Applied to Natural Hair Styling—5 Hours

• Forms and Properties of Matter

• Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

• Chemical Reactions and Solutions

• The pH Scale

• FDA Laws Governing Hair Care Products and Product Safety

Subject 7

Shampoos, Rinses, Conditioners and Treatments—20 Hours

• Client Preparation, Analysis and Consultation

• Hair Analysis Instruments and Equipment

• Shampooing Products, Composition and Procedures

• Rinsing Products, Composition and Procedures

• Conditioning Products, Composition and Procedures

• Procedures for Hair and Scalp Disorders

• Scalp Manipulations

Subject 8

Hair Braiding, Locking, Weaving and Styling—220 Hours

• Tools

• Materials for Extensions

• Single Braids With and Without Extensions

• Cornrows With and Without Extensions

• Double Strand Twisting

• Thread Wrapping

• Lock Theory

— Palm Roll

— Comb Twisting

— Two-Strand Twisting

• Traditional Weaving and Styling

• Roller Styling

• Finishing Techniques

• Hair Styling Services

— Tools and Implements

— Blowdrying

— Thermal Curling

— Hair Pressing

• Hair Pieces