BEAUTY CULTURE & HAIR CARE  – AN OVERVIEW

 

Personal beauty, and the cultivation thereof, have played an important part in defining the self in western culture. Religious and popular beliefs have long conferred to beauty the ability to witness the personal qualities of an individual, linking beauty with inner goodness, and ugliness with vice. But coupled with these beliefs is the Cartesian notion of the plasticity of the body and the supremacy of the soul. Put more simply, a strong self can conquer the inadequate body, and through disciplined practices, can cultivate an appearance that reflects the true nature of the inner self.

 

While women were restricted in access to many other forms of industry, beauty culture offered career opportunities for women otherwise denied access to business. They availed themselves of these chances by establishing beauty schools, developing and delivering courses, and promoting and distributing mail-order cosmetic products. While standards of beauty varied along ethnic, class and cultural lines, successful entrepreneurs emerged from all categories.

 

Hair care or hair care is an overall term for hygiene and cosmetology involving the hair which grows from the human scalp, and to a lesser extent facial, pubic and other body hair. Hair care routines differ according to an individual’s culture and the physical characteristics of one’s hair.

 

SCOPE & CAREER IN BEAUTY CULTURE & HAIR CARE

 

This is one of the lucrative career opportunities to look out for if you are passionate about makeup. The demand for a makeup artist is increasingly growing as everyone wants to look their best. Makeup artists are required for movies, serials, photo-shoots, bridal shoots, and parties almost in every sphere of life. Overall, being a hairstylist is a rewarding and fulfilling career that allows you to be creative, work with a diverse range of clients, and make a real difference in people’s lives. With experience, you could: become a senior stylist, barber or salon manager. Open your own salon or barbershop. get qualified to train or assess student hairdressers or barbers. Beauty PR Specialist, Makeup artist, Nail Technician, Beauty writer, Personal stylist, Beauty tutor, Product developer, Photographer, Makeup artist Beauty therapist, Dermal therapist, Nail technician and  Hairstylist.

 

Objectives of Beauty Culture & Hair Care

 

• Identify and master the use and care of tools and equipment used for beauty and hair care
• Develop good working habits and communication skills for business development
• Practice yoga, meditation and dress appropriately as a beautician
• Practice various methods and techniques of massage in facial, pedicure and manicure
• Become familiar with the structure of nail, hair and their common problems
• Master the techniques of removal of superfluous hair, by threading, bleaching, waxing (cold and hot and depilation)
• Shape and arch eyebrows and apply bridal makeup and makeup or various occasions and times of day
• Use of Mehendi colour and dye for colouring hair
• Practice Mehndi application on hands and feet and Mehndi tatooing
• Cut, trim, set style, curl and straighten hair
• Practice head oil massage and shampoo hair
• Read and follow instructions given for use of various cosmetics and beauty products
• Prepare home-made cosmetics especially packs, masks, lotion etc. using easily available herbs and items in the home
• Follow safe and appropriate working habits

 

Scheme of Examination

S.No	Course Code	Name of the subject / Modules	Time (in hrs.)		Marks			Total
			Theory	Practical	Theory	Practical	Internal Assessment
1	612	Beauty Culture & Hair Care	1.5	3	30	90	80	200

Passing Criteria

S.No	Course Code	Name of the subject	Certification criteria (percentage)
			Theory	Practical	Internal Assessment	Aggregate in each paper module
1	612	Beauty Culture & Hair Care	40	50	40	50