• New! Four new natural hair care, step-by-step procedures have been added, helping students establish a more versatile foundation of working with various hair types.
• New! The Haircutting chapter has been reorganized into a more systematic approach, progressing from the foundational haircutting principles to more advanced techniques, assisting instructor and students alike.
• New! Infection control content was thoroughly revised ensuring students follow the latest health and safety standards to protect themselves and their clients, as well as adhere to state and federal regulations.
• New! The Makeup chapter has been updated, offering the essential information in applying basic makeup, as well as false eyelash application services for both strip eyelashes and individual eyelashes, allowing for additional education on these key services.
• New! Digital resources, such as eBooks, are available separately, providing an innovative and user-friendly experience.
• Learning objectives are listed at the start of each chapter, for ease of reference and to reinforce main competencies, and have been modified so each outcome can be measured by reading or practicing lesson content.
• The end of chapter glossary includes phonetic pronunciations for difficult terms, as well as the page number where the key term is discussed, providing an effective resource for students to create flash cards or study for vocabulary quizzes.
• Multiple left-handed procedures are included, providing a visual aid for left-handed students.
• Provides a variety of features such as: Focus On, Did You Know?, Activity, Here’s a Tip, Caution, State Regulatory Alert and Web Resources, that are interspersed throughout the text for additional learning and retention.
• Co-Authored by 12 of the top professionals and educators in the industry: Jason Backe, Carlos Cintron, C. Jeanine Fulton, Diane DaCosta, Dr. Roychen Joseph, Mary Ann Kilgore, Dr. Mark Lees, Veronique Morrison, Aliesh Pierce, Alisha Rimando Botero, Leslie Roste and Ronald Williams.
• Additional resources for topics such as Natural Hair Care, Braiding, Haircutting, Hair Coloring, Chemical Texture Services, Updos and Razor Cutting are available separately and can be seamlessly used in conjunction with the primary Standard Cosmetology textbook.

1. History and Career Opportunities
2. Life Skills
3. Your Professional Image
4. Communicating for Success
5. Infection Control: Principles and Practices
6. General Anatomy and Physiology
7. Skin Structure, Growth, and Nutrition
8. Skin Disorders and Diseases
9. Nail Structure and Growth
10. Nail Disorders and Diseases
11. Properties of the Hair and Scalp
12. Basics of Chemistry
13. Basics of Electricity
14. Principles of Hair Design
15. Scalp Care, Shampooing, and Conditioning
16. Haircutting
17. Hairstyling
18. Braiding and Braid Extensions
19. Wigs and Hair Additions
20. Chemical Texture Services
21. Haircoloring
22. Hair Removal
23. Facials
24. Facial Makeup
25. Manicuring
26. Pedicuring
27. Nail Tips and Wraps
28. Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements
29. Light Cured Gels
30. Preparing for Licensure and Employment
31. On the Job
32. The Salon Business

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• Computerized Test Bank
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