Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: CSME-2401 (Section: 1H, CRN: 92561)
The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory
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Instructor Information
Instructor Rikki Solis
Email manninorl@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6409
Office Cosmetology - Room: 117
Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8am-9am & 2pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Presentation of the theory, practice, and chemistry of hair color. Topics include terminology, application and workplace competencies related to hair color.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Milady Standard Cosmetology 14th Edition Textbook, Milady Standard Cosmetology Workbook, Milady Foundations Textbook
Additional Materials/Resources Texas Barbers and Cosmetologists Laws and Rules Book (if you have received a copy from TDLR)
Blue, black and red ink pens, pencils, highlighters and paper
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes
Program Student Learning Outcomes PSLO 1: Model professional and ethical behavior
PSLO 2: Practices all sanitary and safety measures that protect individual and public health.
PSLO 3: Demonstrates and instructs proficiency in all cosmetology skills.
PSLO 4: Prepares to pass State Board Requirements.
Lecture Topics Outline
  • Review Health and Safety Requirements 
  •  Structure of the Hair
  • Review - pH Scale
  • Hair Color and Structure 
  • Hair Levels and Tone
  • Color Theory
  • Types of Haircolor
  • Hydrogen Peroxide and Ammonia
  • Lighteners
  • Haircolor Consultation
  • Preliminary Patch Test
  • Foil Application
  • Demi Permanent Application
  • Single Process Color Application
  • Virgin Tint to Lighten Application
Major Assignments Schedule **TENTATIVE** Unit Exam dates and Assignment due dates will be assigned in class.
  • Chapter 26 "Haircoloring" Review Questions, Study Packet, Vocabulary Exam, Unit Exam
  • Law of Color / Color Wheel - Unit Exam
  • Foil Highlight Application Service - Practical Exam
  • Demi-Permanent Haircolor Application - Practical Exam
  • Single Process Color on Virgin Hair - Practical Exam
  • Virgin Lightener Application - Practical Exam
Final Exam Date December 3, 2025 - 9:30 AM   Through  December 3, 2025 - 3:30 PM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Skills / Attendance   35%
Unit Exams              25%
Assignments            25%
Final Exam 15%

Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy ANY MISSED DAYS WILL NEED TO BE MADE UP!

All absences must be made up before the end of the semester.

Make Up Days are on Fridays from 9am - 2pm

Attendance is of the upmost importance. Failure to make up your missed days will result in an Incomplete.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Cosmetology
Chair:CASP
Email:CASP
Phone:(409) 983-4921