This is the first hair coloring class required for all entering students who wish to be licensed for Barbering and/or Cosmetology by the State Board of California. This course is an introduction to the theoretical, practical principles, and practice of hair coloring techniques, safety, chemistry as it relates to hair coloring and proper use of tools. Students will learn how to apply a patch test, strand test, temporary, semi-permanent, demi permanent, permanent hair coloring, virgin tint, hair retouch, frosting, and weaving techniques.