When dealing with something as important as a client's hair, it’s paramount that students have the most up-to-date and accurate curriculum available. However, with many curriculum offerings dedicated to beauty schools and not high schools, finding the right curriculum is a challenge many Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers face.
As a dedicated provider of CTE curriculum, iCEV places importance on finding the best curriculum available and sharing it with other CTE educators to help students succeed outside the classroom.
In this article, you’ll discover the three best cosmetology curriculum options:
- MiLady
- Pivot Point
- My Hair Dresser
By the end of the article, you’ll have all the information needed to choose the best option to fit your students’ needs.
MiLady Cosmetology Curriculum
Known as the “bible of cosmetology,” MiLady provides a comprehensive and interactive curriculum that builds the knowledge and skills needed for success in a salon.
Used in a blended learning environment, students can interact with video content, in-class skills activities and projects to implement what they’ve learned throughout the course and build confidence.
MiLady curriculum consists of six units:
- Introduction
- Health Sciences
- Hair Services
- Skin Care Services
- Nail Services
- Foundational Topics
MiLady also provides access to Cima, a digital learning platform with in-depth training videos, test banks for quiz and exam creation and a pre-built Course Management Guide. This guide contains resources like PowerPoints, end-of-chapter quizzes and detailed lesson plans.
Who Is Best for MiLady?
MiLady could be an excellent fit if you need a comprehensive curriculum with in-class activities and labs. Additionally, if you’re a newer teacher who needs instructor support with pre-made PowerPoint slides, detailed lesson plans and test banks, MiLady could be an excellent choice.
However, if your curriculum budget is lacking or you want to implement a more supplemental resource, MiLady might not be your ideal curriculum. Also, it might not be a fit for more seasoned instructors who don’t need the extra support that MiLady offers.
How Much Does MiLady Cost?
Utilizing all of MiLady’s curriculum offerings could be costly for those with a limited budget, as each textbook currently costs $169.95. In addition, digital access to Cima costs $165.95 per student and there are extra fees for access to instructional videos and the course management guide.
The Course Management Guide is currently priced at $795 per teacher and access to instructional videos costs $1,045.95. However, you can bundle the additional resources for $1,391.95.
Pivot Point Cosmetology Curriculum
Pivot Point Fundamentals of Cosmetology, is a comprehensive curriculum that pairs a textbook with the Pivot Point LAB, a digital platform, to help students build a foundation of knowledge to grow their skills.
The Fundamentals of Cosmetology textbook explores 13 areas of study with 106 modular lessons that are customizable to create custom learning paths to meet the needs of any classroom.
While the details of the areas of study are not readily available, Pivot Point does provide insight into their LAB platform, which provides educators with: d02b.png)
- Lesson plans
- Slide presentations
- Learning activities
- Answer keys
- Rubrics
- Performance guides
- Design Decision charts
- Curriculum support charts
- Teacher's Study Guide
From color theory to hair sculpting, students receive a hands-on experience in their cosmetology course that is up-to-date with the latest trends in the beauty industry.
Who Is Best for Pivot Point?
If you’re a seasoned cosmetology teacher who needs a comprehensive curriculum for a blended learning environment, Pivot Point’s Fundamentals of Cosmetology could be a great option for your class.
However, if you’re a first-time cosmetology teacher, the vast amount of customizable content provided could be overwhelming. Additionally, due to the amount of content supplied, this might not be a viable option for your classroom if you only need a supplemental resource.
How Much Does Pivot Point Cost?
Currently, Pivot Point only provides pricing information on the Fundamentals of Cosmetology textbook set, which is available for $350 per set. However, if you want Pivot Point LAB access, you’ll need to contact Pivot Point directly for pricing.
My Hair Dressers Cosmetology Curriculum
My Hair Dressers provides cosmetology tutorial videos to meet students where they are in their training journey. Focused on providing a robust digital experience, My Hair Dressers’ curriculum is a supplemental resource to fill skills gaps and complement your existing lesson plans.
My Hair Dressers online library consists of three major sections: 
- Foundation Training Videos
- Intermediate Training Videos
- Advanced Training Videos
With over 500 videos in the archive, students can find training videos for both men’s and women’s hair, as well as complex techniques like barbering, cutting, coloring, chemical texturizing, adding extensions, and more.
Who Is Best for My Hair Dressers?
As a supplemental resource, My Hair Dressers is best for teachers who have already implemented a curriculum but need additional resources to complement their lessons or to create a blended learning environment.
However, if you need a comprehensive curriculum filled with teaching resources, lesson plans and activities, this might not fit your classroom well.
How Much Does My Hair Dressers Cosmetology?
You can access all training videos offered by My Hair Dressers for $179 per yearly subscription. Additionally, My Hair Dressers does offer discounts throughout the year. Currently, a discount provides an annual subscription for only $90.
Which Cosmetology Curriculum Is Right for My Students?
Finding the best, up-to-date curriculum for your high school students can be extremely difficult. But, with the options discussed in this article, you’ll be well on your way to creating an engaging and successful learning environment.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive and interactive curriculum complete with an abundance of teaching resources, MiLady could be your best option.
For a more customizable curriculum fit for a blended learning environment, Pivot Point might be suitable for your students.
If instead, you need a supplemental resource to fill skills gaps and complement current lesson plans, My Hair Dressers could be a great choice.
However, if none of these options fit the needs of your students, consider iCEV’s cosmetology courses. iCEV’s cosmetology curriculum explores terminology, hair coloring, styling and skin and nail care.
To learn more about iCEV’s cosmetology curriculum and see if it’s the best choice for you, visit the cosmetology course page:
