Intended as a tool for cosmetology teachers in Virginia public and private schools, the document is an instructional guide which offers 12 units of study, arranged in a three year course. Materials covered help prepare students for licensure in the State of Virginia and the guide is designed to cover the 1,500 hours required to be spent in the cosmetology laboratory, learning manipulative skills of the profession. Materials are arranged alphabetically by unit, and in outline form, leaving teaching sequence and style up to the instructor. Cosmetology 1, 2, and 3 are taught in high school grades 10. 11, and 12 respectively, for three consecutive class periods per day. A summary course outline lists 12 areas of instruction, their individual percentage of total course time, and total suggested hours for each in the three individual years of study. Units cover: care of the hands and feet; care of the hair, skin and scalp; haircoloring; hair pieces; hair straightening; hair styling; image development; permanent waving; professional makeup; salon management; and, shampooing and colorless rinsing. Each unit includes a discussion of general concepts and objectives, teacher presentation, student activities, and teaching aids. (LH)