This publication provides the competencies and key indicators for a cosmetology program that prepares students to become licensed in the State of Ohio to work in the area of hair, skin, and/or nail care. Competencies and the related key indicators are presented for these 14 units: orientation to the cosmetology profession; dispensary operations and safe practices; infection control; scalp-care and hair-care treatments; hair cutting; styling hair; chemical (permanent) waving and relaxing hair; curl reformation for overcurly hair; hair coloring and lightening; wig and hairpiece care; manicuring and pedicuring; facial services; reception duties; and salon operations. (YLB)