What must schools provide on a weekly basis for each student in theoretical instruction?

The requirement for schools to provide a minimum of 5 hours of theoretical instruction each week ensures that students receive an adequate amount of foundational knowledge necessary for their training in cosmetology. This aligns with the goal of preparing students comprehensively for both practical and theoretical aspects of their profession.

Theoretical instruction encompasses not just the practical skills of cosmetology, but also important topics such as health and safety regulations, chemical compositions, skin and hair biology, and various techniques relevant to the field. A minimum of 5 hours is considered a reasonable standard that allows students to delve deeply into these subjects while also maintaining enough time for hands-on practice.

Setting the requirement at a higher threshold, such as 10 hours, could be excessive and may limit the practical training time students receive. On the other hand, a lower minimum like 2 or 3 hours would likely be insufficient to cover the necessary breadth of knowledge required for a successful career in cosmetology.