Hairstyling Diploma
This program prepares students to enter the hairstyling industry with confidence. Learning all aspects of Hairstyling – including styling, up-dos, cutting, coloring, highlighting, perming, chemical relaxing, product knowledge and recommendation. A major focus of the program throughout is on professional image, communication skills, clientele development and the delivery of an exceptional customer service experience. Students will have the opportunity to go on field trips, attend industry shows & events, interact with guest speakers and network with industry professionals.
Prerequisites
- Grade 12 or equivalent OR Mature student status (18 years old) and a passing score on the entrance examination
- Personal interview to determine suitability for the program
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate and receive a diploma, a student must obtain an overall average of 60% with no grade less than 50% in any subject.
Courses Include
Personal Growth - Leadership and coaching methodologies
- People Skills
- Goal Setting
- Career opportunities
- Finding the right fit for you in the industry
General Sciences
- Sterilization, Sanitation and Infection control
- Basics of Chemistry and Electricity
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Science of Hair and Skin
Master your skills in these techniques
- Proper use and ownership of your tools
- Shampooing, Rinsing and Conditioning
- Principals of Hair Cutting
- Hair Analysis
- Hair Cutting - latest fashion trends
- Principals of Hair Styling and Finishing
- Long hair techniques and updo’s
- Scalp and Hair Treatments
- Client Consultation
- Super Curly and Black hair
- Principals of Hair Colour (achieving the desired results)
- Creative Colouring high lights – low lights
- Principals of foiling
- Permanent waves and Chemical relaxing
- Designing for Men
- Hair Tattooing
- Hair Extensions
- Braiding
- Wigs and Hair Enhancements
Business Skills
- Customer Service Excellence
- Secrets of running/owning a successful business
- Salon Daily Operations and Practices
- Marketing and Retailing
- Advertising and Sales Promotions
Total Program Hours 1500
Career Success Strategies
In addition to learning career relevant skills, students will also learn how to conduct an effective job search. The valuable knowledge and skills learned in this course will ensure that students get a job in their chosen profession. Students have access to a career services area with computers, Internet and other job search resources.
Career Opportunities
The salon industry is growing at an astounding rate and with the constant demand to meet today’s trends the opportunities are endless. There is a demand for professionally trained Hairstylists worldwide in salons, spas, on cruise ships, in a resort salon, in sales, marketing and management.
For those graduates interested in becoming an entrepreneur, the opportunities in this
industry are limitless.
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