Hairstyling Course (Long Program)
Shallow Creek Academy of Hair Design's Hairstyling program is designed to provide aspiring hairstylists with the foundation they need for their career. This is a full time program that results in a Hairstyling Diploma. Hours for students are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
We fully prepare the next generation of beauty professionals with a combination of fundamental theory classes, hands-on practice, guest speakers, online seminars, and real clients to engage with in our salon.
1. Theory Essentials
1.1 Professional Development
- Health, body, and mind
- Effective communications
- Human relations
1.2 Salon Ecology
- Infection control
- First aid - health and safety
- Micro biology
1.3 Anatomy and Physiology
- Building blocks human body
- Basic body systems
1.4 Electricity
- Principles of electricity
- Electricity in cosmetology
1.5 Chemistry
- Matter
- PH scale
- Chemistry of cosmetics
2. Salon Business Operations
- Beauty industry
- Job search
- Professional relationships
- Salon retailing
- Salon ownership
2.1 Hair Services
- Trichology
- Draping and shampoo
- Scalp massage and treatments
2.2 Design Decisions - Client Services
- Design considerations
- Client consultations
- Design composition
3. Hair Cutting
- Theory
- Haircutting procedures
- Barbering and beard trimming and shaving
3.1 Hair Styling
- Theory
- Thermal styling
- Wet styling
- Long hair styling
3.2 Wigs and Add-ons
- Wigs
- Pieces
- Hair additions
4. Chemical Services
- Permanent waves
- Chemical relaxing
- Curl re-formation
5. Colouring
- Theory
- Identifying levels
- Changing existing colour
- Highlighting
- Foils
- Weave
- Slice
- Chunks
- Free hand painting
Advanced Standing
Prospective students who have 2 cosmetology credits from high school are eligible to receive a bursary of 100 hours. This brings the 1500 hours required to graduate down to 1400 hours, which means graduating up to 3 weeks early and receiving ~$500 off of tuition.
Proof is required. Only self-funding students are eligible for Advanced Standing. Cannot be combined with any form of tuition assistance.
Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Tuition is $7,700.00. A $700 deposit is required when you register, then there are 10 monthly payments of $700.
The textbook set is $735. This includes 12 textbooks, an exam prep book, and a study guide.
The kit is $1,525.50. This includes everything you need to perform hair services in the salon (all professional quality equipment), as well as 2 female and 1 bearded male mannequin.
Please contact if you have any more questions.