Hairstyling Course (Long Program)

Next Course Date:
TBD
Course Duration:
1500 Hours - Full time 35hrs per week x 48 weeks
Description:

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
Prerequisites:

Grade 12 or equivalency