Hairstyling Course (Long Program) Part Time

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 part time program that results in a Hairstyling Diploma. Hours for part time students are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 5-8pm, and Saturday 9am-4pm. There is also the option to make up hours during the full time students' hours (8:30-4:30 M-F).  

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