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Hairstyling

The hairstyling industry is fast-growing and the profession is in high demand. The program is designed to provide the knowledge hands-on skills to students to become a licensed hairstylist.

Admission Requirements 

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
  • Successful completion of entrance test
  • Admissions Interview

Sample Career Opportunities:

  • Salon and Spa Owner
  • Hairstylist
  • Hairstyling Instructor
  • Sales and Customer Service Specialist for hair products
  • Salon Manager

 

Ethic regulations and policies: Professional ethics and legal responsibilities of the profession

Health and Safety: Various government regulations and responsibilities. Methods of sanitization and disinfection.

Entrepreneurial Skills: Fundamentals of business operation and organization, employment standards, product knowledge and effective communication. Time management and organization skills.

Professional Development: Focus on career goals, success strategies, professional competence and skill development.

Client Service: Client consultation, documentation and efficient service.

Preparatory Procedures and Treatments: Hair types, conditions, disorders and treatments. Massages and brushing techniques, selecting of hair products.

Hair Cutting: Interpret hair consultation and determine type of hair cut, tool and application of styling techniques. Learn to work with wet and dry hair.

Hair Styling: Interpret hair consultation and determine the ideal type of style and tools. Learn to use various products and hairstyles.

Permanent Wave Hair: Preparatory steps for permanent hair wave prices, selection of appropriate solution, tools and application methods.

Chemically Relax Hair: Select chemical relaxing products, tools and appropriate method.

Colour and Lighten Hair: Utilize an array of colour and lightening products according to the needs of the client. Perform colouring, retouching and highlighting of the hair.

Hair Additions: Implement the correct procedure to fit and install hair additions along with cutting and styling hair additions and providing client with maintenance and home care