Hairstylist

(Formally Cosmetologist Program)

Presented by Southeast Regional College in Partnership with SIAST

Location:	Estevan
Length of Course:	45 weeks
Tuition:	$4800.00*
Books:	$1900.00*
Start Date:	August 18, 2008
Program Prerequisites:	Grade 11 or GED - Students must have First Aid and CPR prior to Practicum Placement

Please note that this full time program will run Tuesday to Saturday.

Tuesday - Thursday:	1:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Friday:	1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday:	8:30 am to 5:30 pm

(Information indicated with an * is an approximation and may be changed)

Hairstylist is a pre-employment certificate program. Hairstylists who want to work in the trade are legally required to first complete a 1500 hour pre-employment program. You will learn how to perform techniques on hair, wigs, hairpieces, skin and nails. You will also develop artistry, salon management and customer service skills. This program provides an apprenticeship period of up to two years.

Graduates may find employment as:

• Cosmetologists
• Hairstylists
• Hair designers
• Skin care and make up specialists
• Manicurists
• Salon managers
• Hair colour technicians
• Wig stylists

 

This course will help you gain an appreciation of the effort that goes into starting your own business. You will become familiar with a variety of business processes and gain and understanding of business considerations, labour regulations, types of salons, legal agreements, protection required, financing, salon design, shop inventory and equipment maintenance.

Your studies will focus on telephone skills, processing payments, maintaining records and opening and closing reception duties. You will practice your reception skills in a salon along with selling products and services, merchandising retail products and managing a salon.

You will be prepared to organize and stock an organized dispensary. You will be responsible for maintaining an inventory and dispensing stock to the cosmetology students.

You will develop an understanding of the anatomy of hands and feet. Your studies will help you acquire an understanding of hand and nail care, diseases and disorders. You will practice giving manicures and pedicures.

You will study the practice and theory in shampooing, finishing, rinses, hair treatments and scalp treatments. You will acquire the knowledge needed to recognize diseases and disorders of the scalp.

The course is an introduction to the basic principles of finger waves, pin curls, roller sets, comb-outs, blow waving and braiding techniques. You will learn how to style hair to suit particular clients features.

You will examine the practical application of pincurling, finger waving, wet styling and comb-outs.

You will practice air waving, blow waving and iron waving techniques.

You will be introduced to the basic principles of cutting mechanics. You will gain an understanding of the use of hairshaping tools, angles, and the elevation of cutting techniques (in theory and in practical).

Classroom and lab experiences will contribute to your comprehensive study of all aspects of colouring. Practical applications of temporary, semi-permanent and permanent hair colouring techniques will be emphasized.

You will focus on specialized colouring techniques. The practical application of lightening and toning, creative lightening techniques and specialized colouring techniques will be emphasized.

You will study and practice all aspects of chemically treating the hair either through permanent waving or chemical relaxing.

You will focus on a variety of methods and procedures that relate to preserving, maintaining and enhancing the skin. You will practice techniques in skin analysis, eyebrow arching, plain and specialized facials, waxing, ear piercing and brow and lash tinting. Lab experience will provide you with skill in a variety of make up techniques that range from daytime to specialized. You will study skin diseases and disorders to assist you in selecting the most beneficial skin care products to suite the skin condition.

You will develop an understanding of the construction and history of wigs and wig making. You will practice cleaning, cutting, colouring and styling human and synthetics wigs. Your studies will also prepare you to measure, order and/or sell wigs.

Classroom and lab experiences will provide an opportunity for you to expand your creativity. You will pre-plan and execute an individualized hairstyle by analyzing the elements of design and suitability of a hairstyle to suit your client's needs. The course expands on the basic mechanics of hairstyling to help you create special effects using specialized styling techniques in wet set styling, thermal styling, competition styling bridal designs and fantasy designs. You will learn how to place the emphasis on client suitability, facial contour, lifestyle, body structure and hair analysis.

You will expand on basic haircutting techniques with an introduction to art principles, creating individualized designs, custom design, and cutting. You will learn how to pre-plan a precision hairshape to suit the client's needs, lifestyle, body stature and styling abilities.

You will develop an understanding of pre-planning a chemical wave by selecting a style and product suitable for the individual in order to provide total personalized care. Practice in design perm wrapping and specialized techniques will help you expand the type of services that can be provided to your clients.

You will practice barbering techniques for unisex styling. These techniques include clipper cutting, shear/comb techniques and razor/combing.

You will learn how to identify strategies for success and develop approaches that promote good study habits. You will receive resources and tools to guide your future success in school and personal achievements.

You will become familiar with salon practices and gain experience in dealing with clients and reinforcing the skills you have practiced on manequins and other students. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

You will focus on professionalism in the salon, teamwork and customer service at a basic level. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

You will learn how to become more efficient in your skills in dealing with clients and learning the best practices of salon clients consultation. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

You will develop a clientele and work with co-workers to provide quality customer service. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working with moderate supervision of an instructor.

You will gain experience in dealing with conflict and consult with clients independently. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working with minimal supervision of an instructor.

You will demonstrate mastery in all levels of evaluation. You will participate in a mock journeyperson exam.

You will study various personality theories of psychologists. The course focuses on the practical salon application of these theories to salon situations.

You will explore sciences as they relate to the beauty profession. The course content includes chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, trichology, nutrition and metric conversion.

You will participate in a field trip experience to enrich your industry contacts, increase your product knowledge and learn about the latest technology and techniques. You will challenge your skills through competition.