Hair stylist

• Learning and practicing men's haircut structure and techniques
• Exploring different styles of men's haircuts
• Working with tools
• Hands-on practice on models

• Cuts at every level of complexity: solid, uniform-layered, increased-layered, and graduated
• Fundamentals of shape and texture
• Hair styling and updos
• Perms
• Hands-on practice on models

• Mastering the finer points of professional hair coloring
• Color theory from A to Z
• Hair assessment and color selection
• Modern coloring techniques: Airtouch, shatush, balayage, dimensional color, and toning

Based on the Level 4 hairdresser occupational standard (466), competency B.2. A total of 1,600 academic hours: 1,240 hours of practice, 350 hours of theory, and 10 hours of independent study. Training follows an individual schedule. By the end of the course, students can:

• prepare their workstation
• assess the condition of hair, mustaches, and beards and recommend home care when needed
• create haircut diagrams based on the client's features and preferences
• shape and trim beards and mustaches to suit the client's face shape and preferences
• recommend home care for beards and mustaches
• use appropriate roller-setting techniques
• prepare, apply, and rinse out hair color formulas to achieve the desired result
• create curls and hairstyles using different techniques, tools, and styling products
• understand the client's preferences, recommend a service, and explain potential risks
• create a welcoming atmosphere for clients, including those with special needs
• assess opportunities to start a business in the beauty industry
• follow workplace safety and hygiene rules, conserve resources, use ergonomic working practices, and work as part of a team
• use professional terminology at the required level