NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) - Level 4
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
Cut Above Academy
Advance your career as a professional hair stylist with this Level 4 NZ Certificate, focused on creative and technical skills needed for the modern salon environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Auckland City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 32 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Master Advanced Hairdressing Techniques
Demonstrate advanced skills in cutting, colouring, and styling hair for diverse client needs.
Conduct Professional Client Consultations
Provide personalised hair care advice through effective client consultation and service planning.
Perform Chemical Reformation Services
Safely and effectively apply chemical services such as perming, straightening, and keratin treatments.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) at Level 4 is an industry-focused programme designed for those who already have foundational hairdressing skills and wish to upskill to become a qualified stylist. Students receive hands-on experience in advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques, develop client consultation and hair care planning skills, learn chemical reformation services, and work in salon operations. The course combines practical learning with live clients and a portfolio, guided by experienced tutors in a purpose-built salon environment.
Course Content
- Advanced cutting, colouring, and styling techniques
- Client consultation and personalised hair care solutions
- Chemical reformation: perming, straightening, keratin treatments
- Professional salon operations
- Customer service excellence
- Practical hands-on learning with live clients
- Graduate portfolio development
What you need to know first
Applicants must be 16 years of age or older at commencement.
Completion of the NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 3 or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty
Personal Care Services
Fashion
Entertainment
Future employment opportunities might be
Salon Stylist
Film, TV & Theatre Stylist