New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)
This one-year full-time certificate develops advanced hairdressing skills and creative identity for those with prior basic hairdressing knowledge, preparing students to become professional hairstylists.
NZ$8,600
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Professional Attributes
Evaluate personal attributes, examine salon culture, and demonstrate professional communication during client consultations.
Advanced Cutting Techniques
Perform consultations and execute safe cutting techniques using scissors, razor, and clippers for diverse hair types.
About This Course
This course is designed for people with prior knowledge of hairstyling and basic cutting techniques who wish to develop their skills to become professional hairstylists. It delivers comprehensive practical and theoretical knowledge to master complex styling, cutting, colouring, and professional salon skills. Graduates gain hands-on experience with real clients in a commercial or campus salon environment, enabling them to work independently as professional hairstylists.
Course Content
- Professional stylist attributes: personal and professional self, communication in hairdressing industry
- Sculpture: foundation cutting techniques with scissors, razor, clippers on diverse hair types
- The art of advanced hair design: wet and dry advanced styling techniques
- Reformation designs: performing reformation services on various hair types
- Advanced colour design: consultation and performance of colour services
- Fashion colour and sculpture: fashion cutting and colouring services, minimum 40 hours real-world context
- Advanced client journey: integration of professional skills during client journey, reflection, engagement strategies
- Advanced Grand Finale: avant-garde style creation and presentation to professional standard
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) or equivalent qualification
Build towards these roles
Professional hairstylist in commercial hair salons
Build skills in these industries
HairdressingBeauty and Personal Care Services
