Hairstyling Ontario College Diploma program

Program Overview

The Hairstyling Diploma Program at Georgian College is a condensed, one-year program that provides comprehensive training in all aspects of hairstyling. Students gain theoretical and practical skills in hair design, colouring, cutting, and styling, preparing them for the hairstyling trade certification exam and entry into the workforce. The program emphasizes hands-on learning in a salon setting, with experienced instructors and exposure to real clients. Graduates are equipped for careers in various salon settings, freelance work, and other hair industry roles.

Program Outline

Program Deep Dive: Hairstyling Diploma Program at Georgian College

Degree Overview:

• Focus: Provides all necessary skills to become a certified hairstylist.
• Format: Condensed, 3-semester program completed within one year.
• Curriculum: Incorporates theoretical and practical training, covering relevant legislation, health and safety protocols, professional ethics, communication, entrepreneurial practices, in-depth hairstyling techniques, hair design, colour and lightening techniques, permanent waves, hair extensions, and specialization in handling various hair textures.
• Outcome: Graduates are prepared for the hairstyling trade certification exam and entry into the workforce.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• Health and Safety: Covers safety procedures and regulations for the hairstyling profession.
• Style Hair: Basic: Introduces basic hairstyling skills and techniques for various hairstyles.
• Cut Hair: Basic: Focuses on fundamental haircutting techniques and tools.
• Colour and Lighten Hair: Basic: Teaches basic hair colouring and lightening methods.
• Client Services: Covers customer service skills and techniques for a professional hairstylist.
• Professional Issues: Addresses professional ethics, business practices, and entrepreneurship in the hairstyling industry.
• Communications Course: Students select one from a list of approved communication courses.
• General Education Course: Students select one from a list of approved general education courses.

Semester 2:

• Build on the foundational skills and knowledge from Semester 1.
• Advanced Colouring and Lightening: Delve deeper into complex colouring techniques.
• Hairstyling Techniques: Explore various hairstyling methods for special occasions, updos, and trends.
• Permanent Waving and Hair Extensions: Learn advanced techniques for permanent waves and implement various hair extension methods.
• Relaxing/Smoothing: Focuses on specialized techniques for relaxing and smoothening different hair textures.
• Two additional elective courses chosen by the student.

Semester 3:

• Advanced Hair Design: Develop advanced hair design skills for creating unique and personalized hairstyles.
• Hairstyling for Special Occasions: Explore advanced hairstyling techniques for weddings, prom, and other special events.
• Hair Colour and Design for Different Hair Textures: Focus on advanced colour techniques for diverse hair types and textures.
• Business Management for Hairstylists: Gain essential business management knowledge and skills for running a successful salon or hairstyling practice.

Other Relevant Courses:

Business Communications, Business Math, Marketing Essentials.

Assessment:

• Regular assignments, projects, and practical demonstrations to assess students' progress and understanding.
• Final exams to assess comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter.
• Participation and professional conduct are also considered.

Teaching:

• Small class sizes: Facilitates individual attention and personalized instruction.
• Experienced instructors: Offer guidance and mentorship throughout the program.
• on-campus salon
• Exposure to real clients: Provides valuable experience and builds confidence.
• Guest speakers: Industry experts share their knowledge and insights.

Careers:

• Hairstyling: Various salon settings, freelance, fashion, entertainment, product education, sales.
• Additional career paths: Research and development, education, media and communications.
• Graduate opportunities: Potential for further education and professional development in the hair industry.

Other:

• The program offers the chance to complete all in-school hours required for the trade certification exam.