Institute of Technology or Polytechnic

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jan 2027

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Summary

Learn essential skills such as shampooing, applying treatments or colours under supervision, styling and reception duties. You'll also be introduced to cutting. Develop experience working as a team member in our salon. Take the opportunity to work on productions and fashion events.

What you will learn

Fundamentals of hairdressing and styling
Understand the use of elementary colours, foils, highlights and lowlights
Perform elementary blow drying and long hair styling techniques
Gain knowledge in hair treatments and scalp massage
Learn about safe, hygienic and professional practice
Work on real clients in the salon and develop your reception, customer service and consultation skills
Opportunity to be selected as an intern for the World of WearableArt™ Awards show.

Career options

Work as a salon assistant. Or you might continue on with training as a second-year apprentice working in industry.

Salon assistant
Colourist
Fashion hair stylist
Pathway on to our NZ Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)

Entry criteria

Domestic

Open entry.

International IELTS

Minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent.

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