Objectives:
• • Learn salon hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards
• • Identify and properly use haircutting tools
• • Develop correct posture and ergonomics
Outcomes:
• • Students demonstrate safe tool handling
• • Students perform proper sanitization of tools and workstations
Objectives:
• • Master sectioning, parting, and head shape analysis
• • Perform blunt/one-length haircut techniques
Outcomes:
• • Students complete clean, symmetrical one-length cuts on mannequins
Objectives:
• • Learn short and long graduation techniques
• • Develop precision in angle cutting
Outcomes:
• • Students perform graduated bobs and layered shapes with accuracy
Objectives:
• • Apply layering techniques (short, medium, long)
• • Explore texturizing (point cutting, slide cutting, thinning)
• • Introduce clipper-over-comb
Outcomes:
• • Students create layered cuts
• • Students refine shapes with texturizing methods
Objectives:
• • Understand hair prep and product selection
• • Practice blow-drying for smooth, volume, and curled finishes
• • Safely use curling irons, flat irons, and wands
• • Match styles to face shapes and hair textures
Outcomes:
• • Students complete 3 blow-dry styles
• • Students create polished finishes with thermal tools
Objectives:
• • Perform fades, tapers, and clipper-over-comb
• • Shape and maintain facial hair
Outcomes:
• • Students complete men’s cuts with clipper blending
• • Students detail and style beards
Objectives:
• • Learn color theory: levels, tones, and the color wheel
• • Perform hair/scalp analysis before coloring
• • Apply a single-process color
Outcomes:
• • Students explain undertones and shade selection
• • Students perform single-process coloring on mannequins
Objectives:
• • Understand color types (temporary, semi, demi, permanent)
• • Practice grey coverage and toner application
Outcomes:
• • Students complete root retouch and toner services on mannequins
Objectives:
• • Master weaving, slicing, and baby-light placement
• • Learn foil patterns for blending and dimension
• • Explore balayage, ombré, and hand-painting • • Introduction to vivid/fashion
shades and corrective toning
Outcomes:
• • Students execute full head of highlights with proper foil placement
• • Students complete balayage or creative color application
Objectives:
• • Understand the chemistry of perms
• • Practice wrapping techniques (body wave, spiral, curl) • • Learn chemical
relaxers and keratin smoothing methods
Outcomes:
• • Students complete wrapped perm rod sets
• • Students demonstrate safe chemical relaxing techniques
Objectives:
• • Combine cut + color, color + style, and perm + cut
• • Conduct thorough consultations and recommend retail
• • Manage timing, pricing, and booking
• • Build social media presence and portfolio
Outcomes:
• • Students complete a full combined service
• • Students perform mock consultations and upselling
• • Students create a basic online portfolio
Objectives:
• • Demonstrate mastery across haircutting, coloring, styling, and perming
• • Showcase professional communication skills
Outcomes:
• • Students complete a timed practical exam (full client service)
• • Students pass a written theory test
• • Students present their final portfolio and graduate
By Junior Adusei
By Lindsay Hair