New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Professional Stylist) (Level 4)
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
NMIT
Develop your hairdressing skills to professional stylist level, mastering advanced cutting, colouring, reformation and client services for a salon career.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 40 weeks


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Conduct in-depth client consultations
Successfully assess client needs, diagnose hair issues, and provide expert advice for future services.

Execute advanced cutting and styling techniques
Apply contemporary methods for cutting and styling to create fashionable and on-trend looks.

Apply advanced colouring and correction
Handle complex colouring and colour correction techniques confidently and safely.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 programme is designed for those wishing to progress their hairdressing skills and become recognised professional stylists. You’ll study advanced hairdressing techniques, from cutting and colouring to chemical reformation and client consultation. With practical, hands-on learning and expert instruction, you’ll be ready to operate in a commercial salon as a professional hairstylist, managing multiple client services and furthering your career or studies in the hairdressing industry.
Course Content
- Client Consultations
- Contemporary Cutting and Styling Methods
- Advanced Colouring and Colour Correction
- Chemical Reformation Techniques
- Professional Stylist Attributes
- Sculpture
- The Art of Advanced Hair Design
- Reformation Designs
- Advanced Colour Design
- Fashion Colour and Sculpture
- Advanced Client Journey
- Advanced Grand Finale
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3) or equivalent qualification

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hairdressing
Beauty
Personal Care
Salon Services

Future employment opportunities might be
Professional hairstylist in commercial salons
Independent hairdresser
Salon stylist


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