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.

NZ$11,866

inc GST

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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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.

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Execute advanced cutting and styling techniques

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

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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

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Hairdressing

  • Beauty

  • Personal Care

  • Salon Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Professional hairstylist in commercial salons

  • Independent hairdresser

  • Salon stylist