New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support)

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. Work backstage on the World of Wearable Art Awards Show and take the opportunity to work on other 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 work on the World of WearableArt™ Awards show, regional competitions, fashion shows and theatre production

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