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Hairdressing
HAIR 162 Hair Shaping and
Hair Cutting I, II, III
An extensive hands-on component of the program
where the analysis of client lifestyle, physical
characteristics, head form, and hair growth
patterns are applied to the practice of shaping and
cutting in a salon setting. Students will learn and
practice the following hair-cutting techniques on
live subjects and mannequins: sectioning and parting,
body and hand positioning, tension control,
cutting angles, scissor cuts, razor cuts, use of
tapering shears, low and high elevation haircuts,
wet to dry haircuts, form and balance.
Contacts
Industry and Trades Contact Program Contact
Direct: 250.354.3221
Tel: Ext. 3221
trades@selkirk.ca
Dan Obradovic School Chair
Direct: 250.352.6601
Tel: Ext.
dobradovic@selkirk.ca
HAIR 164 Chemical Texturizing I, II, III
Systems of permanent waving; client preparation;
safety precautions and procedures; liability release
forms; hair and scalp analysis; hair relaxing; strand
tests; product knowledge; physical preparation
methods; chemical application and removal; and
follow-up treatments are learned and practiced in
this unit.
HAIR 166 Hair Colouring I, II, III
Classifications of hair colours and lighteners, client
preparation, liability release, safety precautions
and procedures, hair and scalp analysis, strand
tests, foiling, tint application, de-colourizing,
low-lighting & highlighting, product knowledge,
application and removal of chemicals, and followup
treatments are learned and practiced.
HAIR 168 Salon Business
and Management II, III
An introduction to the practicalities of small business
management is undertaken. The principles of needs
analysis, product knowledge, sales techniques, client
identity, record keeping, book keeping, appointment
& work scheduling, time management, reception
services, salon layout & design, marketing, costs,
revenues, and profits are undertaken.
HAIR 170 Wigs and Hair Additions
An introduction to the typology, measurement,
fitting, cleaning, conditioning, cutting, colouring
and styling of wigs, hair pieces and extensions.
HAIR 172 Practicum
Students are assisted in securing weekly practicum
positions in salons in communities of their
choice. Under the supervision and discretion of
the salon owner/operator, students will engage in
activities in accordance with their demonstrated
skill, knowledge and ability. Practicum placement
provides valuable opportunities to integrate study
with work.
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