A practical path into the hair industry

The Hair Art Design Certificate is a 7-month, hands-on program focused on how professional hair work operates across cutting, colouring, styling, client services, and salon environments. It’s built for people who want practical skills, clear direction, and a realistic path into hairstyling roles.

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You don’t have to have it all figured out

Not everyone comes to hair school knowing exactly where they want to work or what kind of stylist they want to become. Some students are interested in salon work. Others are drawn to bridal, session styling, or freelance paths. Many simply want strong foundations and a clear way in.

This program is designed for people who want structure, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment to pursue a career in hair.

What this program teaches

Hair is creative, but it’s also professional. Stylists work within systems.

01
Sanitation & Professional Standards

02
Consultation & Preparation

03
Cutting & Colouring Fundamentals

04
Styling, Texture & Finishing

05
Client Service & Salon Workflow

06
Timing, Consistency & Professionalism

This program introduces you to all of these areas, so you understand how salon and service-based hair careers function—and how to work confidently within them.

What You’ll Learn

Foundations, Sanitation & Industry Standards

  • Professional hygiene, sanitation, and Barbicide certification

  • Industry overview and salon expectations

  • AG product knowledge and tool care

  • Hair history and foundational theory

  • Weekly theory and practical testing

Colour Fundamentals & Advanced Techniques

  • Colour theory and consultation

  • Underlying pigment and formulation

  • All-over colour, grey coverage, and toning

  • Colour filling and tint backs

  • Highlights and balayage

  • Bleach-outs and creative toning

  • Wella Professional colour line training

  • Advanced colour mixing and techniques

Client Services & Salon Experience

  • Performing services on live clients

  • Cuts, colours, blowouts, and styling

  • Consultation, time management, and professionalism

  • Working confidently on the salon floor

Cutting Across Hair Types

  • Cutting on all hair types from straight to textured

  • Long hair with layers, fringe, and face-framing

  • Bobs and graduated bobs

  • Short vertical cuts

  • Introductory and advanced barbering

  • Customized haircutting and shape control

  • Introduction to razoring

Styling, Texture & Hair Finishing

  • Blow-dry finishing and round brush techniques

  • Classic and textured up-styles

  • French rolls, braids, knots, and twists

  • Texturizing and back-combing

  • Curly hair types and textural differences

  • Styling natural and textured hair

  • Flat-iron styling, curly sets, finger waves, and skip waves

  • Perm wrapping fundamentals

  • Specialized product knowledge

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Professional practice is built in

Students also work on:

  • 20 hours of salon work experience

  • Salon protocol and workplace expectations

  • Networking and industry exposure

  • Social media, freelance, bridal, and session styling seminars

  • Guest educators and industry speakers

  • Bellami Professional Master Class (exclusive to JCI)

  • Bellami Professional Hair Extensions Certification (exclusive to JCI)

  • Bellami professional business training (exclusive to JCI)

  • Final portfolio preparation and presentation

The focus is on learning how to work—not just how to style hair.

Career Progression in Hair

Hair careers build over time—through experience, consistency, and continued learning. Most professionals begin in assistant or junior roles, then grow into more specialized or independent positions.

This certificate is designed to support the first stage of that journey and provide a foundation you can continue building on.

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

  • Junior or Assistant Stylist

  • Salon Support Stylist

  • Colour or Styling Assistant

  • Bridal or Event Hair Assistant

These roles focus on building experience, learning salon workflows, and developing technical confidence.

Early Career Roles

With Experience

With time and on-the-job experience, professionals may move into roles like:

  • Independent Hairstylist

  • Colour Specialist

  • Bridal or Freelance Stylist

  • Session or Editorial Hair Stylist

At this stage, work typically involves more independence, specialization, and client ownership.

Longer-Term Paths

Over time, some professionals progress into senior roles, education, platform artistry, salon ownership, or freelance specialization. There’s no single path—hair careers are shaped by experience, reputation, and professional growth.

Multiple start dates throughout the year

This program runs on an accelerated 7-month schedule with start dates in March, April, and July. Each intake follows the same curriculum, hands-on training, and professional expectations—giving you flexibility to start when you’re ready.

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