About Course
The Complete Salon Professional course is your ultimate guide to mastering the art and business of beauty. Designed for aspiring and experienced salon professionals alike.
Course Content
- Welcome: The World of a Salon Professional
- Salon Hygiene & Sanitation (Sterilization, Disinfection, State Board Standards)
- Tool Safety & Handling (Shears, Thermal Tools, Chemical Safety)
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology (Skin, Hair, and Nail Structure)
- The Art of the Client Consultation (Needs Assessment, Contraindications, Record Keeping)
- Professional Ethics, Draping, and Client Comfort
- Foundations: Safety, Sanitation & Client Consultation
- Learner's Activity
- Tool Deep Dive (Shears, Razors, Clippers, Texturizing Shears)
- Principles of Haircutting (Angles, Elevation, Tension, Guidelines)
- The 4 Foundational Cuts (One-Length, Graduation, Layers, Bob)
- Introduction to Men's Cutting & Barbering (Fades, Tapers)
- Shampooing, Scalp Massage, and Conditioning Treatments
- Styling 101: Blow-Drying Techniques (Volume, Smoothing)
- Styling 102: Thermal Styling (Curling, Flat Ironing)
- Hairdressing Fundamentals: Cutting & Styling
- The Color Wheel & Color Theory for Hair
- Understanding the Hair Structure & Porosity
- Types of Hair Color (Permanent, Demi, Semi, Temporary)
- Understanding Developers, Toners, and Lighteners (Bleach)
- Application Techniques (Root Touch-Up, Full Head, Foiling, Balayage)
- Introduction to Color Correction
- Chemical Texturizing (Perms and Relaxers)
- Hair Chemistry: Color & Texture Services
- Skin Analysis (Skin Types, Conditions, Fitzpatrick Scale)
- The Classic European Facial (Cleanse, Exfoliate, Steam, Extract, Mask)
- Product Knowledge (Cleansers, Serums, Moisturizers, SPF)
- Basic Facial Massage Techniques
- Introduction to Hair Removal (Waxing: Hard vs. Soft Wax)
- Eyebrow & Eyelash Services (Shaping, Tinting)
- Skincare & Esthetics
- Learner's Activity
- The Client Experience (From Greeting to Checkout)
- Front Desk Operations (Booking, Scheduling, POS Systems)
- Building Your Clientele (Rebooking, Referrals, Networking)
- Marketing 101: Social Media for Salon Pros (Instagram, TikTok)
- How to Build a Professional Portfolio (Before & After Photos)
- Handling Client Complaints & Difficult Situations
- Learner's Activity
- Understanding the Concept of Client Experience in a Salon
- Career Paths: Commission vs. Booth Rental vs. Salon Owner
- Business Licenses, Certifications, and Insurance
- Creating Your Service Menu & Pricing Strategy
- Basic Bookkeeping: Tracking Income and Expenses
- Inventory Management & Retail Sales (Product Upselling)
- Creating a Simple Business Plan
- Hiring & Managing Staff (for future owners)
- Learner's Activity
- Salon Business Models: Understanding Stylist Compensation Types
Earn a certificate
Add this certificate to your Resume/CV to demonstrate your skills & increase your chances of getting noticed.
Free
- Beginner
- 8 students
- Certificate of completion