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Become a Licensed Hair Technician at Riverland

Riverland’s Hair Technician Program is a comprehensive and specialized program that provides training in the art and science of hair care. You’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career as a licensed hair technician in 星空无限传媒.

Hair technicians perform personal services for the cosmetic care of hair, including cutting, styling, and chemical services such as permanent waving, relaxing, and smoothing.

Train in a Real Salon Setting: 星空无限传媒 gain hands-on experience working with real clients in Riverland’s student salon. Services are provided under the supervision of licensed instructors, helping you build confidence and job-ready skills before graduation.

What You’ll Learn

星空无限传媒 in the Hair Technician program receive training in the following areas:

  • Core Curriculum: Shampooing, conditioning, haircutting, styling, haircoloring, anatomy, hair and scalp disorders, product chemistry, electricity, and 星空无限传媒 rules and regulations.
  • Hands-On Training: Practice on mannequins and classmates before working with clients in the student salon under licensed instructor supervision.
  • Hair Care and Maintenance: Learn techniques for treating different hair types, textures, and conditions.
  • Haircoloring and Chemical Treatments: Training in permanent color, lightening, chemical relaxing, and safe chemical application.
  • Haircutting and Styling: Precision cutting, layering, texturizing, and styling for a variety of looks and occasions.
  • Client Communication: Build professional consultation and customer service skills.
  • Safety and Sanitation: Learn infection control practices and 星空无限传媒 regulations for salon safety.
  • Salon Management: Understand scheduling, customer service, and business operations of a salon.

Hands-On Experience

Hands-on training is a key part of this program. After completing preclinical work, you’ll gain real-world experience by working with clients in Riverland’s student salon under the supervision of licensed instructors. This helps build confidence and prepares you for your career.

Licensing Requirements

To become licensed in 星空无限传媒, students must complete a minimum of 900 hours in a licensed cosmetology program, including:

  • 300 hours: Preclinical instruction in anatomy, hair and scalp properties, chemistry, electricity, safety, and 星空无限传媒 laws and rules.
  • 300 hours: Hair cutting and styling, including analysis, conditioning, shaping, and nonchemical straightening.
  • 300 hours: Chemical services, including coloring, lightening, permanent waving, straightening, and safety procedures.

Applicants must be at least 17 years old and pass a practical skills test, general theory test, written practical test, and 星空无限传媒 Laws and Rules exam.

Scholarships

Scholarships to Support Your Education – Riverland offers scholarships to help you pay for Hair Technician. These scholarships can lower your out of pocket costs and make it easier to start your career.

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Last Updated: April 1, 2024

Quick Facts

  • Diploma
  • 34 Credits | 2 Semesters
  • Location: Austin
  • Offering: Fall

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