Hair Design

Martier School of Hair Design
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Martier’s Hair Design Program is designed to produce highly skilled and motivated professional Hair Designers dedicated to quality of service to the customer. The course will be taught using a combination of theory, self-study, and hands-on practical training. Students will be taught the necessary skills based on the following curriculum.

Professional Image:

�Guidelines to maintain a healthy body and mind.
�Qualities of effective physical presentation.
�Definition of personality.
�Qualities of effective communication.
�Human Relations and a Professional Attitude.
�Professional Ethics.

Bacteriology:

�Identify the types and classifications of bacteria.
�Bacterial growth and reproduction.
�The relationship of bacteria to the spread of disease.
�Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

Decontamination and Infection Control:

�The importance of Decontamination.
�Define sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization.
�Safe handling and the use of disinfectant products.
�Cleaners, equipment, and disinfectants used in salons.
�Universal sanitation and the responsibilities of a salon professional.

Properties of the Scalp and Hair:

�The purpose of hair.
�Definition of hair.
�Composition of hair. Facts relating to hair structure, growth, and distribution.
�Theory of the life and replacement of hair.
�Causes of changes in hair color.
�Analysis of hair.
�Disorders of hair.
�Basic scalp care.
�Scalp manipulation techniques.
�Scalp and hair disorders commonly seen in salons and which can be treated in the salon.

Draping:

�Methods of draping and preparing clients for cosmetology services.
�Draping for wet hair services.
�Draping for chemical services.
�Draping for dry hair services.

Shampooing, Rinsing, and Conditioning:

�Hygiene of the hair and scalp.
�When, why and how to brush hair.
�Procedure for shampoo manipulations.
�The meaning of pH levels in shampoos.
�Types of shampoos.
�Types of rinses.

Haircutting:

�Professional haircutting as the foundation for hairstyling and other salon services.
�Proper hair sectioning in professional haircutting.
�Basic hair cutting implements and their use.
�Techniques of hair thinning.
�Techniques for razor and scissor cutting.

Finger Waving:

�Purpose of finger waving.
�Types of finger waves.
�Finger waving procedure.

Wet Hairstyling:

�Definition of hairstyling.
�Basic elements of pin curl hairstyling.
�The implements used in hairstyling and their proper care and use.
�Analysis of a client’s appearance prior to a hairstyling service.

Thermal Hairstyling:

�Purpose of thermal waving and curling.
�Proper thermal wave techniques and implements.
�Safety measures used in thermal waving.
�Blow-dry styling.
�Use of implements, techniques, and cosmetics in blow-dry styling.
�Air waving.
�Use of implements and techniques in air waving.

Permanent Waving:

�Definition of permanent waving.
�Chemistry products used in permanent waving.
�The relationship between hair structure, perm chemistry, and perming techniques.
�Client consultation and hair analysis.
�Proper rod selection and sectioning, parting, and wrapping techniques.
�Safety precautions required for permanent waving.
�Proper perming techniques.

Haircoloring:

�Correct procedures for hair coloring including consultation, analysis, and strand test procedures.
�Principles of color theory and their importance to haircoloring.
�The classifications of haircolor and their activity on the hair.
�The activity of Hydrogen Peroxide in hair coloring.
�Hair lighteners and their use.
�Single and double process tint applications.
�Preventative and corrective steps to avoid or solve haircoloring problems.
�Safety precautions to follow during haircolor procedures.

Chemical Hair Relaxing and Soft Curl Permanent:

�The purpose of chemical hair relaxing.
�Products used in chemical hair relaxing.
�The difference between sodium hydroxide relaxers and thio relaxers.
�Three basic steps of chemical hair relaxing.
�T analysis for chemical hair relaxing treatments.
�Procedures used for sodium hydroxide hair relaxing service.
�Procedures used for an ammonium thioglycolate hair relaxing process.
�Procedures used for chemical blow out.
�Procedures used for soft curl permanents.

Thermal Hair Straightening (Hair Pressing):

�Purposes served by hair pressing.
�Analysis of client’s hair and scalp condition prior to a hair pressing.
�Products required for hair pressing.
�Procedures for soft pressing and hard pressing.
�Safety precautions to be observed in hair pressing.

Artistry of Artificial Hair:

�Reasons people wear wigs.
�Types of wigs, extensions and hairpieces.
�Procedures for taking wig measurements.
�Methods used to order wigs.
�Procedures for blocking and fitting a wig.
�Procedure for cleaning a wig.
�Procedures for shaping, setting, and styling a wig.
�Procedure for coloring a wig.
�Types of hairpieces and their uses.
�Safety precautions to be followed in handling wigs.

The Nail and Its Disorders:

�Describe the structure and composition of nails.
�Describe the structures adjoining and affecting nails.
�Discuss how nails grow.
�List the various disorders and irregularities of client’s nails.
�Recognize diseases of the nails that should not be treated in the beauty salon.

Theory of Massage:

�Describe the purpose of massage.
�Describe the manipulations used in massage and how they are applied.
�Identify the various types of massage movements and how they are applied.
�Identify the motor nerve points of the face and neck.
�List the physiological effects of massage.

The Skin and Its Disorders:

�Describe the structure and composition of the skin (Histology).
�List the functions of the skin.
�Define important terms relating to skin disorders.
�Discuss which skin disorders may be handled in the beauty salon and which should be referred to a physician.

Cells, Anatomy, and Physiology:

�The functions of human cells.
�Types of tissues.
�Structures and functions of the human body.
�Organs and systems of the human body and how they function.

Electricity and Light Therapy:

�Define the nature of electricity and name two forms of electricity.
�Explain the proper use of the different types of electricity and the safety precautions that must be followed when using electricity.
�Define the four types of current and explain the benefits derived from the various currents.
�List and describe electrical appliances available for use in the salon.
�Explain light therapy.
�Demonstrate the proper uses of light therapy.

Chemistry:

�Definition of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
�Types of matter.
�The composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
�The properties of matter, elements, compounds and mixtures.
�Acids and alkalies.
�Chemistry of water.
�Classifications of shampoos and types of conditioners.
�The composition of hair before, during and after permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing.
�The composition of hair before, during, and after haircoloring.
�The physical and chemical classifications of cosmetics.
�The basic chemistry, types, and action of professional products.

The Salon Business:

�The facts you need to know before opening a beauty salon.
�Financial considerations involved in operating a beauty salon.
�The importance of maintaining accurate business records.
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:250 383-9111

School Address/Venue(s):

716 Johnson Street
Victoria B.C. V8W 1N1


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