Hair Stylist (32 Hours Per Week) | GateWay Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationCritical ThinkingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionOriginalitySpeech RecognitionVisualizationFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial feat

Technology

Operating system softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareAccounting software

Tools

Butterfly hair clampsColor application combsCurling ironsCuticle nippersCuticle pushersCuticle scissorsDesktop computersDetangling combsDigital timersDuckbill hair clampsDye application brushesElectronic cash registersFine-tooth combsFingernail clippersFlat irons

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium39-5012.00	Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	title_inference	$35,250 median$70,220 top	+5.6%	3,220

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Sanitation and infection-control compliance — independently clean, disinfect, and document the sanitization of all tools and surfaces between clients in accordance with state board regulations at an established salon.
Chemical color and bleach services — mix, apply, and time bleach, dye, or tint treatments with reduced oversight, adjusting developer volume based on hair porosity and client history in a full-service salon.
Haircut and shape execution — cut, trim, and style hair for a range of textures and lengths based on client instructions and facial analysis using clippers, scissors, and razors with minimal coaching.
Scalp and hair treatment services — complete full shampoo, condition, and blow-dry sequences efficiently while adapting product selection to the client's scalp condition during a standard service appointment.
Client record maintenance — update and manage individual customer profiles in salon database software after each appointment, including services performed, formulas used, and retail purchases.
Appointment and schedule management — manage a personal client schedule using booking software, minimizing gaps and communicating wait times proactively during high-traffic salon hours.
Retail product recommendation — suggest and demonstrate appropriate hair care products to clients based on observed hair condition and completed services, contributing to salon retail sales targets.
Hair and scalp analysis — assess clients' hair texture, density, and scalp health independently to recommend suitable treatments or style options before beginning a service.
Time management across concurrent services — balance processing times for chemical services alongside other clients' needs, sequencing tasks to maintain quality and client satisfaction in a multi-chair salon.
Interpersonal communication and rapport — use clear, empathetic language to discuss service outcomes, manage client expectations, and address concerns calmly during routine salon appointments.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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