Hair Dressing

Certificate program (NITA)

Certificate 6 months

About Hair Dressing programme

This NITA examined hairdressing certificate program prepares you for an exciting career as a hairdresser.

The programme allows you to express your creativity and your talent by incorporating theory with practical’s hands-on experience. For example, cutting men’s hair or weaving ladies can be both a creative and fun career!

Students develop successful work habits and attitudes, business ethics and the passion to help others look and feel they're very best.

Students gain traditional skills and also develop their individual talents. We do this through a series of innovative and dynamic demonstrations, competitions, and practical training.

Career path

A hairdressing graduate should be able to work in either of the following places:

  1. Cosmetic shops
  2. Hair salons
  3. Barber shops

Objectives of Hair Dressing

This hairdressing certificate program teaches students a variety of aspects of the hairdressing profession, including shampooing & conditioning, hair styling, blow-drying, roller-settting, hair styling, barbering, plaiting, braiding, hair coloring, and relaxing hair along with the best practices in the industry.

You will learn to provide highly requested services to the clientele.

Hair Dressing Course Subjects

  • Career information
  • Salon safety & procedures
  • Shampooing & Conditioning
  • Hair styling
  • Blow drying
  • Roller setting & dressing
  • Hair styling
  • Barbering
  • Plaiting & braiding
  • Basic weaving
  • Dread locks
  • Basic hair coloring
  • Salon organization

Colleges offering Hair Dressing

Hair Dressing

Thikartisan College of Professionals
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Baraka Technical College
Machakos County

Hair Dressing

Tonic Institute
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Kamahuha Vocational Training Center
Muranga County

Hair Dressing

Rosana Training Institute
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Transafric Accountancy and Management College
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Muguga Vocational Training Centre
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Sergoek Vocational Training Center
Uasin Gishu County

Hair Dressing

Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute (KCITI)
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Kisumu Institute of Community Development Training
Kisumu County

Hair Dressing

Eldoret Vocational Training Center
Uasin Gishu County

Hair Dressing

Mutisya Technical Training Institute
Machakos County

Hair Dressing

Mutitu Vocational Training Center
Muranga County

Hair Dressing

Uzuri Institute
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Rifkins College
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

Lion Hill Vocational Training Center
Nakuru County

Hair Dressing

Waithaka Vocational Training Center
Nakuru County

Hair Dressing

Carlile College
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Skynet Business College
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Spackle College of Hair Design and Beauty
Kiambu County