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

Hemland College of Professional and Technical Studies
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Neet Training College
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Juja Farm Vocational Training Center
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Kisauni Youth Polytechnic
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

Mutisya Technical Training Institute
Machakos County

Hair Dressing

Machakos Institute of Technology
Machakos County

Hair Dressing

Ahero Vocational Training Center
Kisumu County

Hair Dressing

Mariansit Technical Institute Mombasa
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

Liq Beauty College
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

St Teresa College
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Kenya Coast National Polytechnic
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

Fadya Beauty College
Mombasa County

Hair Dressing

Nairobi Industrial Institute
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians College
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Mukuru Skills Training Center
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Muguga Vocational Training Centre
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Nakuru Youth Polytechnic
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Imani Marianists Maria Training Centre (Imani MTC)
Nairobi County

Hair Dressing

Thikartisan College of Professionals
Kiambu County

Hair Dressing

Sergoek Vocational Training Center
Uasin Gishu County