Hairstyling &
Aesthetics SHSM & Dual Credit
The Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Hairstyling and Aesthetics gives students an opportunity to specialize, gain qualifications, and plan a career pathway in various areas of the Hairstyling and Aesthetics sector while still in high school. The program has a number of required components, designed to give students a “leg-up” to pursue post-secondary opportunities in each of the identified sectors, valuing apprenticeship, college, university and the workplace.
Hairstyling and aesthetics courses offer students an opportunity to work in a salon/spa environment and provide services for a diverse clientele. Students focus on careers such as hairstylist, aesthetician, nail technician, and even make-up artist. In a growing service
economy, courses in hairstyling and aesthetics help prepare students for rewarding careers.
Students will gain hands-on experience using professional materials and equipment and practising current techniques. They will use professional terminology related to hairstyling and aesthetics, acquire transferable problem-solving skills, and learn about the Essential Skills and work habits that are important for success in these fields. At the same time, they will expand their communication and interpersonal skills as they interact with their peers and clients.
