Perform client draping and consultations, shampoo and condition various hair types, apply scalp massage techniques, perform basic and therapeutic scalp treatments.

Demonstrate sectioning and parting techniques, use shears, razors, and clippers, execute one-length, layered, and graduated cuts, perform men’s and women’s haircut styles.

Perform blow-drying and round brushing, use thermal tools (curling irons, flat irons, wands), style long hair and execute updos, apply finishing products and techniques.

Conduct color consultations and strand tests, formulate color based on hair analysis, apply permanent, demi, and semi-permanent color, perform foiling, balayage, and color correction.

Analyze hair for texture services, wrap hair for permanent waving, apply relaxers and smoothing treatments, perform post-service hair care and neutralization.

Analyze scalp and hair conditions, identify disorders and contraindications, recommend appropriate services or referrals, document analysis and maintain client records.

Perform cleansing, exfoliating, and facial massage, apply masks and moisturizer, perform eyebrow waxing, tweezing, and facial hair removal, maintain skin care sanitation protocols.

Sanitize tools and work areas, perform basic and spa manicures and pedicures, apply polish, gel polish, and treatments, perform hand and foot massage techniques.

Clean, disinfect, and sterilize tools, maintain station and salon cleanliness, comply with state board sanitation laws.

Conduct client intake and consultation, discuss services, maintenance, and pricing, document client preferences and history, practice professional communication and empathy.

Identify product lines and ingredients, recommend retail products based on client needs, demonstrate upselling and retail techniques, maintain inventory and understand reordering.

Schedule appointments and use POS systems, handle client check-in/check-out, understand salon policies and state regulations.

Shadow advanced or specialized stylists.

Apprenticeship overview, time management, expectations.

Indiana board rules, safety, bloodborne pathogens.

Hair, skin, nails, bones, muscles.

Tools, cutting techniques, design principles.

Thermal styling, updos, finishing.

Levels, tones, formulation, safety, laws of color.

Perm theory, relaxer chemistry, safety procedures.

Skin types, nail structure, basic services.

Licensing, business structure, insurance, taxes.

Written + practical mock testing.

Client retention, sales, upselling, consultations.

Social media, client photography, final project.