Unleash the talent that turns beauty into a profession.
CMAA’s Hairdressing programme trains professionals to master modern hairdressing techniques, hair care, creative hairstyling and salon management.
The programme goes far beyond technical skills: it develops creativity, customer service, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset, preparing learners for careers in the beauty industry.
Hairdressing is a profession that combines artistry, precision and creativity.
At CMAA, learners develop comprehensive expertise, enabling them to work with a wide range of clients, create hairstyles suited to different occasions and manage their own business.
The programme also celebrates African hairstyles and traditional techniques alongside international trends, preparing professionals to innovate and meet the expectations of a diverse clientele.
The programme covers all the skills required to work professionally in hairdressing.
Cutting
Blow-drying
Setting
Styling
Men’s hairdressing
Scalp assessment
Hair treatments
Moisturising
Nourishing
treatments
Natural hair care
Colouring
Learners train in a professional training salon designed to replicate the real working environment of a hair salon.
They take part in:
This immersive experience helps learners develop technical expertise, professionalism and strong client relationship skills
Year 1
Hygiene
Client care
Basic cutting techniques
Basic braiding
Hair care
Face and head shape analysis
Health and safety
Year 2
Year 3
Throughout their training, learners undertake:
Each project contributes to the learner’s professional portfolio.
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
Graduates can work as:
Graduates may also work in established salons, start their own business or collaborate with the CMAA Manufacture and CMAA’s creative projects.
Discover our learners’ work:
Learners, professionals and partners share their experiences of the programme and the skills they have developed at CMAA.
At CMAA, Hairdressing is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare creative, skilled and entrepreneurial professionals.
Whether you want to open your own salon, work in the events industry, collaborate with fashion designers or develop your own brand, this programme will equip you with the skills you need to succeed.
