Diploma in Hairdressing
Level: Diploma
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty: School of Cosmetology
Department: N/A
Branch: Hairdressing
Fees: 35,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
About This Course
Move from chair work to professional leadership. This six-term diploma deepens technical mastery, client consultation, chemical services, and the business systems that keep high-end salons profitable.
Why this diploma elevates your career
Employers promote stylists who can train juniors, manage inventory, and retain VIP clients. You graduate with CDACC Level 6 credentials, supervisory competence, and a portfolio that proves commercial-grade hairdressing — not just basic cuts.
Diploma graduates qualify for salon manager, artistic director, trainer, and educator roles — with higher earning potential than certificate-only technicians.
Builds on JITC certificate programmes where applicable — credit recognition may apply.
Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course of the student's choice.
Professional outcomes
- Deliver advanced hairdressing services to occupational standards
- Supervise junior stylists and quality control
- Manage salon operations, retail and client retention
- Apply health, safety and infection control at management level
- Meet CDACC Level 6 assessment requirements
Entry Requirements
KCSE C-
Admission Requirements
- A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
- 2 colored passports
- A copy of national ID / passport
- 1 ream of papers
- 1 spring file
Kindly carry your documents during registration.
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Advanced cutting and creative styling
- Colour science and chemical services
- Hair treatments and trichology
- Salon leadership and team management
- Retail, costing and profit management
- Capstone salon project and CDACC assessment