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

Modes: Onsite (In Class)

Ideal For: General Public

Campuses: Main Campus

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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

  1. Advanced cutting and creative styling
  2. Colour science and chemical services
  3. Hair treatments and trichology
  4. Salon leadership and team management
  5. Retail, costing and profit management
  6. Capstone salon project and CDACC assessment