Studieguide

Lärandemål

• The students have knowledge about the structure and function of the hair and know the basics of hair care
• The students are able to analyze the hair and scalp and carry out hair wash, hair care treatments and use basic hair styling techniques and tools
• The students command the basics of hair styling and blow drying techniques
• The students can use tools and appliances within hair design
• The students have knowledge of different hair care and hair styling products and their use
• The students are familiar with chemical safety, the aseptic techniques in hair care and follow a good industrial hygiene
• The students are aware of the profession of a hairdresser and the practical work in the field
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes economic, ecological and social sustainability and consumption for product use and services

Innehåll

Structure and Function of Hair
Hair and Scalp
Hair Wash and Hair Care Treatment
Tools and Appliances within Hair Design
Hair Styling and Blow Drying Techniques
Styling and Hair Care Products
Chemical Safety and Aseptic Methods in Hair Care
Profession of a Hairdresser

Tid och plats

1.9-24.10.2025 on Campus Alere

Studiematerial och rekommenderad litteratur

Study material on Moodle and according to the teacher's instructions.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Literature:
Bailey, D. C., & Milady Publishing Company. (2014). Milady standard natural hair care and braiding. Milady, a part of Cengage Learning.

Halal, J. (2009). Hair structure and chemistry simplified (5th ed.). Milady/Cengage Learning.

Server Serdaroglu, Serdaroglu, S., Kutlubay, Z., Serdaroglu, S., & Kutlubay, Z. (2017). Hair and scalp disorders. IntechOpen.

Undervisningsmetoder

Lectures, Demonstrations, Practical Exercises, Workshops, Individual and Teamwork, Mood Boards, Portfolio, Written Exam, Salon Work

Praktik- och arbetslivssamarbete

Salon work with clients.

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

Examination consists of submitted assignments and written exam.
Course assignment 1, Blow drying & Styling Products
Course assignment 2, Hair Care & Treatment
Written exam;
1:
2:
3:
Salon work(pass/fail)

Förverkligandets alternativa prestationssätt

Approved practical assignments, course assignments and written exam.
Group or individual feedback is given after finished course.

Studerandes tidsanvändning och belastning

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 32hrs
Salon work: 10 hrs
Self study: 93 hrs
Total: 135 hrs

Tilläggsuppgifter för studerande

More information is given at course introduction.

Vitsordsskala

H-5

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Arviointikriteerit, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from own point of view

Arviointikriteerit, berömliga (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Bedömningsmetoder (förverkligande) och -kriterier (studieperioder/kurser)

The course is evaluated based on grades (0-5) for assignments (individual and / or team) and written exam. The average of the grades for assignments and written exam form the final grade in the course. Salon work is graded pass/fail

Underkänd (0)

The student has not followed the instructions of the assignment and shows especially vague competences within the theme.
The assignment is inadequate or lacking.
The student has not participated or contributed anything during the course.

Bedömningskriterier, tillfredsställande-synnerligen tillfredsställande (1-2)

The student has partly followed the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are satisfactory.
The student has participated in the course, but the commitment and activity have been low or satisfactory.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view
The student has almost or has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates good or eminently good competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are good or eminently good.
The student has participated or participated actively in the course and demonstrates commitment for content of the course and course assignments.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

The student has fulfilled the instructions of the assignments and demonstrates excellent competence within the subject.
The content of submitted assignments are excellent and exceptionally executed.
The student has been active during the course and demonstrates extra commitment and interest for content of the course and course assignments.
The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession.

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites