Hair designers are craftspeople who visualize, imagine and construct styles using hair as their medium. Students explore areas such as bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, hair styling, manicuring, shampooing and the principles of hair cutting, hair styling, skin care, and facial makeup. The student researches careers in the personal care services industry.

To prepare for success, students will learn skills relative to this industry, as well as academic knowledge and skills. Students may begin to earn clock hours toward state licensing.