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Hairstyling and aesthetics courses offer students an opportunity to work in a salon/spa environment and provide services for a diverse clientele. Students may focus on careers such as hairstylist, aesthetician, nail technician, or make-up artist. In a growing service economy, courses in hairstyling and aesthetics help prepare students for rewarding careers.

​Students will gain hands-on experience using professional materials and equipment and practising current techniques. They will use professional terminology related to hairstyling and aesthetics, acquire transferable problem-solving skills, and learn about the Essential Skills and work habits that are important for success in these fields. At the same time, they will expand their communication and interpersonal skills as they interact with their peers and clients. 

Grade 10 Hairstyling and Aesthetics: TXJ 2O1

This course presents hairstyling, make-up, and nail care techniques from a salon/spa perspective. Using materials, processes, and techniques used in the industry, students learn fundamental skills in hairstyling, giving manicures and facials, and providing hair/scalp analyses and treatments. Students will also consider related environmental and societal issues, and will explore secondary and postsecondary pathways leading to careers in the field of hairstyling and aesthetics.

COURSE NOTE: $20.00 is requested for enhanced programming.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 10

​Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics: TXJ 3E1

This course enables students to develop knowledge and skills in cosmetology and offers a variety of applications that will equip students to provide services for a diverse clientele. Students will identify trends in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry, learn about related health and safety laws, and expand their communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with peers and clients. Students will also consider environmental and societal issues related to the industry, and will acquire a more detailed knowledge of apprenticeships and direct-entry work positions.

COURSE NOTE: $60.00 is requested for enhanced programming.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Workplace
​GRADE: 11

​Grade 12 Hairstyling and Aesthetics: TXJ 4E1

This course enables students to develop increased proficiency in a wide range of hairstyling and aesthetics services. Working in a salon/spa team environment, students will strengthen their fundamental cosmetology skills and develop an understanding of common business practices and strategies in the salon/spa industry. Students will also expand their understanding of environmental and societal issues and their knowledge of postsecondary destinations in the hairstyling and aesthetics industry.

COURSE NOTE: $20.00 is requested for enhanced programming.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Workplace
GRADE: 12
​PREREQUISITE: TXJ3E1 - Grade 11 Hairstyling and Aesthetics
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​Course descriptions are as described in the Technological Education Curriculum documents: 
Technological Education: the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, 2009. The Ministry of Education, 2009.
Technological Education: the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 and 12, 2009. The Ministry of Education, 2009.
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    • Maxwell Heights School Website
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