Hair Addition Services

Cosmetology · Level 6  ·  3 Chapters

Compiled by: Elizabeth Mburu

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What Hair Addition Services covers

In Hair Addition Services, part of Cosmetology Level 6, you plan and carry out the attaching of added hair from consultation to clean-up. The first outcome introduces hair addition services and its terms, then covers client consultation, personal protective gear, draping, hair and scalp analysis and the tools, equipment, products and supplies. The second covers the client's hair preparation, the hair addition procedure, hair addition finishing aids and after care advice. The third covers storing disinfected hair addition tools, leaving the work station clean and putting recyclable supplies away.

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Careers after Hair Addition Services

Hair addition isn’t just a skill you practice in a classroom - it’s a passport to many vibrant workplaces across Kenya. Whether you’re dreaming of a salon chair in the city, a mobile set-up in a suburb, or a backstage role on a fashion runway, mastering these abilities opens doors to real-world earnings and growth.

  • Full-service hair salons in Nairobi’s Central Business District - you greet clients, run thorough consultations, choose the right protective gear, drape safely, apply extensions, and give after-care advice, earning service fees and tips for each satisfied customer.
  • Boutique bridal hair studios in coastal towns such as Mombasa and Diani - you create a simulated trial environment, gather all the needed extensions and tools, perform the full addition service, and provide detailed after-care instructions, charging premium wedding packages.
  • Mobile hair-extension services in peri-urban neighbourhoods (e.g., Kiambu, Thika) - you set up a portable workstation, wear appropriate PPE, drape clients in their homes, and complete the service on the go, earning travel-plus-service fees.
  • Hotel and resort spas along the Kenyan coast - you work as a specialist for tourists, follow strict workplace procedures, document each client’s look in a portfolio, and receive per-service commissions from the resort’s beauty department.
  • Film and TV production sets in Nairobi and Naivasha - you provide on-set hair addition, adhere to safety and draping protocols, and get paid per shooting day or scene, often with overtime for long hours.
  • Backstage teams for fashion shows in major cities - you set up quick simulated environments for runway fittings, gather extensions and tools, execute fast-track applications, and receive a fixed fee per event plus bonuses for flawless execution.
  • Hair-training academies or vocational colleges - you demonstrate practical assessments, compile portfolios for accreditation, and may be hired as an instructor to teach new learners, earning a salary or per-session stipend.
  • Community health outreach programmes in rural counties - you use PPE and safe draping to offer hair-addition services during health camps, provide after-care education, and receive modest allowances while building a reputation that can lead to private commissions later.
  • Self-run hair-extension boutique in a shopping-mall or market centre - you manage every step from client consultation to after-care, maintain a professional portfolio to attract repeat business, and generate profit from both services and retailing extension products.
  • Freelance booth rental in a shared salon space - you operate independently, bringing your own protective gear and resources, charge per service, and grow your client list through word-of-mouth and your portfolio showcase.

Your expertise in consultation, safety, draping, resource management, and after-care will make you a trusted professional wherever hair addition is needed. Keep practicing, build that portfolio, and watch the opportunities unfold!

Chapters

What Hair Addition Services covers: 14 main topics in 3 chapters

1. Prepare for hair addition services

  1. 1.1 Introduction to hair addition services
  2. 1.2 Definition of terms
  3. 1.3 Client consultation
  4. 1.4 Personal protective gear
  5. 1.5 Client Draping
  6. 1.6 Hair and scalp analysis
  7. 1.7 Hair addition tools equipment, product and supplies

2. Perform hair addition service

  1. 2.1 Client’s hair preparation
  2. 2.2 Hair addition procedure
  3. 2.3 Hair addition finishing aids
  4. 2.4 After care advice

3. Perform post service procedures

  1. 3.1 Cleaning, disinfecting and storage of hair addition tools and equipment procedures
  2. 3.2 Clean work station
  3. 3.3 Cleaning, disinfecting and storing recyclable supplies procedures

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