4 hours

Become a Hair Assistant.

This is your chance to communicate with stylists, test hairstyles using AI design tools and prepare professional salon stations with CHALK. You’ll also cover the essentials of entering the industry, including the Dubai Municipality health and safety standards. 
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By the end, you'll be able to...

  • Use AI design tools to visualise different hairstyles.
  • Communicate confidently with stylists.
  • Prepare a professional, client-ready salon station.
  • Follow health and safety standards in a salon.


What's included?

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Explore the Company

Examine CHALK's mission.
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Meet the Team

Get to know the stylists.
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Apply the Standards

Implement hygiene and safety rules. 
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Prepare the Salon

Get workstations ready for clients.
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Create Hairstyles

Use AI to visualise styles.
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Discuss Styles

Communicate with stylists.
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Write Emails

Send updates to your mentor.
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Get a Certificate

Receive a Certificate of Completion.


What can be added to a CV or LinkedIn?

Below is an example of how you can professionally present this Astranda experience on your CV or LinkedIn profile.
Experience

Hair Assistant, CHALK (Simulated Work Experience)

Feb 2026 (4 hrs)
  • Communicated professionally to discuss client style preferences and expectations
  • Used AI design tools to test and visualise hairstyle options before appointments
  • Prepared professional, client-ready salon stations
  • Applied health and safety procedures in line with government standards


Who is this for?

  • You’re interested in starting your own business.
  • You want to learn how the hairdressing and beauty industry work.
  • You’re interested in design, creativity, and exploring the role of a hair assistant in a hands-on way.
  • You’re looking for an introductory experience to get you started.


What would high-quality work look like here?

  • Your hairstyle ideas reflect CHALK’s brand with modern, stylish, and client-focused looks.
  • Your AI-generated visuals clearly show the proposed styles and suit the client brief.
  • Your explanation communicates your ideas confidently in a way the client can understand.
  • Your final presentation is professional, clear, and ready to share with the client.


What is CHALK?

CHALK, the luxury unisex hair and nail salon in Dubai for rebels, creative thinkers, and disruptors, is located at the heart of Alserkal Avenue.

Since 2020, CHALK has been redefining salon culture by offering expert haircuts, colour, curly hair care, men’s grooming, and nail treatments in a creative, trend forward space.


What will happen?

Course Lessons


What comes after this?

  • This is not just a task to finish, it’s a chance to show what you can really do. When you follow the instructions and present your ideas professionally, your work can indicate you are ready for the next level. That’s what the Astranda team looks for. We carefully review every student’s submission to identify talent and provide feedback. The best submissions may lead to internships and other exciting opportunities with real companies. Doing your best work here could be the first step toward something much bigger.

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