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Hairdressing

Start your career in hairdressing and beauty and help others look fantastic and feel confident. Learn both theory and practical skills in our professional salons. On the practical side gain an understanding of cutting and colouring hair as well as manicure treatments, nail art and eyelash/brow treatments. You will also learn the theory side including health and safety procedures and how to conduct customer consultations.

  • Hair styling
  • Colouring
  • Cutting
  • Shampoo treatment
  • Health & Safety
  • Client consultation
  • Make up
  • Facial
  • Lash and brow treatments
  • Head massage

  • Entry requirements

    An interview to assess your suitability for the course and a test for adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills.

  • Who is the course for?

    This level is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge and skills in order to progress in your career. You can study both Hair and Beauty which will allow more employment opportunities.

  • Study methods

    For these qualifications you'll complete practical demonstrations and assignments.

  • How is the course assessed?

    You learn at College through practical sessions, group discussions or assignments. You'll have access to a realistic hairdressing environment where you'll practise and demonstrate your skills.
    You will be assessed by tutors and assessors, using assignments, practical hairdressing tasks and online tests.

  • Where Next – Job Opportunities

    You could gain employment in a hairdressing salon, hotel, department store salon, health hydro or on board a cruise ship. You could work towards opening your own salon or become a technician for a large company within the industry. This qualification could lead to a job as a hairdresser working in one of the following establishments:

    • Hair salon
    • Spa
    • Cruise ship
    • Hotel salon
  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, Level 3 Technical Diploma in Womens Hairdressing, Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects Hair & Media Make-Up or onto an Advanced Apprenticeship in Hairdressing.

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2024

Starts 2 September 2024

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Hayes Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00

Course starting Sep 2025

Starts 2 September 2025

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Hayes Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00