Level 1 Hairdressing

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Our Hairdressing Course!

Are you passionate about hairdressing and barbering? Ready to dive into a fun, hands-on career? Our Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering is the perfect starting point to kick off your journey in the hair and beauty industry.

This full-time course gives you all the essential skills you need to thrive, combining practical techniques with essential theory in a lively, real-world environment.
Throughout the course, you’ll master the basics of hairdressing in a fully equipped, high-street commercial salon. From shampooing to blow-drying, assisting with colour services, and creating stylish twists and plaits, you’ll gain confidence in essential hairdressing tasks. Plus, you’ll work on crucial employability skills such as customer care, teamwork, communication, and organisation—skills that will set you up for success in the salon and beyond.

Course Highlights:

- Salon Preparation & Teamwork: Learn how to keep a salon running smoothly and work as part of a dynamic team.

- Practical Skills: Master the essentials—shampooing, conditioning, blow-drying, assisting with colours, and styling.

- Theory & Exams: Develop your understanding of hairdressing through written tasks and assignments, tested by your expert instructors.

You’ll also improve your English and Maths skills throughout the course to ensure you’re fully equipped for success!

Your Hands-On Learning Experience

This isn’t just any classroom learning. You'll actively engage in practical classes, putting theory into action while assisting skilled stylists in the salon. You'll learn how to be an essential part of a team and experience first-hand what it's like to work in a bustling, real-world salon environment.

Expect exciting opportunities such as:

- Trips, Seminars & Competitions: Explore the latest trends and meet industry professionals.

- Work Experience: Gain valuable customer-facing experience in a salon setting.

- Teamwork & Salon Skills: Develop a strong sense of teamwork while assisting stylists and providing top-notch service to customers.
3 GCSEs (Grade 1 or above)

Passion and enthusiasm for hairdressing are key!

You’ll also have an interview with our expert teachers to talk about your interest in the industry.

If you haven’t yet achieved a Grade 4 in Maths and English, no worries! You’ll have the chance to re-sit these subjects alongside your hairdressing qualification.

You will be required to purchase the salon uniform and a kit for your course. Don’t worry—financial support may be available to help with these costs.
You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including:

- Practical Assessments: Show off your hairdressing skills in real-life settings.

- Online Exams: Test your knowledge of key concepts.

- Assignments & Written Tasks: Demonstrate your understanding of course material.
Once you complete the Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering, you'll have a variety of exciting options to level up your career:

- Level 2 Hairdressing

- Level 2 Barbering

- Level 2 Hair and Media Make-Up

- Apprenticeship in a Salon

- Level 2 Beauty Therapy

- Junior/Senior Salon Assistant Roles

Invest in Your Future Today!

Get ready to start a career that’s as creative as you are. Whether you dream of becoming a stylist, barber, or even pursuing media make-up, our Level 1 Diploma will set you on the path to success.

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