Explore Your Creative Side in Hair & Beauty

This Level 1 course is the perfect starting point if you're interested in the Hair and Beauty industry. This course offers a introduction to Hairdressing and the year is designed to help you discover your passion while developing real industry skills in a fun, creative, and supportive environment.

This hands-on course gives you a taste of hairdressing. You’ll work on real techniques and gain confidence across a variety of treatments.

Hairdressing route topics include:

· Working in the Hairdressing Industry

· Presenting a Professional Image

· Styling Hair

· Plaiting & Twisting Techniques

· Colouring Hair using Temporary Colour

You'll be learning in modern salons, treatment rooms, and a media makeup studio that reflect real industry settings.

How You’ll Learn

Our expert tutors will support you through a mix of:

· Practical workshops

· Assignments and projects

· Theory classes

· Real salon experience with paying clients

You will also get the opportunity to go on industry trips, take part in competitions, and attend seminars to grow your professional knowledge and creativity.

Please see here for our Standard Entry Qualifications. Please note some of our technical qualifications have different requirements, please contact admissions for further information.

· Level 1 standard in English and Maths

· A genuine passion for hair, beauty, or makeup

· Self-motivated with strong communication skills

· Dexterity, stamina, and creativity

· Reliability, punctuality, and teamwork

You will have an interview with one of our friendly tutors to discuss your goals and enthusiasm for the course. You will also be expected to complete some self-study and revision at home to support your in-class learning.

Before starting the course, you’ll need to purchase a salon uniform and a basic kit. If you need help with costs, financial support may be available.

To complete the course, you’ll be assessed through:

· Practical salon assessments

· Assignments & projects

· Written tasks and exams

After successfully completing this course, you can progress to:

· Level 1 Hairdressing and Barbering

· Level l Introduction to Beauty Therapy

· Level l Introduction to Make-up and Beauty Therapy

Why Choose This Course?

· Learn in state-of-the-art facilities

· Get hands-on experience with real clients

· Work with experienced professionals

· Get ready to move confidently into your next step in the industry