Hairdressing

We all want to look our best and as a hair stylist you can help people to do just that. Our hairdressing courses will give you the skills you need to get started. Add to that your own passion and ambition and you could go on to work as a mobile hair stylist, run your own business or work in a salon.

CERTIFICATE IN BEAUTY THERAPY AND HAIRDRESSING

LEVEL 1 – 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

Training in our on-site salon you will develop the skills and knowledge you need to launch your future career. You will learn assisting with nail treatments and facials. You will also learn health and safety, working with others and preparing the salon work area.

YOU NEED:

A keen interest in the beauty therapy and hairdressing industry as well as a grade 3/E in maths and English.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Achieve on this course and you can move on to the second year where you will study for a level 2 qualification.

DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

LEVEL 2 – 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

You will learn skills including styling, blow drying, setting, colouring and cutting hair with techniques becoming more advanced as you progress. You will also learn about health and safety, customer service and reception and we will help you build the confidence to offer client consultations.

YOU NEED:

Diploma in Hairdressing Level 1 or three GCSEs grade 4/C or be 19+.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could move on to our Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing.

DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING

LEVEL 3 – 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

You will learn how to cut hair using a combination of techniques. Colouring plays a key part in this level 3 course and you will learn how to creatively colour and lighten hair as well as developing an understanding of colour correction as well as using your creativity to style hair using various pin-up techniques.

YOU NEED:

Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could go on to find work as a senior stylist, barber, salon manager or assessor.

WHAT CAN I EARN?

Salon owner Salon manager Cruise ship hair stylist Mobile hair stylist £60,000 + £25,000 £25,000

Wages vary

Salaries are average estimates on UK based jobs.

If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.