Thinking about a career in the Hairdressing?
The Hairdressing Industry can be demanding career, requiring good health, stamina, a capacity for hard work, a pleasant personality and the ability to get on with people. If you think that you possess these qualities, you want to learn a range of industry skills and you have a genuine interest in this career route then this course is for you. The course also consists of GCSE English & Maths lessons for those not already at a grade 4, and all students study ACE and Century lessons to ensure they are continuously developing their English & maths skills in a contextualised manner, so you leave us with the best possible skills required by employers.
The course will provide you with knowledge, skills and professional behaviours relevant to Hairdressing Industry requirements, many of the underpinning skills will also be relevant in a wide range of customer service settings and are therefore transferable.
Course content can include: Understanding hair structure and the science of how it reacts to a variety of styling methods & products. Client care & consultation skills including hair, skin & lifestyle analysis. Shampooing, conditioning & styling hair. Creating total looks based on themes or colours. Plaiting hair & hair up styles. Introduction to hair colouring including the science & theory of colour (this is a L2 unit and has an online, multiple-choice exam), All L1 theory is assessed by assignments, you will therefore need to allow time for home study.
We will introduce you to an industry, where professionalism, creativity and artistry combined with technical skills provide an excellent service experience for your clients. You will develop the behaviours and attitudes expected of a professional hairdresser, from the reception desk to the salon floor,.
There will also be opportunities to enter competitions, listen to guest speakers and attend trips to hair and beauty exhibitions.
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