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Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time over 34 weeks.

The course covers a broad range of practical skills. You'll learn shampoo and conditioning, blow-drying, plaiting, and winding techniques. Beauty units include skin care, manicure, nail art, and relaxing head massage. You'll also study customer service, health and safety in the salon, and how to promote products and services. Work experience is part of the programme.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Hair and Beauty.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to shampoo, condition, and blow-dry hair.
  • You'll practise plaiting and winding techniques.
  • You'll carry out basic manicure and nail art services.
  • You'll provide relaxing head massage treatments.
  • You'll cleanse, tone, and moisturise skin, and give skin care advice.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop customer service and product promotion skills.
  • You'll design a retail display area in a salon setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment at John Ruskin College. Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You'll be observed carrying out treatments and services, and you'll take part in relevant work experience. Units cover both practical skills and underpinning knowledge across hair and beauty topics.

What you will need to bring

A hair kit, beauty kit, and uniform are required. The estimated cost is £289.00, though prices are subject to change. John Ruskin College will confirm the full details before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Salon assistant, supports stylists and therapists in a busy salon.
  • Junior hair consultant, assists with client consultations and basic services.
  • Junior beauty consultant, provides entry-level beauty treatments under supervision.
  • Receptionist in a salon, manages bookings and customer care.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing, the next step toward working as a qualified hairdresser.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy, builds on your beauty skills for client-facing roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up, opens routes into editorial and media work.
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