Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus. You'll train in professional salon settings, building skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy alongside health and safety and customer care. Topics include styling and finishing hair, skin and hand care, shampooing and conditioning, and reception duties. The course runs full-time during the day for 36 weeks. No previous qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment and interview to confirm the course is right for you.
Who this course is for
This course will provide you with an introduction to the hair and beauty industry, working in our professional salons and developing communication and customer care skills.You will develop essential transferrable skills such as health and safety, as well as begin to develop specialist hairdressing and beauty therapy technical knowledge such as assisting with skin and hand care, reception duties and setting and dressing hair. These skills will help you provide a stepping stone to undertake further training at Level 2, specialising in either hairdressing or beauty therapy.
Entry requirements
You do not need to have any previous qualifications.All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll practise consulting clients and understanding their needs.
You'll develop skills in styling, setting, and dressing hair.
You'll assist with hair colouring and blow drying techniques.
You'll learn shampooing and conditioning methods.
You'll assist with skin and hand care treatments.
You'll handle reception duties and understand salon operations.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
You'll build teamwork and customer care skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in professional salon facilities, alongside classroom-based teaching. Assessment is carried out through practical observations and assignments. You'll attend full-time daytime classes at Capital City College Tottenham Campus throughout the 36-week course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior hairdresser: assist in a salon while building your skills.
Beauty therapist assistant: support treatments in a salon or spa.
Salon receptionist: manage bookings and client care at the front desk.
Nail technician: specialise in nail treatments after further training.
Beauty salon junior: general salon support across hair and beauty services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step if you want to specialise in hair. Covers cutting, colouring, and styling to a professional standard.
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: focuses on skin, nail, and body treatments. Leads toward roles as a qualified beauty therapist.
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering: an option if you want to move into barbering specifically.
