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Entry Requirements

GCSE grade 2 and above in Maths and English or Functional Skills Entry 3

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Full time

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Duration

26 Months

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Timetable

Various


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  • Overview

    Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men.

    Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

  • What will I study?

    • • Professionalism and values
      • Behaviours and communication
      • Safe working practices
      • Consultation

      Route 1 – Hairdressing skills

      Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
      Cut hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
      Style and finish hair using a range of techniques to create a variety of looks
      Colour and lighten hair using a range of techniques
      Options (choose one)
      Perming hair
      Hair relaxing treatments and techniques
      Hair extension services

      Route 2 - Barbering skills

      Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
      Cutting hair using barbering
      techniques to create a variety of looks
      Style and finish men’s hair
      Cut facial hair into shape
      Shaving services

  • Entry Requirements

    GCSE grade 2 and above in Maths and English or Functional Skills Entry 3

  • What can I do next?

    You can progress on to our Level 3 Hairdressing or Barbering courses.

  • Your Study Programme

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