Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
Gain an introduction to hairdressing whilst working in our fully-equipped salons. You will study basic hairdressing techniques including: how to style women’s and men’s hair, shampoo and conditioning, consultation and customer service.
Entry Requirements
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks ‑subject to availability
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard — subject to availability
- Enrolling you on a GCSE or Functional Skills maths and English programme alongside you main course
Potential Future Career
After successful completion of this course, you could progress onto the Hairdressing Diploma Level 2 or could consider a Hair Professional Apprenticeship.
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- Styling and dressing hair
- Customer service
- Consultation
- Shampooing and conditioning
- Health and Safety
- Assist with colouring
- Assist with reception duties
- Plaiting hair
Course Trips



