Level 1 in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

TThinking about a career in the Hair, Beauty or Makeup Industry?

The Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Makeup 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 introductory course is for you. The introductory course also gives you some dedicated time to improve your English and maths, study your GCSEs and/or improve your grades.

The course will provide you with:
• An understanding the importance of a presenting a positive and professional image
• Industry specific knowledge and skills across Hairdressing/Beauty and Makeup Artistry
• The opportunity to progress to next step in this exciting career

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, therapist or makeup artist. From the reception desk to the salon floor, you will explore the theory behind, learn and practice a range of basic hair and beauty skills such as shampooing, blow-drying, hand, skin care and makeup techniques.

After the initial few weeks you will choose a specific pathway in either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy  and focus on developing more specialised skills from your chosen industry for the remainder of the college year.  From plaiting and twisting, nail artistry or themed face painting, progressing to level 2 skills preparing you for the next step, such as basic cutting, eye treatments or fashion, photographic makeup depending on the path you have chosen.

There will also be opportunities to enter competitions, listen to guest speakers and attend trips to hair and beauty exhibitions.

Kit and Uniform - You will need to purchase a kit and uniform before the start of the programme, the Level 1 mandatory kit and uniform will cost around £300 for the Hair route and £150 for the Beauty route subject to change slightly with inflation. There is also up to £100 of optional extra’s and further details will be given to you at the Welcome Event.

Work placement in the commercial environment is part of your course, which helps you to develop real life working skills and employability.