This course will develop your existing hairdressing skills and knowledge to an advanced level, preparing you for employment as a professional hairdresser or stylist.
You will build on the skills gained at Level 2, developing your creativity, technical ability and confidence in delivering a range of advanced hairdressing services.
You will gain practical experience in a realistic salon environment, working with clients and models while developing the professional standards, communication skills and commercial awareness required by the hairdressing industry.
On this course, you will learn:
- Advanced and creative cutting techniques to create a variety of fashionable and personalised looks.
- Advanced styling, dressing and finishing techniques.
- Creative colouring and lightening techniques.
- Colour correction and specialist colour services.
- How to provide professional consultations and recommend suitable services.
- How to promote additional services and retail products to clients.
- Health and safety procedures and maintaining a professional salon environment.
- How to develop your creativity and keep up to date with current hairdressing trends.
- Professional customer service and effective communication.
- How to develop your commercial awareness and contribute to the success of a salon business.
You will be assessed through a combination of practical assessments, written assignments, online knowledge tests and the development of a portfolio of evidence.
You will demonstrate your practical skills by carrying out hairdressing services on clients and models in a realistic salon environment. You will also be required to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge and understanding of the techniques, products and professional practices used within the industry.
Assessments will take place throughout the course, allowing you to demonstrate your progress and develop the confidence and competence needed to work at an advanced level.
You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 4 (C) or above.
As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.
On successful completion of this course, you could progress into employment as a qualified hairdresser or stylist within a commercial salon or explore opportunities as a self-employed or freelance hairdresser.
You could also progress into more specialist areas of the industry, including advanced colouring, creative styling, salon management or further professional development.
With additional qualifications and experience, there may also be opportunities to progress into hairdressing education, training or assessment.
