Introduction to the Hairdressing and Barbering Industry - Pick your Pathway
Overview
Are you creative, hard working, interested in hairdressing and/or barbering and looking for a rewarding career path? Do you want to be part of an exciting and vibrant industry? Then this could be the course for you!
This starter course offers candidates an opportunity to be part of the creative and exciting world of hairdressing and barbering.
Candidates will gain a basic understanding of current hairdressing and barbering skills whilst working in a realistic salon environment. You will cover practical and theoretical aspects of both these skill sets with the eventual goal of choosing which area you would like to specialise in.
This course will provide understanding and skills in relation to both hairdressing and barbering to enable candidates to pick their pathway i.e. progression onto either hairdressing or barbering.
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Entry
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however an individual who is keen to pursue a career in the hairdressing and/or barbering industry is essential.
Candidates should also exhibit passion and drive and have excellent communication and personal presentation skills.
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Please note: due to health and safety regulations, applicants must be at least 16 years of age by 31st January 2027.
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Please note: most days will be 9:00 until 16:00, however there may be a twilight class from 16:30 until 18:30 on one evening per week.
Learn
Candidates will learn the basics of all fundamental Hairdressing and Barbering skills i.e.:
- How to choose the appropriate shampoo/conditioning treatments for clients' needs;
- Use of effective scalp massage techniques;
- Developing blow drying and styling skills;
- Basic cutting techniques on mannequin heads;
- Basic clippering techniques on mannequin heads;
- Basic colouring techniques on mannequin heads;
- Basic assisting with shaving techniques
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Candidates will also learn the relevant theory in relation to this to help reinforce knowledge and understanding of the subject areas.
