Hair, Beauty, Complementary Therapies and Make-Up

In today's world, hair professionals play a vital role in our health and well-being by helping us look and feel our best. The hairdressing industry is exciting and dynamic, requiring individuals to be caring, creative, hard-working, team players, and enjoy working with people. If you're interested in a career in hairdressing, this course is an excellent place to start.

To join the Introduction to Hairdressing Skills course (Level 4), you'll need:

• a genuine interest in hair
• four National 3s or equivalent qualifications at SCQF Level 3 or equivalent
• be aged 16 or over ( if you are under 16, with appropriate permissions, we’ll consider you for a place)

If you don't have formal qualifications but have life experience, we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

During this course, you may have the opportunity to study:

• shampooing, conditioning, scalp massage, drying, and styling techniques, including plaits and twists
• general salon duties and assistance in higher-level salon classes
• participation in competitions
• fundraising events for charity by offering services such as plaits and curling
• skill development for employment, including communication and teamwork

Upon successfully completing this course, you may have the opportunity to:

• Progress to the Professional Hairdressing Techniques course starting in January.

This course offers you a strong foundation in basic hairdressing, enhancing your self-confidence, employability, and core skills. Due to the rapid changes in the hairdressing industry, we aim to ensure your course aligns with current skills and knowledge required for positive progression, so some course content may change.

Choosing the Introduction to Hairdressing Skills course (Level 4) provides you with the chance to acquire practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenarios.

You'll gain skills that not only enhance your personal growth but also open doors to diverse career opportunities in a fast-paced industry. Join us on this journey to help individuals look and feel their best while making a positive impact. Apply today!