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Hair & Make Up Foundations

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level
  • Study mode January to June
  • Campus Kilwinning
  • Start date January 2026
  • Duration 18 weeks or less
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Attendance/Duration

Short Full Time

Overview

Comparable to SCQF Level 5 Attendance/Duration: Short Full Time January to June. Hairdressing and make-up is a hugely exciting and diverse industry to work in. This course will provide you with foundation skills in hairdressing and make-up working on creating bridal and evening make-ups, fantasy looks and styling hair for a total look. If you've got passion, drive, creativity, a commitment to work hard, a high level of motivation and are a good team player who enjoys working with others, then hairdressing and make-up artistry is for you.

Entry Requirements

For entry to this course you need:

  • a real interest in all aspects of Hairdressing and Make-up 
  • four National 4's or equivalent qualification, ideally including English and Art & Design. 
  • to submit an application, completing all sections, including Personal Statement in full.

We may notify you of the outcome by letter and/or invite you to attend an interview. If you don’t have formal qualifications, but have life experience, then we’ll also consider you for a place.

Course Content

This course offers a great introduction to Hairdressing and Make-up, giving you the chance to unleash your creativity in hair and makeup.

You may study contemporary day, bridal and evening make-up, foundation styling skills in hairdressing as well as face painting creating fantasy images. During the course you will work on using your new foundation skills to create an overall total look for hair and makeup to meet industy standards. 

It’s fun, fascinating, and completely industry-led, developing both your practical skills and technical knowledge.

Career and Further Study

When you successfully completed this course, your future career options which could includes:

  • progressing to SCQF Level 5 Hairdressing
  • progrssing to SCQF Level 6 Make-up Artistry
  • exploring various career paths in the future such as becoming a Salon/Session/Self-employed Hair or Make-up Stylist, Hair or Make-up Stylist aboard a Cruise Ship, Hair and Make-up Stylist in TV/Film/Theatre.

Apply today to begin your exciting journey in the world of hairdressingand make-up! Whether you aim to master the latest trends or become a skilled hair or make-up stylist, this course opens up a world of possibilities.

Skills

  • Ability to prepare and provide hair and make-up techniques safely and effectively
  • Provide hair and make-up looks
  • Gain communication skills required to work in the hair and make-up industry 
  • Digital skills to help with the future hair and make-up industry and every-day life.
  • You’ll build transferable skills in meaningful contexts to help you become more effective in life, learning, and work

Employer and Industry Links

HABIA - Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority

Wella Professionals