Course description
Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men.
Hairdressers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.
Suitability - Who should attend?
You need to be employed in a hair professional role, hold a relevant level 1 (GCSE 2 – 9) Maths and English qualification, or be working at or towards level 1 on Initial assessment.
Colour blindness would restrict opportunities in the wide use of artificial colouring products and services in the industry. Units relating to colouring hair require the ability to recognise very subtle tones, shades and changes in a range of colours to ensure the safe and effective use of the chemicals used on hair.
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