Hairdressing

Dream of becoming a hair stylist and creating amazing looks? If you're excited about learning the latest techniques and trends in hairdressing, this course is the perfect place to start.

You’ll train in our professional salons and work with real paying clients. Whether you want to work in a salon, become a freelance stylist, or just love doing hair, this course will set you on the path to success for your next steps.

What you’ll learn 

You’ll learn all the basic techniques and get hands-on hairdressing experience, as well as learning the important technical knowledge you need to get started working in a salon.

You will study a huge range of topics:

• Shampooing and conditioning
• Conditioning treatments
• Setting and dressing techniques
• Blow drying
• Basic cutting techniques
• Basic colouring techniques, including foiling
• Plaiting and twisting
• Hairdressing Theory
• Customer Service
• Health and Safety

You’ll also take part in exciting masterclasses from industry professionals, work with real clients in our industry-standard salons, and take part in trips and workshops. Plus, you’ll develop your confidence and style through industry-related experiences. With loads of practical experience and the chance to show off your skills on real clients, you’ll be ready to take on your next steps as a hairdresser or stylist.

Highlights  

You can look forward to:

• Work on real clients in our industry standard hair salons
• Masterclasses led by professional hair stylists
• Access to professional tools and products
• Workshops on additional hair-styling techniques
• Meeting local and national employers, as well as past students

Assessment 

You’ll be continually assessed throughout this course. Alongside written projects and online tests, you’ll also complete practical assessments on paying clients and produce a portfolio of evidence.

Anything else?  

There is a course fee to cover essential course materials and uniform, which must be purchased at least 2 weeks before the course starts. You can contact Student Services to find out about financial assistance.

At Gloucestershire College we want students to develop their English and Maths skills so that they achieve their learning goals and future career aims. For this reason, all full-time students (16-18) who have not achieved grade 4 or above English language or maths GCSE will study these subjects as part of their course.

You’ll also develop additional employability and work-based skills through our Which Three Skills programme, and benefit from a weekly pastoral session with a student mentor for any additional support. You’ll need to be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, commitment and an ability to communicate effectively.