Level 1 in Hairdressing (Introduction)

If you’re interested in hair or beauty but not quite ready for Level 2 study, this course gives you the perfect starting point. You’ll develop the confidence, skills and professional behaviours needed to begin your journey in a salon environment while gaining a Level 1 certificate in hairdressing.

Throughout the course, you will explore the basics of hair styling, presentation and customer service while building your personal and employability skills. You’ll practise technical skills such as dressing, plaiting and twisting hair, alongside learning how to present yourself professionally, work as part of a team and communicate with clients.

English and maths are an important part of your learning, helping you develop skills needed for real salon work, such as completing consultation cards, calculating product ratios, understanding costs and building confidence with money handling. You’ll gain experience working in one of our fantastic on-site salons, preparing you for progression onto Level 2 Hairdressing qualifications delivered at Salon QG.

Course Highlights:

• Learn in a real salon environment at Hull College
• Develop essential hairdressing and employability skills
• Build confidence in client communication and professional presentation
• Practise creative hair styling techniques
• Improve your English and maths skills through practical salon activities
• Prepare for progression onto Level 2 Hairdressing at Salon QG

Course Units:

You will develop both technical and professional skills, including:

• Presenting a professional image in a salon

• Working with others

• Reception and client service skills

• Health and safety in the salon

• The art of dressing hair

• Plaiting and twisting techniques

• Women’s hair styling

• Creating a hair and beauty image

These units help you build the confidence and ability to progress into further training within the hair and beauty industry.

This course combines practical salon sessions, demonstrations and classroom-based learning. You’ll develop your skills step by step, practising techniques on training heads and within the college salon while building the knowledge needed to work safely and professionally.

Assessment takes place through practical observations, assignments and portfolio work, allowing you to demonstrate your progress throughout the year.

Maths and English at 1(G) or above

After completing this course, you can progress onto the Level 2 in Hairdressing at Hull College’s Salon QG. You may also choose to move into an apprenticeship or junior salon role as you continue building your career within the hair and beauty industry.