Anyone who wants to enjoy the rewarding career of a hair stylist will benefit from this information packed online course which is overflowing with valuable advice, tips and more to give you the knowledge you need to work in the hair industry. The course is designed to give you all the skills and knowledge you will need in this line of work to provide your clients with the best advice and service, helping you build your career or start your very own hair salon.
Introduction to the hair diploma
This diploma is for anyone who wants a career in the hair industry, whether you want to start your own salon or work in a salon as a stylist. You will find the course very easy to use and understand. The course is broken down into twenty seven easy to manage modules, each one providing you with valuable information you can start using in the workplace without delay.
On completion of this course, which you can access online with any device, you receive your certification which is industry recognised. All certifications can be verified via the website, giving prospective employers complete peace of mind when confirming your credentials.
What you will learn
This course is overflowing with information relating to the hairdressing industry. During the course you will be taken through twenty seven modules, each one focusing on another important element of the industry.
Some of the things you can expect to learn when taking this course include:
- Learn why hairdressing is such a rewarding career
- Identify with hairdressing from pre-historic times
- Get insight into the evolution of hair styling from around the world from Egypt to Greece and Africa to Rome
- Information on training as an apprentice hairdresser in the United Kingdom
- What NVQ qualifications you will need to become a hair stylist in the United Kingdom
- Job availability within the UK
- Understand the anatomy of hair
- Know how hair grows along with its life cycle
- Know what parts of the hair determine colour and texture
- Learn the importance of client consultations
- Identify what equipment you are going to need
- Know the different types of combs and brushes
- Get insight into why shampoo is so important
- Learn about hair protein treatments, straightening creams, hair sprays and more
- Gain valuable information on client communications
- Know about front office etiquette and the best way to handle a client consultation
- Understand how to work with different hair types
- Enjoys tips and advice on how to run a successful salon
- Know why it is so important to base hairstyle on face shape
- Understand the different facial shapes
- Know how to shampoo and condition hair in a professional manner
- Enjoy step by step procedures to conditioning hair effectively
- Learn more about the hair dryer along with essential blow drying techniques
- Benefit from step by step hair styling techniques
- Gain insight into hair colouring techniques
- Get a good understanding of the different hair styling tips for special occasions and weddings
- Learn the different hair styles for children
- Identify with different hair up styling techniques and braiding
- Know everything there is about hair extensions
- Learn how to set prices
- Gain valuable insight into the importance of hygiene within the salon environment
- Know the importance of customer service
- Get tips and advice on setting up your own hair salon
- Learn some useful marketing strategies
- Get information on managing costs, forms and more
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Course Duration: 20
Total Modules: 25
Module 01: Introduction, Career Opportunities and Reasons to Learn Hairdressing
Module 02: History of Hair
Module 03: Job Availability and Working in the UK Hairdressing Industry
Module 04: Anatomy of Hair and Scalp
Module 05: Hair and Scalp Analysis
Module 06: Equipment needed to do Hair
Module 07: Hair Care Products
Module 8 : Client Communications & Consultation
Module 9 : How to Work with different Hair Types
Module 10: Strategies and Ideas for a Successful Salon
Module 11 : Hair Colour and Hair Shape
Module 12: Professional Hair Washing, Shampoo and Conditioning
Module 14: Step-by-Step Hair Styling Techniques
Module 15: Hair Colouring Techniques
Module 16: Hairstyles for Weddings and Special Occasions
Module 17: Hairstyles for Children
Module 18: Hair Up-Styling and Braiding Techniques
Module 19: Everything that you need to know about Hair Extensions
Module 20: Head and Scalp Massage
Module 21: Personal Presentation and Hygiene in a Salon
Module 22: Analysing the Pros and Cons of Working in the Hairdressing Industry
Module 24: How to Set Up and Start your Own Salon Business
Module 25: Marketing Strategies for Salon Businesses
Module 26: Initial Funding, Setting Prices and Managing Costs
Module 27: Forms and Record Keeping
