Hair & Beauty

For some people hairdressing is simply a great way to express yourself! If you have a creative side then the world of hairdressing could be for you. On the Hair & Beauty course you will gain knowledge and an understanding of the skills required to pursue a career in the hair or fashion industry.

You are encouraged to have an understanding of up-to-date trends and put these into practice. You will develop your practical
skills using various pieces of hairdressing equipment to create current trends.

• Visual appreciation of up-to-date hair trends

• Up-to-date hairdressing skills

• The ability to interpret, analyse and apply knowledge

• Organisation, planning and research skills

• Communication skills

In Year 9 Lush come in to work with the students making a beauty product they can take away with them. We also make a cleanser in school demonstrating how ingredients work together to make a formulation.

In Year 11 students are given the opportunity to attend Salon International at the ExCel Centre. This is a prestigious event in Hairdressing where many big names in the sector attend to showcase the latest trends.

We have formed good partnerships with local salons who visit students in lessons to discuss apprenticeship programmes and college courses in Hair & Beauty Therapy.

Students follow the VTCT Level 2 course in Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy. Units that students will cover are:

Unit 1: Anatomy, Physiology and Cosmetic Science
Unit 2: Business and Entrepreneurship in the Hair & Beauty Sector
Unit 3: Design in the Hair & Beauty Sector

As well as these assessed hairdressing units, students will also cover aspects of beauty such as an introduction to completing a luxury paraffin wax manicure, nail art, Indian head massage and an introduction to facial treatments. Whilst these topics are not formally assessed, students will receive a certificate if they reach the required level of competency in each service.

• College courses in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Hair and Media Make-up.