LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA


Combined Hair and Beauty Level 1

You will cover the range of essential practical skills and knowledge which will help you understand and do the industry basics:

  • Introduction to hair and beauty
  • Styling women’s hair
  • Skin care in beauty
  • Shampoo and condition hair and scalp
  • Basic manicure and nail art
  • Presenting a professional image of yourself
  • Colouring hair and roots
  • Plaiting and twisting
  • Health and safety in the salon
  • A keen interest in hair and beauty and want to learn basic skills
  • You must meet deadlines and be committed to your course.
  • If you do not hold a grade 4+ in English and/or maths you will need to study Functional Skills.
  • You will be able to take part in enrichment activities including competitions and a placement.

You will need a kit and uniform which we will provide.

  • Practical assessments.
  • You will complete some assignments and may need to sit online exams for Functional Skills.

You must have professional values and behaviours and have excellent attendance.

You may develop your skills more with a level 2 course in hair or beauty or an Apprenticeship or you could study barbering. Another option in the future is to work on cruise liners or further qualifications could lead to teaching/assessing and onto a degree.