Our Hair and Beauty - Level 1 course has been designed to help prepare you for a career as a beauty therapist, hair stylist, make-up artist, and make-up consultancy.

Introducing you to a range of practical skills from across the hair and beauty industry, you will get the skills and experience you need to progress your career. You will develop your practical skills through improving the appearance of hair, hands, feet, facial skin and you'l learn how to apply basic make up.

You'll be working in The Salon, based at Hammersmith & Fulham College, which is open to the public, giving you real life customer service and client care experience. In addition, we also have an end-of-year show for you to showcase your best work on a catwalk to family, friends, industry experts and employers.

We recommend that you have:

• Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths
  or
  Functional Skills in English and maths at Entry Level 3
  or
  ESOL at Entry Level 3

At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you.
You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and Maths, depending on your grades.
Excellent attendance and punctuality are key elements of employability.

Your assessments are designed to match what you’ve learned. All your work will be marked by your tutors, giving you a chance to show off your skills in real-world situations.

You’ll build a portfolio of your coursework, showcasing your progress throughout the course. Plus, you’ll get hands-on experience through practical assignments and receive feedback from your tutors. Some elements, such as Functional Skills, may also have external exams.

After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for further study in the hairdressing and beauty therapy industry, such as a study programme at Level 2.

Topics covered can include:

• Make-Up Application
• Hand, Foot & Nail Care
• Nail Art
• Skincare
• Customer Service Skills
• Design a Retail Display in the Salon
• Promote Hair & Beauty Products
• Health & Safety
• Shampoo & Condition Hair
• Hair Styling
• Hair Colouring
• Blow Dry Hair

School Leavers (16-18)

If you will be 16, 17 or 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, and you have the legal right to live in the UK for the full length of your study programme, your course will be free.

You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs – please click here for more information.

Additional Costs

You will need to purchase salon wear, equipment, textbooks and pay a fee towards consumables used on the course:
- Hair and Beauty Kit - £297.04
- Women’s Uniform - £51:45/Men’s Uniform - £37:00
- Locker Key - £10.00

Many of our students are eligible for financial support to help cover part, or all, of these costs - please click here for more information.