Hair Dressing Course UK
Professional Hairdressing Training Course
Hair Dressing Course with Practical Skills
This professional hairdressing course is designed for learners who want to build practical knowledge across core salon services, hair treatments, client consultation and professional hairdressing techniques.
The course material covers health and safety, shampooing and conditioning, haircutting, colouring, highlighting, balayage, hair extensions, keratin treatment, Hair Botox, styling, client consultation and working within the hair and beauty industry.
About this course:
The Hair Dressing Course provides structured training across a broad range of hairdressing subjects. Learners are introduced to salon health and safety, hair and scalp care, cutting techniques, colouring, lightening and client consultation.
The course also covers specialist treatments and services including hair extensions, keratin treatment, Hair Botox, highlights and balayage.
Learners also study the wider role of a hairdresser, including styling, communication, consultation, customer service, creativity and professional development within the hair and beauty industry.
What this course covers:
- Health and safety practice in the salon
- Shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp
- Layer cutting
- Short bob cutting
- Cutting angles and graduated haircuts
- Hair colouring and lightening
- Highlights
- Balayage
- Client consultation
- Women’s hair extensions
- Keratin treatment
- Hair Botox
- Hair dressing and styling
- Working in the hair and beauty industry
- Promoting salon products and services
Hair cutting skills:
Learners are introduced to different haircutting techniques, including layer cutting, short bob cutting and graduated cutting.
The material explains how layers can create volume, texture and movement, while the short bob section covers preparation, cutting technique, finishing and the tools required. It also introduces different cutting angles used for graduated styles.
Colouring, highlights and balayage:
The course covers different hair colour types and introduces the process of colouring and lightening hair.
Learners also study highlighting techniques, foil placement and balayage. The material explains the differences between balayage and traditional highlights, including application, blending and maintenance.
Client consultation:
Client consultation forms part of the course. Learners are shown how to discuss a client’s hair history, understand the requested style, assess hair condition, set realistic expectations and provide suitable professional advice.
Hair extensions and treatments:
The course introduces several types of hair extensions, including clip-ins, tape-ins, sew-ins, fusion and micro-links.
It also covers keratin treatments and Hair Botox, including preparation, application, aftercare and the intended effects of these treatments.
Professional hairdressing skills:
- Technical cutting and styling
- Colouring
- Hair treatments
- Creativity
- Client communication
- Customer service
- Salon organisation
- Professional development
Hair and beauty industry knowledge:
Learners are introduced to different roles within the hair and beauty industry and the skills required for salon-based work. The material also discusses training, qualifications, career development and opportunities within the sector.
Step by step process:
Step 1: Purchase the Hair Dressing Course.
Step 2: Receive your Reference ID.
Step 3: Study the hairdressing theory materials.
Step 4: Complete the online theory exam.
Step 5: Book your practical hairdressing training.
Step 6: Attend the practical training and complete your certification.
Certificate information:
A temporary certificate may be issued after passing the theory exam.
The final Hair Dressing Course certificate is awarded after completing the practical training session.
What you will learn:
- Salon health and safety
- Shampooing and conditioning hair and scalp
- Layer, bob and graduated cutting techniques
- Hair colouring and lightening
- Highlights and balayage techniques
- Client consultation and hair assessment
- Women’s hair extensions
- Keratin treatment and Hair Botox
- Hair styling and dressing techniques
- Salon customer service and professional practice
- Hair and beauty industry knowledge
- Professional hairdressing certification pathway
Frequently asked questions:
What is included in the Hair Dressing Course?
The course includes theory study, an online exam, practical hairdressing training and certification.
How do I access the exam?
You can access the online exam using your Reference ID.
When can I book practical training?
Practical hairdressing training can be booked after completing the required theory and exam stage.
When do I receive my final certificate?
The final certificate is issued after completing the practical training session.
What does the Hair Dressing Course cover?
The course covers salon safety, shampooing, haircutting, colouring, highlighting, balayage, consultation, extensions, keratin treatment, Hair Botox, styling and professional salon practice.
Does the course include haircutting techniques?
Yes. The course material includes layer cutting, short bob cutting and graduated haircutting techniques.
Does the course include colouring and balayage?
Yes. Hair colouring, lightening, highlights and balayage are included in the course material.
Are hair treatments included?
Yes. The course includes hair extensions, keratin treatment and Hair Botox.
Does the course cover client consultation?
Yes. Client consultation, hair history, hair assessment, expectations and professional advice are included.