Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This course will introduce the essential technical skills and knowledge to thrive in the hair industry. You will explore topics such as health and safety, how to advise and consult with clients, how to shampoo and condition to treat the hair and scalp, the art of dressing hair, cutting hair using basic techniques, and colouring and lightening hair.
You will practice your skills in our on-site hair and beauty workshop salons where you will get to grips with the techniques and skills you have learnt before working with clients in our Solutions salon. We welcome paying customers into the salon for a range of services in our treatment room and spa, which also supports the development of your customer service skills. Your assessments will also be carried out in the salon.
You will be expected to attend all your college classes, and will typically study over 3-4 days per week. You will also engage in 30 hours of work experience throughout the course, which will help to enhance your skills and awareness of our industry, and will be supported to find suitable salons in the area. Throughout your time on placement, you will use a journal to record your experiences and comments from your salon trainer.
Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to participate in college events such as fashion shows, The Royal Norfolk Show, and other off-site activities to build practical experience. You may have the opportunity to visit national hair and beauty exhibitions where the latest fashions, styles and trends from the cosmetics industry are exclusively showcased. Workshops are also held at college throughout the year by manufacturers and employers.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Real Salon Environment
Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.
Entry Requirements
You will need to achieve at least four subjects at grade 4 or above, including English language, maths, and ideally one science subject.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will be assessed through both practical and theory based assessments.
The practical assessments will run continually, as your skills develop throughout the course. You will take responsibility to find suitable female models with a range of hair types and lengths for your practical assessments. Theory is assessed through class input and development, and online tests.
Course Progression
You could progress to study the next level at college, Hairdressing Level 3, or consider an Apprenticeship. We additionally offer a range of adult courses in hair at City College Norwich, if you are keen to upskill further in the future.
Where Your Course Can Take You
The hair and beauty industry is a vibrant, dynamic and creative sector offering fantastic employment and training opportunities. You could consider working in salons or spa work both in the UK and abroad. Hairdressers also work in hotels, hospitals, health clubs, and on cruise liners. With further experience, you can also become a salon owner or follow a career in hair design for photography and fashion, or teaching.
Fees
For UK students aged under 19 years old on the 31st August prior to the start of your course, your tuition fees are free of charge.
Materials Costs TBC annually.
• Hairdressing kit (£244 in 2021)
• *Salon Dress: plain black, smart casual clothes which are comfortable and appropriate for the industry.
The above materials are essential to you starting the course and must be ordered without delay, as there is heavy demand on suppliers across the country at the start of term. Ordering forms will be provided for you at enrolment in August; these should be ordered through our approved stockists to ensure good quality. Equipment is despatched to your home address.
Please check our Finance pages for fee information and any financial help that may be available.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Real Salon Environment
Our training salons are open to the public which gives you the chance to experience working on real clients before you start work.
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