Interested in becoming a professional hairdresser when you leave college? Well, this is the course for you! If you're serious about a career in hair, there's no better place to study than right here at East Durham College. We are the only college in the area that's a Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy - we work closely with the celebrity hairstylist and his team to ensure that the skills you learn are bang on trend. All of our hairdressing team are highly experienced hair professionals with years of experience in the industry. Many of them are also award-winning too, and they've all been trained and certified by Lee Stafford as Master Trainers. You won't just be practising on mannequins either! Our hair salon at our Peterlee campus is open to the public too, so once you've sharpened your skills, you'll get to try them out on real clients too. Sound good? Get your application in now, or keep reading for a bit more info about the course! Topics: You'll cover a wide variety of topics during this course, all designed to get you the skills and knowledge you'll need to start your road towards becoming a hair professional. Some of the topics you'll be learning include: - An Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector - Health and Safety - Client Consultations - Cutting - Perming - Colouring - Promoting Products & Services - Shampooing & Conditioning - Salon Reception Duties - The Art of Dressing Hair As we're the region's only Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy (did we mention that?), you'll also be learning amazing Lee Stafford 'recipes' - his own unique hairdressing techniques which will make you at the absolutely forefront of the industry when you leave us. Some of these techniques include: - Pony-Up - Twisted Tong - Spiral Rose - Big n Bouncy Blow-Dry - Vintage Tong - Heated Rollers A wide variety of specialist cutting techniques will also be taught to you, which include: - Uniform Layers - Long Graduations - Graduated Bobs - Short Graduations - Short Back & Sides - One Length Above - Below Shoulders As colouring hair is also a huge part of being a hairdresser, you'll also learn a wide variety of colouring techniques such as Roots, Full Head Colours, Ombre and highlights.
You will need 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to be eligible for this course.
During the course, you'll be expected to complete practical assessments which are graded at pass, merit, or distinction. You'll work regularly on mannequin heads, as well as clients in the salon, fellow students, and more to ensure your skills are progressing and in line with the course's assessment criteria. The theory behind hairdressing will also be assessed by online examinations after you complete each unit of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN |
Interested in becoming a professional hairdresser when you leave college? Well, this is the course for you! If you're serious about a career in hair, there's no better place to study than right here at East Durham College. We are the only college in the area that's a Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy - we work closely with the celebrity hairstylist and his team to ensure that the skills you learn are bang on trend. All of our hairdressing team are highly experienced hair professionals with years of experience in the industry. Many of them are also award-winning too, and they've all been trained and certified by Lee Stafford as Master Trainers. You won't just be practising on mannequins either! Our hair salon at our Peterlee campus is open to the public too, so once you've sharpened your skills, you'll get to try them out on real clients too. Sound good? Get your application in now, or keep reading for a bit more info about the course! Topics: You'll cover a wide variety of topics during this course, all designed to get you the skills and knowledge you'll need to start your road towards becoming a hair professional. Some of the topics you'll be learning include: - An Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector - Health and Safety - Client Consultations - Cutting - Perming - Colouring - Promoting Products & Services - Shampooing & Conditioning - Salon Reception Duties - The Art of Dressing Hair As we're the region's only Lee Stafford Hairdressing Academy (did we mention that?), you'll also be learning amazing Lee Stafford 'recipes' - his own unique hairdressing techniques which will make you at the absolutely forefront of the industry when you leave us. Some of these techniques include: - Pony-Up - Twisted Tong - Spiral Rose - Big n Bouncy Blow-Dry - Vintage Tong - Heated Rollers A wide variety of specialist cutting techniques will also be taught to you, which include: - Uniform Layers - Long Graduations - Graduated Bobs - Short Graduations - Short Back & Sides - One Length Above - Below Shoulders As colouring hair is also a huge part of being a hairdresser, you'll also learn a wide variety of colouring techniques such as Roots, Full Head Colours, Ombre and highlights.
You will need 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to be eligible for this course.
During the course, you'll be expected to complete practical assessments which are graded at pass, merit, or distinction. You'll work regularly on mannequin heads, as well as clients in the salon, fellow students, and more to ensure your skills are progressing and in line with the course's assessment criteria. The theory behind hairdressing will also be assessed by online examinations after you complete each unit of the course.