Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

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Want to know your prom make-up from your Halloween looks? Or perhaps you'd like to style hair based on specific time periods? In this course we will introduce you to shampooing, conditioning methods, styling hair as well as creating a finished look, such as: Halloween, prom, wedding, 1980's and even festival looks!

The hair and beauty business is booming and there a lots of jobs roles available in the sector, making hair and beauty a perfect choice if you're wanting a career change or a supplementary employment route alongside other jobs you have.

In this course you will be given an introduction to the different roles and you will gain hands on practical experience so that put your skills into practise and explore career pathways to take your next steps.

After completing this course you will be able to decide on your next steps, hair, barbering nails or beauty therapy at Level 2.

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Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.

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Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

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Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

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Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

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Leisure and Sports Managers

Daily tasks:

Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.

Median Salary

£31,312 View more

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Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors

Daily tasks:

Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
Ensures clients.
Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

Median Salary

£23,711 View more

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Beauticians and Related Occupations

Daily tasks:

Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

Median Salary

£18,575 View more

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Hairdressers and Barbers

Daily tasks:

Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

Median Salary

£17,506 View more

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22 April 2024

Newcastle College Hair and Beauty Team Wins Two National Awards

Colleagues from Newcastle College’s Hair and Beauty department are celebrating after taking home two awards at the annual Association of Hairdressers & Therapists (AHT) Conference.

9 April 2024

Newcastle College Students Take Over Newcastle Civic Centre

Businesses from across the North East were invited to Newcastle Civic Centre last month, as guests at an event organised and ran by students from Newcastle College.

13 April 2022

Newcastle College Hair and Beauty Students Set To Compete at National Finals

Students from Newcastle College have reached the national finals of a prestigious hair and beauty competition, after winning big at the North East heats in April.

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