NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course

Institution The London Hair Academy
Method At the institution
Location London
Type Courses
Course fee By request

+ Information by E-mail

NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course

Objectives The course content includes the following units:

·Health and Safety

Identifying, evaluating and reducing hazards and risks in the workplace

·Creating a Positive Personal and Organisational Impression

Understanding effective customer service

Understanding organisational standards

·Advising and Consulting with Clients

Client consultation and aftercare

Analysing the hair, skin and scalp

Treatments for the hair, skin and scalp

Consultation for services and products

Salon and legal requirements

·Shampooing, Conditioning and Treating the Hair and Scalp

Client consultation and aftercare

Maintaining effective and safe methods of working when shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp including visual, verbal and manual checks

Massage techniques for shampoo and conditioner

Use of products and equipment

·Colouring Techniques

Client consultation

Preparation and sectioning for colouring/lightening

Colour application such as tinting, highlights, lowlights, global application

Temporary and permanent colour application

Colour correction techniques

Performing a strand and skin test

Client aftercare

Contraindications

·Styling and Finishing

Client consultation

Salon styling tools

Professional blow drying

Use of heated styling equipment

Back combing and brush techniques

Aftercare and maintenance

·Setting and Dressing

Preparation and sectioning for setting hair

Professional tools and their use

Dressing techniques to create volume, curls, rolls, natural and smoothing looks

Styles to reflect occasions and needs of client

·Cutting Techniques

Client consultation and aftercare

Using and adapting cutting techniques such as club, freehand and scissors-over-comb techniques for both dry and wet cuts

Understanding hair types, hair density, hair growth patterns

Cutting styles such as one-length square cut, layering, straight bob, graduated bob, fringes

·Plaiting and Twisting Hair

Client consultation and aftercare

Preparation and sectioning for plaits/twists

Adjusting tension

Salon styling tools

Techniques such as cornrows, French plaits, two strand twists, fishtail plaits and flat twists

·Promote Additional Salon Services or Products to Clients

Develop knowledge of organisation’s services or products

Inform customers about additional services or products
Academic title NVQ Level 2
Course description
ITEC Level 2 NVQ Hairdressing Course

Course Content:               Practical and Theoretical
Time:                                     12 Weeks – Monday-Friday (10am-4.30pm)
Portfolio:                             Live Models

This NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course provides a shortcut for anyone who is interested in becoming a hairdresser but does not have the time to spend studying for two or more years.
The ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) Level 2 NVQ Diploma is an internationally recognised qualification. It is linked with the World Federation of Hairdressers, National Hairdressers Federation and the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA) for insurance purposes and support.
This course is specifically designed to provide students with an intensive 12 week course in which they will learn the necessary practical and theoretical skills to either work in a salon, or become a freelance hairdresser.

This course is taught by qualified educators who incorporate theory work, special projects, demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Your tutor will guide you through the stages of the course and monitor your personal progress. All necessary equipment, styling tools and manuals are provided.
You will be assessed in both theory and practical areas throughout this course.

You will practice on members of the public throughout this course.
Students are welcome to bring in a camera to take photos during this course.

Our courses have a maximum of 4 students per class – offering an amazing student to tutor ratio.

Dates available:                                Monday 7th February 2011
                                                Monday 9th May 2011
                                                Monday 8th August 2011
                                                Monday 7th November 2011