4 Week Beginners Hairdressing Course

The Academy Certificate

4 weeks

Investment: €699.00

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Location: Tullamore

Awarding Body: The Academy Certificate

Start Date: 2nd September 2025 - 23rd September 2025

Day: Tuesday

Time: 5pm - 8pm

About this Course:

What You Will Study:

This course is designed as an introduction to the hairdressing industry, and a taster course to our Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma .

This course will give learners confidence in their abilities to style hair.

Introduction to hairdressing/hairdressing theory.

What is hairdressing
Careers in hairdressing
Salon/reception duties
What is the hair made up of
Stages of hair growth
Shampoo molecule
Types of detergents
Infections/diseases

Consultation/customer care

Be able to consult and advise a client
Speak clearly/ listen
Body language
Client requirements
Sufficient client information to help make a decision
Identifying factors that may prevent a service
Visual aids
Client records
Carry out appropriate tests
MI requirements/PPE
Aftercare advice
Face shapes/patterns
Identifying hair types
Skin conditions

Shampooing/product choice

Be able to prepare yourself and your client for shampoo/conditioning service
Prepare your work area
Sanitise area/equipment
Identifying hair type

Shampooing/product choice continued…

Identifying any contraindications
Shampooing techniques e.g. effleurage
Be able to pick the correct products for service and know what each product is for e.g. moisture is good for hydration
Posture
pH scale
Shampoo theory e.g. what does shampoo do to the cuticle.

Introduction to the colour star

What is colour
Depth/tone
Primary/secondary colours
Colour star
Types of colour/peroxide/bleach

Blow drying/correct use of tools

Be able to prepare yourself and your client
Tools needed and what they are e.g. brushes, clips
How to hold the dryer
How the shape of the hair can be changed
Blow drying aids/products
How to prepare the hair
Sectioning
Faults when blow-drying
What is blow-drying
Blow drying techniques

Heat styling/dressing hair

What is heat styling/dressing hair
How to use heat correctly
Different ways to style hair e.g. waves, curls, finger waving
Face shapes/patterns
Picking the correct product choice
Finished look

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Act 1974
First aid
Dealing with emergencies
Risk assessment
Personal hygiene
COSHH – Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health
Slips and trips
Environmental aspects
PPE
Client/employee safety.

Investment: €699.00

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