This course is ideal for beginners or those with limited hairdressing experience. You’ll develop your understanding and basic practical techniques in shampooing, conditioning and colouring women’s hair, as well as styling skills such as dressing, plaiting and twisting.
You will also learn skills in men’s hair styling and creating a hair and beauty image. The topics covered will ensure you have a firm grasp of health and safety, and you’ll learn how to present yourself professionally in a salon and carry out effective team work and reception duties.
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
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VRQ Level 1 Diploma in An Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector: Hair route
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on 15 March 2025.
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
You may be eligible for College transport to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations. Please contact collegetransport@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
On completion of the course, you may wish to seek employment in entry-level roles in the hair and beauty sector.
“My advice is to choose a course you are passionate about. You’ll love what you’re studying and have the best time and experience here.”
“If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice at an older age, allow yourself to achieve it.”
“The course, students and staff combined made for such a brilliant experience. The facilities at NESCol are excellent and being able to develop your skills in a real life salon environment with clients is invaluable. I can’t recommend College enough – regardless of the industry you want to go into it is a positive, inspiring environment to study in and can open the door to so many career opportunities.“
“Anyone can do the course – it’s great for anyone who wants to learn something new for themselves.”
“I think my story shows the diversity a career in Beauty Therapy can offer. Not only can it allow you to travel, work anywhere in the world, but also give you the choice to work in an established salon or set up your own business and become your own boss. The opportunities are endless. It’s such a fun, rewarding career and the job satisfaction from making your client feel better about themselves is priceless. “
“I really enjoyed being in the salon and doing all on the job training, it was really good.”
The first group of HNC Complementary Therapies students graduated from NESCol.
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You can apply for a place on this course by completing an online application form, which you can access using the ‘Apply Online’ button. Once completed, this will be received by our Admissions Team who will then process your application.
Completed forms should be signed and returned to us at the following freepost address:
The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
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Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
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If you take up a place on a College course, at the start of the course you will be asked to complete an enrolment form. In completing the form and/or taking up a place on a College course, you will enter into a contract with the College and be bound by the North East Scotland College Standard Terms and Conditions of Study. Copies of the Terms and Conditions are available for inspection on notice boards and at various locations throughout the College, at the College Reception, on the College website: nescol.ac.uk, or can be obtained on request from the Student Funding and Admissions Manager, North East Scotland College, Aberdeen City Campus, Gallowgate, Aberdeen AB25 1BN. Please note that courses are offered subject to (a) there being sufficient numbers of enrolments and (b) the availability of resources. The College reserves its right (i) not to run courses where the number of students is considered insufficient or where resources are unavailable and (ii) in certain circumstances, to refuse admission to an individual applicant.
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