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Overview
This course is for Level 1 students. It has a range of different basic skills in hairdressing such as:
- Washing
- Styling
- Conditioning etc.
How you’ll learn
A range of units such as:
- H&S
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
- Styling
- Braiding etc
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 1
- Further study
Entry requirements
GCSE’s 3 and under.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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Careers it can lead to
- Hairdressers and Barbers £12.22 an hour
- Beauticians and Related Occupations £12.24 an hour
- With further study or experience Hairdressing and Beauty Salon Managers and Proprietors £29,400 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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My experience at North Lindsey College couldn’t have been more positive. Every day I learned something new—something I felt truly passionate about. Our tutors, were incredible. Their passion for the industry is contagious, and they were always willing to take the time to explain things until we felt confident
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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FE Open Event – 19th January 202719th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Got a question?
Ask us about the course, entry requirements or funding.
Call 01724 281 111
What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.