Thinking about a career in the Hair, Beauty or Makeup Industry? The Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Makeup Industry can be demanding career, requiring good health, stamina, a capacity for hard work, a pleasant personality and the ability to get on with people. If you think that you possess these qualities, you want to learn a range of industry skills and you have a genuine interest in this career route then this introductory course is for you. The introductory course also gives you some dedicated time to improve your English and maths, study your GCSEs and/or improve your grades. The course will provide you with: An understanding the importance of a presenting a positive and professional image Industry specific knowledge and skills across Hairdressing/Beauty and Makeup The opportunity to progress to next step in this exciting career We will introduce you to an industry, where professionalism, creativity and artistry combined with technical skills provide an excellent service experience for your clients. You will develop the behaviours and attitudes expected of a professional hairdresser, beauty therapist or makeup artist. From the reception desk to the salon floor, you will explore the theory behind, learn and practice a range of basic hair and beauty skills such as shampooing, blow-drying, hand, skin care and makeup techniques. After completion of the taster days you will confirm your chosen pathway in either Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy and focus on developing more specialised skills from your chosen industry for the remainder of the college year. From plaiting and twisting, nail artistry or themed face painting, progressing to level 2 skills preparing you for the next step, such as basic cutting, eye treatments or fashion, photographic makeup depending on the path you have chosen.