Online professional hairdressing course

The online professional hairdressing course gives you the knowledge you need to build a career in the personal image sector, with a special focus on hairstyling and hair care. This comprehensive course is suited both to those starting out in hairdressing and to those who want to build on their experience and broaden the services they offer.

During the course you will learn to identify the characteristics of hair, create different cutting styles, and master colour-change techniques and styling trends. You will also learn about hair health, applying treatments and the correct use of professional products and tools.

This course is aimed at anyone looking for professional hairdressing training through a flexible online format that lets you combine study with other commitments. It covers essentials such as hygiene and safety protocols, so students can carry out procedures responsibly and professionally.

Lasting 540 hours and offered at an affordable price, this course is an opportunity to train in a sector with strong demand for workers and a wide range of career paths in personal image and wellbeing.

On completing this course, students will be able to provide professional hairdressing and styling services tailored to each client's individual needs. The main objectives of the course are to:

• Understand and analyse the characteristics and condition of the hair.
• Apply working protocols for hair care and enhancement.
• Prepare equipment and materials, and carry out cleansing and colour-change techniques safely.
• Advise clients and suggest image changes that suit them.
• Manage health, safety and hygiene in the workplace.
• Create cuts and styles in line with current trends and facial features.
• Master the use of professional hairdressing products and tools.

Unit 1. Structure and characteristics of hair

A study of the root, hair shaft and the physical properties that determine how hair behaves.

Unit 2. Colouring techniques and aftercare

Natural changes in hair colour, types of colouring, the tone scale, the dyeing process, bleaching and safety precautions.

Unit 3. Cutting techniques

The fundamentals of changing the length and shape of hair, with professional guidelines for a good cut.

Unit 4. Basic dermatology

An analysis of skin types, the components of hair and the causes of hair loss relevant to personal care.

Unit 5. Visagism applied to hairdressing

A study of face shape, features, forehead, fringes, profile, skull and neck to personalise styles and cuts.

Unit 6. Hair growth: factors and care

An explanation of the factors that influence hair growth and the importance of vitamins for the hair.

Unit 7. Permanent changes of shape

Applying cosmetics at the different stages to achieve perms and long-lasting changes of shape.

Unit 8. Hair setting techniques

Learn setting methods with rollers and pin curls to create different styles and textures.

Unit 9. Scalp massage and treatments

The effects and fundamental movements of massage, and its influence on the musculoskeletal system.

Unit 10. Quality control in hair treatments

Procedures to guarantee quality in hair care and treatment in the salon.

Unit 11. Chemical agents and safety

Identifying health risks, preventive measures and controlling exposure to chemical products.

Unit 12. Health surveillance and hygiene

Hair hygiene rules and practices and safety in beauty salons to protect occupational health.

Unit 13. Professional hairdressing products

A study of conditioners, oils, waxes, shampoos, mousses, hair gel, hairsprays, masks, sun protectors, serums and shine sprays.

Unit 14. Specialist hairdressing tools

Professional use of straighteners, curling tongs and hairdryers to style hair effectively.

Unit 15. Updo and half-up techniques

Learn styles and techniques for creating updos and half-up styles for different occasions.

Unit 16. Hairdressing trends

An analysis of the latest trends in colour, styling, updos and accessories to keep you up to date in the sector.

This course prepares you to work professionally in the beauty and wellbeing sector, particularly in hairdressing and hairstyling. On completing the course, you will be qualified to work in:

• Hair and beauty salons.
• Beauty and wellbeing centres.
• Companies that manufacture or distribute hair care products.
• Personal image consultancy services.
• Self-employment as an independent professional, offering home visits or services in specialist booths.