Hairdressing Diploma and Trade Qualification

If you love hairdressing and would like to become a Nationally & Internationally Qualified Hairdresser, then this exclusive course is for you. Blush Academy offers the most up to date Accredited Hairdressing course in South Africa.

Quality is of utmost importance at our academy, and we, therefore, include a professional hairdressing kit. We accept only 20 learners a year to make sure you receive the best quality education possible so that you can become one of the finest hairdressers Nationally & Internationally.

In our small highly exclusive classes, we keep up to date with the latest trends and techniques and give each learner the individual attention needed to master the art of hairdressing.

Learners have the option to complete their National South African NQF Level 4 Hairdressing Qualification (QCTO 102497), as well as an International Hairdressing Qualification which is registered on the UK & European Qualification Framework.

In addition, Blush Academy is a registered Trade Test Centre, which means that learners can complete their Hairdressing journey with us. We regularly have guest lectures with some of the top industry leaders to make sure that learners get valuable exposure to the hairdressing industry and all it has to offer.

We journey with you through this carefully planned course as you embark on the art of hair - cutting, - colouring, braiding, - styling, - chemical services, barbering and so much more.

Qualifications:
International Qualification:

• Once all the units have been passed at the end of the year, learners will receive an International Diploma in Hairdressing.

National Qualification:

The National Qualification will take an additional 2 years to complete. During year one at college learners will complete the knowledge and practical modules after which they need to work for 2 years (full-time) in a registered hair salon to complete the required work hours as stipulated by the Department of Higher Education.

At the end of year 3, after successful completion of the Trade Test, the learner will receive a QCTO - Occupational Certificate in Hairdressing NQF Level 4. This ‘red seal trade test certificate’ is the only recognized Hairdressing Qualification in South Africa.

Course Content

• Health & Safety
• Consultation services for clients
• Shampoo, Condition and Treat Scalp and Hair
• Hair Styling Techniques
• Pin Curl and Finger Waves
• Anatomy & Physiology of Hair
• Market retail products and services in the salon
• Cut and shape gents hair to create a variety of looks
•  Cut and shape ladies hair to create a variety of looks
• Barbering - Hot towel and Shaving service
• Hair Colouring services
• Perming services to create a variety of looks
• Chemical Relaxing services for Ethnic hair
• Style & Finish Ethnic hair (braiding, weaving and dreadlock
• techniques)
• Advanced hair Colouring services
• Colour Correction services
• Advanced Cutting techniques
• Creative Hairdressing skills
• Bridal Hair
• Perform a Hair Extension service
• Product training
• Human Resource managements within the hair and beauty sector
• Business Studies & Marketing
• First Aid