What is hairdressing Level 3?

This Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Hairdressing aims to provide you with a range of specialist practical skills and technical knowledge which will equip you to seek employment or further training within the hairdressing industry.

Is a Level 3 hairdresser good?

Level 3 is ideal if you’ve worked in hairdressing or barbering for some time and want to develop your skills in a specialised area. You might want a broad qualification or to learn a particular technique.

What is Channel setting hair?

What Is Channel Cutting? Channel cutting is a hair thinning technique used to remove density and add texture to thick hair by cutting “channels” at the roots parallel to the direction the hair will be styled.

What does on base mean in hairdressing?

On base. A style of setting hair that creates volume at the roots. Ornamentation. Objects used to complement a style, which adds interest and detail to the finished look.

What is a VRQ in Hairdressing?

The Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ) came about to mirror the NVQ subjects but with fewer restrictions in place, making it a popular choice for those starting with fewer skills and less confidence.

How long does a Level 3 Hairdressing course take?

With our Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing, you will achieve your qualification attending our academy 2 days a week for six months. Each of our Academies is equipped with a state of the art training hairdressing and barbering salon and we offer training that is designed to deliver a real work based experience.

What is a Chanel Bob?

Calling all Francophiles! If you’re thinking of going short, you really can’t go wrong with the Chanel haircut. It’s this year’s most wearable French girl hair trend and is defined by its chin-length style + fringe combination, reminiscent of Coco Chanel’s 1930s bob hairstyle.

What is base color adjustment?

The idea is to achieve a slight bit of lift, but without exposing the hair’s underlying pigment. Breaking the base is also sometimes called smudging, color flash, or base adjust. No matter what you call it, it’s an extremely important salon service every colorist should know how to perform.

What does it mean to rat your hair?

Backcombing (also known as teasing or ratting) is a way of combing hair which is used to create volume as well as to create certain hairstyles. Backcombing is done by repeatedly combing the hair towards the scalp, causing the hair to tangle and knot up.

What is VRQ Level 2 hairdressing?

Course Overview This VRQ Level 2 Hairdressing course has been designed to develop your practical skills in a broad range of women’s hairdressing skills. You will develop a sound knowledge and understanding of theory to each unit and gain the employability skills needed to become a successful hairdresser.