Hair and beauty

Learning in this area covers hair and beauty services, treatments and therapies, as well as customer service and communication.

Employment opportunities in this sector include hairdressing, nail services, make-up and beauty therapy.

We found 37 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hair and beauty'

Challenge Level NLH
Learners will be able to demonstrate how to use and store electrical equipment safely.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to set hair using the correct equipment, products and procedures.
Entry 2  10
The learner will research eye makeup looks and then recreate 10 different eye makeup looks on paper or a model using paint, chalk or makeup and review how they got on.
Level 1  20
The learner will be make a display that shows how makeup has changed throughout at least five historical periods.
Level 2  20
The learner will research and comment on different makeup looks and create at least four makeup looks for different occasions.
Level 2  30
The learner will research and be able to demonstrate the use of three different massage strokes to give a 10 minute hand and arm massage.
Level 2  30
The learner will be able to present themselves smartly.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to select the appropriate hair brush/comb and brush their hair neatly and independently.
WTE1  10
The learner will focus on communicating likes and dislikes and working closely with other people through participation in hand and foot massages.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to create three different types of hair updo including one with hair plaits and demonstrate how to be respectful to a client.
Entry 2  10
The learner will gain awareness of types of tattoos that are created and the historical/ religious meanings attached to them.
Level 3  20
The learner will be able to choose the clothes they wear each day.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to understand expressive makeup and will be able to create their own makeup based on given themes.
Level 2  30
The learner will be able to participate in a beauty treatment of their choice.
WTE1  10
The learner will recognise that faces have different features and to be able to identify the feature of their own face.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to carry out a simple client consultation and apply gel nail polish.
Entry 3  20
The learner will participate in learning to develop their skills and knowledge about jobs within hair and beauty.
Entry 1  10