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 36 challenges in the Vocational area 'Hair and beauty'

Challenge Level NLH
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 understand expressive makeup and will be able to create their own makeup based on given themes.
Level 2  30
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 explore and demonstrate practical knowledge of hair fashions through the ages and create two styles from the past using own or a model's hair.
Level 2  20
The learner will be able to know the correct method of how to weave highlights on the hair using foils and a spatula method (Using a mix of conditioner and flour).
Level 1  30
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 able to know the correct process of how to apply a full head colour and a root re touch to a client (Using a mix of conditioner and flour).
Level 1  20
The learner will explore hair fashions through the ages and create a style from the past using own hair or model's hair
Level 1  10
Learners will be able to carry out a wet shave independently.
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to select a style, wash and dry own hair and then style it into a new look
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to carry out a simple client consultation and apply gel nail polish.
Entry 3  20
The learner will be able to file a client's nails into shape, apply nail enamel and a nail art design.
Entry 3  20
Learners will be able to safely blow-dry a client’s hair using the correct equipment, products and procedures
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to wash own hair using the correct products.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to safely wash and dry someone's hair using the correct products and equipment.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to wash, dry and styling own hair independently
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to carry out a dry shave, with limited support if required
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to carry out a wet shave with limited support if required.
Entry 2  10