Hairdressing and Hair Braiding

Hairdressing and braiding skills remain in steady demand across UK salons, with clients and employers relying on stylists who understand consultation, technical braiding, and salon hygiene to deliver safe, professional service.

The Hairdressing and Hair Braiding course builds the practical knowledge needed to work confidently within a salon environment. Suitable for those new to hairdressing and for existing stylists adding specialist braiding skills, this CPD course develops understanding applicable across salons, mobile styling, and self-employed hairdressing. Relevant roles include junior hairdresser, salon assistant, hair braiding specialist, and salon supervisor, with salaries typically ranging from £15,000 to £26,000 per year.

The curriculum covers client consultation and scalp care, advanced braiding and extension techniques, salon safety and sanitation, and salon management and professional image. Two free bonus courses are also included: Salon Hygiene and Infection Control and Customer Service for Beauty Professionals.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and hairdressing skills to take your next step in UK salons.

Key Highlights

• Master foundational and advanced hair braiding techniques
• Gain expertise in client consultation and scalp analysis
• Learn salon safety, sanitation, and professional image standards
• Develop practical salon management skills
• Flexible online study with 12 months access and learner support
• CPD-accredited for continuing professional development

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident client consultation and scalp care techniques
• Apply advanced hair braiding and extension integration skills
• Strengthen your understanding of salon safety and sanitation
• Understand effective salon management and professional image
• Enhance decision-making in hairdressing technical procedures

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

This Hairdressing and Hair Braiding is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for GBP 24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Hairdressing and Hair Braiding is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for GBP 24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring hairdressers aiming to develop practical skills
• Practising salon professionals seeking advanced braiding techniques
• Salon managers improving operational and client consultation skills
• Beauty therapists expanding hair care knowledge
• Individuals pursuing CPD-accredited learning in hairdressing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRESSION

• Junior Hairdresser: GBP 16,000 to GBP 21,000 per year
• Salon Assistant: GBP 15,000 to GBP 19,000 per year
• Hair Braiding Specialist: GBP 18,000 to GBP 23,000 per year
• Salon Supervisor: GBP 20,000 to GBP 26,000 per year
• Hairdressing Technician: GBP 18,000 to GBP 24,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident client consultation and scalp assessment
• Technical proficiency in hair braiding and extension use
• Knowledge of salon safety and sanitation protocols
• Practical salon management and professional image skills
• Ethical decision-making and quality service delivery

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence in Hairdressing and Hair Braiding with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding.