Hair and Beauty Curriculum Support for Parents

This page is designed to help you support your child with their Hair and Beauty learning at home. Across the year, students develop practical salon skills, professional behaviours, client communication, creativity and confidence.

Each week includes a short overview of what students are learning, why it matters, and helpful video search links so you can explore the topic together at home.

Weekly Learning Resources

Jump to: Autumn 1 ⬇ | Autumn 2 ⬇ | Spring 1 ⬇ | Spring 2 ⬇ | Summer 1 and 2 ⬇

Autumn 1: Foundations of Hair and Beauty

Week 1: Induction, Tools and Professional Conduct

Students are introduced to the salon environment, key tools, health and safety, hygiene routines and professional communication.

Week 2: Nail Anatomy and Basic Manicure

Students learn the basic structure of the nail and practise the stages of a supported manicure.

Week 3: Salon Standard Manicure

Students build accuracy and control by completing a manicure with polish to a salon standard.

Week 4: Gel Polish Application

Students learn the tools, products and safe process for applying gel polish, including curing and product control.

Week 5: French Gel Polish and Nail Shapes

Students practise French gel polish and learn how different nail shapes affect the final look.

Week 6: Nail Art and Builder Gel

Students use creativity and precision to create nail art and begin exploring the purpose of builder gel and extensions.

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Autumn 2: Advanced Nail Techniques and Introduction to Hair Styling

Week 7: Builder Gel and Nail Extensions

Students develop their understanding of builder gel, nail strength, layering and safe application.

Week 8: French and Advanced Nail Design

Students refine their nail design skills with more detailed French polish and decorative techniques.

Week 9: Shampooing and Conditioning

Students learn basic hair and scalp care, safe shampooing and conditioning, and how to support client comfort.

Week 10: Blow Drying Techniques

Students use hairdryers, brushes and styling products safely to create straight and curly blow-dried styles.

Week 11: Curling and Hot Tool Styling

Students practise using curling tools safely, focusing on heat protection, control and consistency.

Week 12: Hair Styling and Pin-Up Techniques

Students create simple styled looks using sectioning, pins, grips and structured styling techniques.

Week 13: Creative Styling and Vision Boards

Students plan creative hair and beauty looks using themes, occasions, images and mood board techniques.

Week 14: Festive Hair and Beauty Styling

Students apply hair, nail and beauty skills to create a themed festive look with increasing independence.

Week 15: Final Festive Assessment and Reflection

Students complete a final festive hair or beauty look independently and reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement.

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Spring 1: Beauty Treatments, Brows, Skin and Consultation Skills

Week 16: Beauty Treatments and Consultation Skills

Students learn why consultation matters, including how to ask appropriate questions about health, preferences and allergies.

Week 17: Eyebrow Shaping and Face Shapes

Students learn about face shapes, brow mapping and basic eyebrow shaping techniques.

Week 18: Eyebrow Tinting and Waxing

Students explore tinting and waxing processes, including patch testing, hygiene, timing and client care.

Week 19: Skin Types and Facial Basics

Students learn about different skin types, basic skincare routines and the purpose of a facial treatment.

Week 20: Full Facial Treatment

Students practise a full facial treatment, focusing on sequence, hygiene, product use and client comfort.

Week 21: Beauty Treatment Assessment and Reflection

Students complete a selected treatment independently and reflect on consultation, client care and practical performance.

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Spring 2: Advanced Beauty Treatments, Lashes and Client Practice

Week 22: Eyelash Treatments and Anatomy

Students learn about lash anatomy, the lash growth cycle, different lash styles and safe workstation setup.

Week 23: Classic Lash Application

Students practise classic lash application with attention to placement, control, consistency and hygiene.

Week 24: Hybrid Lash Application

Students learn the difference between classic and hybrid lashes and practise blending, layering and balance.

Week 25: Russian Lash Application

Students are introduced to more advanced Russian lash techniques, including fan creation, volume and precise placement.

Week 26: Full Lash Set with Consultation

Students conduct consultations and select lash styles based on client needs before completing a full lash application.

Week 27: Advanced Treatment Assessment and Reflection

Students complete a chosen lash treatment independently and evaluate their professionalism, technique and client care.

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Summer 1 and 2: Salon Practice, Client Work and Final Assessment

Week 28: Salon Practice and Social Media

Students explore how salons use social media and create simple promotional content in a professional and responsible way.

Week 29: Recap of Nails

Students revisit manicure, pedicure and gel techniques, focusing on independence, consistency and salon standards.

Week 30: Nail Services with Clients

Students carry out nail treatments on a client or peer, including consultation, communication and a salon standard finish.

Week 31: Recap of Hair

Students revisit shampooing, blow-drying and styling, focusing on timing, control and a professional finish.

Week 32: Hair Services with Clients

Students complete a full hair service independently, including consultation, client care and final styling.

Week 33: Recap of Brows

Students revisit brow tinting, waxing, mapping and shaping, with a focus on safe and hygienic practice.

Week 34: Brow Services with Clients

Students perform brow treatments independently, including consultation, mapping, tinting, waxing and finishing.

Week 35: Recap of Facials

Students revisit full facial treatments, choosing appropriate products for skin type and demonstrating professional client care.

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