Hair, nails, make-up. manicures, pedicures, cutting and styling. Do those words get your attention? If you are contemplating a career, or a career move into the hairdressing or beauty therapy industry then City & Guilds have a treatment for you.

The Diploma in Salon Services allows you to gain a valuable insight into the hair and beauty sector, helping develop the relevant skills and knowledge to start or further your career in the industry.

The qualification has been approved by Habia - the standards setting body for hairdressing in the UK.

Who is it aimed at?

Salon Services is aimed at anyone contemplating a career or career move into hairdressing and beauty therapy.

Qualification structure

To achieve the certificate in hairdressing or beauty therapy you will need to complete 8 units (including a GOLA test). To achieve the combined certificate in hair and beauty, you'll need to complete 10 units (including a GOLA test).

To achieve the diploma in hairdressing or beauty therapy you will need to complete 13 units (including a GOLA test). To achieve the combined diploma in hair and beauty, you'll need to complete 13 units (including a GOLA test).

How will I learn and be assessed?

For each of these qualifications, you will be required to complete one assignment for each unit and one multiple-choice online (GOLA) test covering mandatory generic units. Assignments are externally set and internally marked and graded.

Progression

The natural route of progression would be to move on to either the Hairdressing level 1 NVQ or Beauty Therapy level 1 NVQ. If you are aged 16 or over, you may go straight to the appropriate level 2 NVQ. If you are unable to obtain a suitable work placement, or have limited access to a realistic working environment, a level 2 Hair or Beauty Diploma is also a suitable choice.

We also offer a wide range of Leadership and Management qualifications through our sister organisation ILM.

Where is my nearest centre?

Our centre finder function can help you find a City & Guilds centre near you. Type in your postcode into the find a centre box on the left hand side of this page. All centres that offer this qualification, within a 50 mile radius of the postcode you entered, will be listed along with any contact information we have for them.