Level 4 Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing
The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical and creative competence in professional cutting, colouring, styling, specialist hair services, client consultation, salon operations and portfolio development.
About this qualification
The Level 4 Diploma in Advanced and Creative Hairdressing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical and creative competence in professional cutting, colouring, styling, specialist hair services, client consultation, salon operations and portfolio development.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Advanced Hairdressing Fundamentals
- Precision Cutting
- Layering Techniques
- Creative Cutting
- Advanced Styling
- Creative Hair Design
- Fashion and Trend Awareness
- Advanced Hair Colouring
- Balayage
- Ombré Techniques
- Highlighting
- Colour Correction Awareness
- Chemical-Treatment Safety
- Hair Extensions
- Extension Maintenance
- Specialist Hair Services
- Client Consultation
- Client Communication
- Salon Workflow Management
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety
- Salon Hygiene
- Creative Portfolio Development
- Client Records
- Creative Hairdressing Projects
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Professional Hair Stylists
- Salon Professionals
- Hairdressing Supervisors
- Creative Stylists
- Learners progressing into advanced hairdressing roles
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced cutting and styling competence.
- Strengthen creative colour skills.
- Improve specialist hair-service knowledge.
- Develop professional client-consultation competence.
- Improve salon-management awareness.
- Build a professional creative portfolio.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, creative portfolio and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, portfolio submission and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 creative portfolio and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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