ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Smoothing and Straightening Hair Services
This qualification develops professional skills in smoothing and straightening hair services, including consultation, hair analysis, chemical and non-chemical techniques, health and safety, application methods, aftercare, and salon-based practical competence.
Course Features
This qualification is a vocational, competency-based hairdressing course designed to develop practical and theoretical expertise in smoothing and straightening services aligned with industry standards.
- Nationally aligned vocational hairdressing qualification
- Focus on chemical and non-chemical smoothing techniques
- Practical salon-based training with real client work
- Emphasis on health, safety, and hygiene compliance
- Client consultation and professional communication skills
- Assessment through practical, theory, and portfolio evidence
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Smoothing and Straightening Hair Services is designed to equip learners with the technical and professional skills required to perform safe and effective hair smoothing and straightening treatments in a salon environment. The qualification focuses on both knowledge and practical application, ensuring learners understand hair structure, treatment science, and service delivery standards.
Develops practical salon-based smoothing skills
Covers chemical and temporary straightening methods
Builds consultation and client care ability
Teaches product selection and application techniques
Strengthens health and safety compliance knowledge
Supports progression into advanced hairdressing qualifications
What You'll Learn
This course develops both technical and professional competencies required to deliver smoothing and straightening hair services safely and effectively in a salon environment.
Understand hair structure, types, and treatment suitability
Carry out client consultation and hair analysis
Prepare hair for smoothing and straightening services
Perform temporary and chemical straightening techniques
Apply products using correct sectioning and timing control
Provide aftercare and maintenance advice to clients
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for learners entering or progressing within the hairdressing and beauty industry, particularly those interested in specialist hair services.
Aspiring hairdressers and salon assistants
Junior stylists developing technical skills
Learners progressing from Level 1 hair qualifications
Individuals seeking salon employment in hair services
Freelance or mobile hair stylists
Professionals upgrading to advanced hairdressing pathways
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 2 Certificate in Smoothing and Straightening Hair Services course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Client Consultation and Hair Analysis
Preparation for Smoothing and Straightening Services
Temporary Straightening Techniques
Chemical Smoothing and Straightening Treatments
Application Techniques and Service Delivery
Aftercare and Maintenance Advice
Professional Practice in Salon Environment
Course Requirements
This qualification is open entry at centre discretion, with learners typically expected to meet basic suitability criteria for vocational training.
Minimum age 16 years (recommended standard entry)
Basic literacy and communication skills
Assessments
Assessment is designed to confirm both practical competence and theoretical understanding through industry-standard evaluation methods.
Practical salon-based assessments
Written knowledge tests or assignments
Portfolio of evidence from real or realistic clients
Assessor observation and professional discussion
Progression
This qualification provides a strong foundation for further training and employment within the hairdressing and beauty sector.
Progress to Level 3 Hairdressing qualifications
Specialise in advanced chemical hair services
Employment as junior stylist or salon technician
Progress into self-employed or freelance hair services
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