Extension and Hair Styling
You’ll gain confidence and progress your hairdressing skills through this course, developing a deeper understanding of extension and styling techniques. It aligns with UK sector best practice and expectations. Study flexibly at your own pace, enhancing your value to employers across the UK.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Extension and Hair Styling
Overview
This Extension and Hair Styling course is fully CPD-accredited and delivered online, tailored for UK learners ready to advance their hairdressing capabilities. It offers flexible study options to fit your lifestyle and supports your ongoing professional development.
You will increase your understanding of hair care, styling techniques, and extension application. The course encourages practical decision-making aligned with sector best practices, helping you make ethical and quality-conscious choices in your work. This deepened knowledge improves your effectiveness and leadership within hairdressing settings.
Designed for hairdressers and beauty professionals focused on skill-building, this course provides recognised CPD value. It suits learners aiming to refine their craft through self-paced online study and benefits from dedicated UK-based support throughout their learning journey.
Key highlights:
- Skill-focused training in hair extension and styling techniques
- Flexible, self-paced online learning with 12 months’ access
- CPD-accredited to support your professional development
- Practical modules covering hair care, tools, and upstyling
- Designed for UK learners seeking industry-relevant skills
- Includes assessment with instant feedback to reinforce learning
Accreditation & Recognition
This Extension and Hair Styling 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 £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Extension and Hair Styling 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 £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?
- Hairdressers seeking to enhance styling and extension skills
- Beauty professionals aiming to expand service offerings
- Salon staff improving technical knowledge and client care
- Individuals wishing to build confidence in hair treatments
- Learners focused on practical, skills-based professional growth
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Hair Stylist: £18,000 to £26,000 per year
- Salon Assistant: £16,000 to £21,000 per year
- Junior Hairdresser: £17,000 to £22,000 per year
- Hair Extension Specialist: £20,000 to £28,000 per year
- Beauty Therapist with Hair Skills: £18,000 to £25,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confidence in applying hair extensions safely and effectively
- Capability to select appropriate hair care treatments
- Understanding of professional hair washing and styling methods
- Proficiency with hairdressing tools and equipment
- Ability to create classic and modern hairstyles with precision
- Enhanced communication skills for client consultations
- Knowledge of hair types, colours, and texture variations
- Leadership in managing styling sessions ethically and professionally
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College 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
Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence in Extension and Hair Styling with this CPD-accredited course, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding.

