Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing and Barbering (ITEC)

These are Basic hairdressing courses that enable you to attain all the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work in any salon to become a men’s or / ladies hairstylist.

You will learn how to:
– Maintain health & safety in the workplace
– Advise clients on products and services and identify what they want
– Carry out reception duties
– Shampoo and condition hair, learn basic techniques in haircutting, barbering techniques different methods in hairstyling, Colouring, and Perming hair to achieve a variety of looks
– The potential hairdresser will be able to work quite confidently on their own on successful completion of the course

Lessons are in English or Greek.

Duration: 16 months
An ITEC Diploma and a Tina Kay Certificate of Attendance will be given upon successful completion of the course.

Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (ITEC)

This intense course specializes in the art of men’s hairdressing. It covers the basic steps required to produce traditional and current men’s haircuts. Cutting techniques focus heavily on scissor over comb and clipper over comb, with and without using cutting guards.  The course is suitable for people who are new to men’s hairdressing. This course includes theory, assignment work and theoretical / practical examinations to gain the internationally recognised diploma. Duration: Approx. 8 months

The main skills the Learner will acquire are:

  • Shampoo and Condition Hair – how to massage the hair and scalp correctly to cleanse, condition and treat the client’s hair
  • Cut Men’s Hair – develop basic cutting techniques to create a range of looks and recognition of critical influencing factors associated with men’s cutting
  • Cut Men’s Facial Hair – develop basic cutting techniques to create a range of looks and designs on facial hair
  • Styling Men’s Hair – develop skills to develop a range of looks, including straightening and finger styling and the use of finishing products
  • Colour and Lighten Hair
  • Provide Scalp Massage Services
  • Salon Reception Duties
  • Working with Others in a Salon

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Barbering – NEW!

It is recommended that Learners should have achieved a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering or equivalent.
Duration : – 9 months 1 Day per Week (Every Thursday)

At Level 3 we provide an intensive barbering skills course for anyone with previous experience. The aim is to bring the standard of the learners’ skills to the highest level. The course includes both theoretical and practical lessons, with which the learner will be trained in all the latest trends, beard trims and hair tattoos.
On completion, learners will be ready for employment anywhere in the world.

This course covers:

  • You will perfect your scissors over comb technique.
  • Design and create a range of facial hair shapes.
  • Hot towel shaving.
  • Follow procedures to work safely.
  • Creatively cut hair using a combination of barbering techniques.
  • Advanced clipper techniques.
  • Advanced free hand cutting techniques.
  • Fading techniques.
  • Promote additional services and products to customers.
  • Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business.
  • Contribute to the Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Promotional Activities.
  • Develop and Enhance Your Creative Hairdressing Skills.
  • Design and Create Patterns in Hair.
For more information and registrations please call 7000 0430

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Hairdressing (Ladies) (ITEC)

This is the highest level qualification for hairdresser. Will be able to learn what it entails to own or manage a salon and to be responsible for junior stylists and other staff within a salon environment. Students will learn how to promote their work at a higher level.

At this level the candidate will:
– Develop and promote of their own work through photo shoots, fashion, and hair shows
– Need to ensure their own actions reduce risks to health and safety
– Need to identify and promote additional products or services that are available to the client and gain their commitment to them
– Also need to provide hairdressing consultation services; this will include analyzing their hair, skin and scalp and making recommendations
– Learn advanced Haircutting, Coloring, Perming, high styling techniques
– After completing this course the candidate can progress to an ITEC teacher training course

TinaKay Fast Track Courses

Only available for experienced and professional hairdressers

A TK CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE IS GIVEN

    TK Cutting Basics
    This is a refresher course for students who want to recap their basic hairdressing techniques in hair cutting in ladies hairdressing. Includes all basic techniques, including texturizing technique. Duration: 30 hours

    TK Men’s Hairdressing Basics
    This intense course specializes in the art of men’s hairdressing. It covers the basic steps required to produce traditional and current men’s haircuts. Cutting techniques focus heavily on scissor over comb and clipper over comb, with and without using cutting guards. The course is suitable for professional hairdressers who want to specialize in men’s hairdressing. There lessons are paid by the hour

    TK Men’s Shaving Course
    This course will teach you the art of wet and hot towel shaving techniques. Learn the art of cut-throat shaving with hot towels on our shaving course. Practice will take place on live models to enable you to build your confidence. Duration: 10 hours – 2 days

    TK Colouring Basics
    The course includes a foundation hair colour theory & practical sessions. The course is suitable for anyone wishing to increase or refresh their foundation knowledge in hair colouring. Duration: 5 days

    TK High Styles Basics
    This workshop covers all aspects of basic long hair including vertical rolls and simple plaits. It is designed for people with little or no experience in long hair work. Duration: 2 days

    TK High Styles Creative
    This is the ultimate inspirational course for experienced stylists who are ready to push their creativity to the max and learn more advanced hairstyling techniques. Duration : 1 day (6-8 hours)

    TK Hair Clipper Design Course (freestyle and/or portraits)
    The only course of its kind in Cyprus. Learn the art of designs using clippers. This intense course teaches you from simple lines to complete portraits. A hands on clipper/trimmer cutting class on advanced hair tattooing. Students must have some experience as barbers or hairdressers. Students will be taught to fade, shape and blend. The course will feature demonstrations on live models by the instructor, as well as hands on work on models by the students. Students are encouraged to bring live models rather than mannequins to the class to work on if they so desire. Complex geometric designs will be demonstrated as well as the principles of free hand design.