A GLASGOW college is offering the first hairdressing course of its kind.

The Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma, which is a degree level certificate, has launched at Glasgow Clyde College.

The course, which is a first for the industry, allows budding hair colourists to gain a deeper understanding of the profession.

The diploma will offer students both the practical and technical skills of hair colouring in a range of modules, from biology to business skills.

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Julie Wales, curriculum and quality leader at the college’s Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, said: “For far too long, hairdressers have been unable to gain higher level qualifications, unlike most other sectors.

“This qualification, which is at SCQF Level 9, will ensure their knowledge and skills are formalised to allow them to add to their skill set and develop leadership skills which further increases the vital contribution to the country’s economy that hairdressers make.” 

 The Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma takes up to 18 months to complete and will arm colourists with the most in-depth colour qualification available. The first intake of students will start this autumn.

Tatiana Suvorova, Wella's senior director, sales and education for the UK and Ireland, said: "Being able to offer a degree level program is a milestone for Wella and for the hairdressing industry. Our team of educators have worked tirelessly with Glasgow Clyde College over the last couple of years to develop a programme that we know is challenging and comprehensive.

“The Wella Colour Expert Higher Level Diploma will enable colourists to achieve truly remarkable work. This is further evidence that we work in the most aspirational and creative industry. We can't wait to welcome our first group of students later this year."