Hair up session

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

To complete Pin curls/ hair up.  

Lesson Objectives:

• Complete a Incompatibility test on a peer- record outcomes on individual record card. 
• Understand the importance of pin curling when completing a style 
• Complete a hair up look on a peer 
• Introduction to Concept 'Learner of the year 2025' competition 

Incompatibility Test 

Take a small cutting piece and place in 

20mls of liquid 6% (20Vol) Hydrogen peroxide with approximately 6 drops of perm lotion.

 You are checking to see if there is any fizzing, bubbles on the surface or if the hair disintegrates. 

What are your fears with doing hair up?

LEARNER OF THE YEAR 2025

Could YOU be the next Concept Hair Learner of the Year?

We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Concept Hair Learner of the Year competition is back!

This national competition offers up-and-coming hair stylists and barbers an opportunity to gain recognition for their exceptional creativity and skilful expertise.

Alongside the prestige of winning a national competition for the learners and colleges, the competition is completely free to enter and there are fantastic prizes to be won.

to enter: 

1. Must submit applications and category by 29th November

2. Registered competitors- submit photographic evidence 13th December - TC's apply 

3. Shortlisted entries in each category will complete in live final March 2025 

Round 1: Photographic Entries

Competitors are encouraged to work on live models where possible.

Participants will submit photographic entries for Round 1. The deadline for entries into Round 1 is 13th December 2024. The organisers have the discretion to allow late entries only if there are available places.

The winners of Round 1 will compete in the live final in March 2025 and will be notified by 1st February 2025. 

Concept Learner of the year 2025 

Hair up

Level 2 Hair Up – About the ‘Ton

Level 3 Hair Up – About the ‘Ton

Elegance redefined, bringing regency charm to life

Use any styling tools you wish

Before photos must show no plaits, twists or crimping

At least 80% of the hair must be up

You can use added hair, but this should make up no more than 30% of the style

Ornamentation can be used

Styling

Level 1 Styling – Fairytale

Level 2 Styling – Fairytale

Where magic meets style, unleash your fairytale fantasy

Hair can be styled up or down, or a combination of both, but no more than 30% can be up

Before photos must show the model’s hair dry to start

You can use ornamentation and accessories but these can make up no more than 30% of the overall style

You may not use added hair or hairpieces.

TEXTURED HAIR

Levels 2 & 3 Textured Hair – Glamour

Embrace the elegance of pure glamour in every style

Model must have hair type 3a to 4c, no wigs to be worn

Hair can be styled up or down, or a combination of both

Before photos must show the model’s hair dry to start

You can use ornamentation and accessories but these can make up no more than 30% of the overall style

AVANT-GARDE

Levels 2 & 3 Avant-Garde – Environmental Impact

Envisioning environmental impact through bold design

All styling products and tools are allowed, including heated equipment

Added and pre-prepared hair is allowed but must be connected seamlessly to existing hair and must not cover more than 50% of the entire finished head

No wigs are allowed

Model may have permanent hair extensions

Before photos must show model’s hair without preparation of the styling element (e.g. plaits and twists)

Hair up looks 

Foundations for hair up