La Louve offers different learning routes depending on your schedule and career goals. Nationally and internationally accredited hairdressing training in Pretoria. Use the finder below to see which programme fits you.
Real training. Real salon experience. Real qualifications.
Choose Your Hairdressing Programme
Filter by how you want to learn and which qualification you’re after.
Hairdressing: Full-Time
Learn the practical and theoretical skills required to build a career in professional hairdressing.
Classes run every day of the week, covering knowledge modules (theory) and practical modules. Workplace modules take place after fulltime studies is complete.
- Classes include knowledge modules (theory) and practical modules
- Work experience modules completed after fulltime learning
- Apply for final summative assessment/trade test on completion
Hairdressing: Part-Time
Study while working, attending class one day a week and gaining real salon experience the rest of the time.
- Register at La Louve and an accredited salon of your choice
- Classes on a Monday or Tuesday; work in the salon the rest of the week on work experience modules
- Complete all modules, logbook and evidence log, then apply for final summative assessment and/or trade test
Evening Classes
Follows the part-time syllabus or skills training, on Wednesday evenings, for those who need to fit study around a full day.
- Follows the part-time learning syllabus or skills training
- Wednesday evenings
City & Guilds L3 (International)
An optional international qualification alongside your National Qualification, recognised by City and Guilds (UK).
Covers styling, cutting, colouring, perming, salon reception, health and safety, and more. See the full module list below.
See fees & requirements →Barber Skills Programme
Wahl undergraduate, gents, hot towel and grooming: professional barbering standards, 9 cuts, hot towel and shave.
Class fees: R18,000 (with mannequin and clamp). Optional kit (Wahl electric clippers, scissors, razor, cutting comb): R5,000.
See fees & requirements →Other QCTO Approved Skills
Six separate skills programmes, completed in your own time, at your own pace, one class per week.
- Hair and scalp treatment attendant: 23 credits
- Hair colouring attendant: 51 credits
- Chemical hair reformation: 51 credits
- Hair cutting attendant: 60 credits
- Styling attendant: 56 credits
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Choose How You Want To Learn
Full-Time
Classes Monday to Friday, covering theory and practical modules together.
Learn More
- Classes include knowledge modules (theory) and practical modules
- Work experience modules completed after fulltime learning
- Apply for final summative assessment/trade test after completion
Part-Time
One class day per week, while you work in an accredited salon the rest of the time.
Learn More
- Register at La Louve and an accredited salon of your choice
- Work experience in the salon for the rest of the week
- Complete modules, logbook and evidence log, then apply for final assessment/trade test
Evening Classes
Wednesday evenings, following the part-time syllabus or skills training.
Learn More
- Follows the part-time learning syllabus or skills training
- Wednesday evenings
Qualification Pathways: National Qualification
Knowledge Modules
- Introductory studies
- Hair and skin
- Shampoo, conditioners and treatments
- Communication and sales
- Hairstyling
- Hair cutting
- Chemical hair services
Practical Skill Modules
- Shampoo, condition and treatment
- Style hair
- Cut hair
- Colour hair
- Provide chemical hair treatment
- Maintain professional customer services
Work Experience Modules
- Provide shampoo in the salon
- Provide hairstyling
- Provide haircutting
- Provide chemical
- Maintain
City & Guilds Level 3
An optional international qualification, taken alongside the National Qualification.
View all City & Guilds L3 modules
| Module | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 104 | Styling men's hair | 3 credits |
| 201 | Working in the hair industry | 4 credits |
| 202 | Follow health and safety in the salon | 3 credits |
| 203 | Client consultation for hair services | 3 credits |
| 204 | Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp | 3 credits |
| 205 | Promote products and services to clients in a salon | 3 credits |
| 206 | Cut women's hair | 8 credits |
| 207 | Colour and lighten hair | 10 credits |
| 208 | Perm and neutralise hair | 7 credits |
| 209 | The art of dressing hair | 5 credits |
| 210 | Cut men's hair | 6 credits |
| 213 | Display stock to promote sales in a salon | 3 credits |
| 215 | Provide scalp massage services | 4 credits |
| 216 | Salon reception duties | 3 credits |
| 217 | Style and finish African type hair | 5 credits |
| 302 | Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon | 4 credits |
| 303 | Hairdressing consultation support for colleagues | 3 credits |
| 304 | Cut women's hair to create a variety of looks | 8 credits |
| 305 | Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques | 7 credits |
| 306 | Colour hair to create a variety of looks | 11 credits |
| 307 | Human resource management within the hair & beauty sector | 7 credits |
| 308 | Perm hair to create a variety of looks | 7 credits |
| 309 | Provide hair extensions services | 5 credits |
| 311 | Bridal hairstyling | 4 credits |
| 316 | Creative hairdressing design skills | 8 credits |
| 317 | Promote and sell products and services to clients | 4 credits |
| 410 | Hair colour correction | 12 credits |
Why Choose La Louve
Our trainers work in the salon on days they’re not teaching, keeping them current with new techniques.
Our student salon on Wednesdays gives fulltime learners real salon experience under supervision.
Top and hardworking learners get the opportunity to do their workplace hours in our fulltime salon.
Both City & Guilds and SAQA syllabus, so you can qualify nationally and internationally.
Colour expert trainers on staff.
Study Material & Student Experience
- Study material included: textbooks on Google Drive, plus additional notes and handouts
- Additional workshops from various industry suppliers will be arranged
- Hair shows and workshops give learners additional exposure
- Tradeshow will be end of August
- Learners are responsible for getting their own models for exams
Ready to Start Your Hairdressing Career?
Whichever route fits your life, we’ll help you get there. Take the next step today.