A trainee hair stylist discusses the numeracy skills she needs, in this lesson-starting classroom resource designed for Key Stage 4 pupils taking a foundation or higher-level vocational 14-19 diploma in health and beauty.
This video on functional skills reveals the need to be able to deal quickly and accurately with fractions when mixing up hair dye, as well as the ability to maintain stock levels of products.
Questions are raised to stimulate further discussion among secondary students, in this easy-to-use resource.
