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Different Ways To Become A Hairdresser
So, you’re thinking of becoming a hairdresser? Excellent choice - congratulations!
There are two main routes onto the salon floor – a hands-on apprenticeship (earning while learning in a salon) or full-time/part-time college courses (NVQ Levels 1-3). Have a browse through and see which appeals to you most? Private academies, online courses and even Saturday jobs are also available.
Key training routes:
FURTHER EDUCATION (FE) COLLEGE
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You attend a local college full-time or part-time. This combines classroom theory with practical training in a salon environment, covering NVQ Levels 1-3.
You attend a local college full-time or part-time. This combines classroom theory with practical training in a salon environment, covering NVQ Levels 1-3.
HAIRDRESSING APPRENTICESHIP
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A favourite route for employers. You work in a salon (earning a wage) while studying for an NVQ Level 2 or 3. Typically takes 15-18 months.
A favourite route for employers. You work in a salon (earning a wage) while studying for an NVQ Level 2 or 3. Typically takes 15-18 months.
PRIVATE TRAINING ACADEMIES ![how to become a hairdresser]()
These provide intensive, often faster, courses to become "salon-ready", taking anywhere from 5 to 26 weeks.
These provide intensive, often faster, courses to become "salon-ready", taking anywhere from 5 to 26 weeks.
SATURDAY JOBS + MORE
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Starting early? Changing career path? Re-training? There are some more flexible routes into hairdressing that may interest you...
Starting early? Changing career path? Re-training? There are some more flexible routes into hairdressing that may interest you...
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