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Explore routes into the hairdressing industry
Congratulations – you’re thinking of becoming a hairdresser! But where to start?
Below you’ll find info on the main routes into a career in hairdressing. Have a browse through, see which best suits your working style, personality and end goals – plus hear from those who’ve already walked the walk!
You can become a hairdresser through a number of different routes:
COLLEGE
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Confident in the classroom? Empowered by peers? Then studying at college could be your bag.
Confident in the classroom? Empowered by peers? Then studying at college could be your bag.
APPRENTICESHIPS
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Hands-on more your vibe? Sounds like an apprenticeship is for you – earn a wage while training on the job.
Hands-on more your vibe? Sounds like an apprenticeship is for you – earn a wage while training on the job.
PRIVATE TRAINING PROVIDERS ![how to become a hairdresser]()
Looking to fast-track your learning? Private training providers can offer state-of-art facilities and quicker routes to get qualified.
Looking to fast-track your learning? Private training providers can offer state-of-art facilities and quicker routes to get qualified.
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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