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FAST-TRACK TRAINING.
VISIBLE PROGRESS.

Self-funded VTCT qualifications and focused skills development for hairdressers and barbers.

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Hair educator demonstrating precise sectioning tension and cutting control

Self-funded VTCT qualifications

FAST-TRACK YOUR
PROFESSIONAL ROUTE.

Four in-house qualification routes for learners funding their own training. These are separate from government-funded apprenticeships and are designed as focused, practical progression.

Before enrolment

HeadHunters will confirm the selected VTCT Skills qualification number, registration availability, entry requirements, delivery plan, assessment requirements and total price.

Hairdressing

PRIVATE HAIR COURSES

Technique-led development across finishing, colour, extensions and cutting.

Stylist creating polished curls with a round brush and professional hairdryer
1 dayFrom £120

Mastering the Curly Blow Dry

Create polished movement, volume and longevity with better control from preparation to finish.

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Colourist applying lightener to clean foil sections during lightening and toning training
1 dayFrom £180

Lightening and Toning

Build a more confident approach to controlled lift, tone selection and clean finishing.

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Hair extension specialist applying discreet extensions in precise rows
1 dayFrom £550

Hair Extension Application

Develop a structured approach to consultation, preparation, placement, application and aftercare.

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Stylist cutting elevated face framing sections for a modern layered hairstyle
1 dayFrom £180

Wolf & Butterfly Layering

Understand two modern layering families and how to make them work for real clients.

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Stylist using controlled elevation and clean sectioning to cut a graduated bob
1 dayFrom £180

Mastering the Graduated Bob

Refine sectioning, tension, balance and control in an essential commercial haircut.

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Colourist hand painting balayage lightener with deliberate placement and saturation
1 dayFrom £210

Principles of Balayage

Develop placement, saturation and blending choices that support a balanced balayage result.

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Hair educator demonstrating precise sectioning tension and cutting control
1 dayFrom £180

Precision Cutting

Strengthen the fundamentals that create cleaner shapes, reliable balance and better finishes.

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Barbering

PRIVATE BARBER COURSES

Practical development in cutting, shaving, colour and specialist systems.

Barber colourist applying a natural grey blending colour to short men's hair
2 daysFrom £660

Men’s Colouring

Add confident, commercially relevant colour choices to the modern barbering service menu.

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Barber creating a precise skin fade with a smooth clipper transition
1 dayFrom £180

Skin Fade

Develop a repeatable process for cleaner guidelines, smoother transitions and stronger finishes.

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Barber shaping medium length men's hair using scissors and comb
1 dayFrom £180

Mid-to-Long Hair: Mastering Scissor Work

Build confidence with shape, weight, movement and finish on longer men’s hair.

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Barber performing a traditional wet shave with safe straight razor technique
1 dayFrom £180

Wet Shave Intensive

Develop safe preparation, confident razor handling and a refined traditional service.

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Hair replacement specialist positioning a polyurethane hair system for a natural blend
1 dayFrom £1500

Men’s PU System Application

Specialist training in consultation, preparation, fitting, blending and maintenance of PU hair systems.

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SKILLS TRAINING.
WITHOUT BORDERS.

Our focused hairdressing and barbering tutorials are being reimagined for a flexible online Academy.

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