01Hairdressing Level 2
Build the consultation, cutting, styling, colouring and professional skills required in a modern salon.
Explore route →Hairdressing & barbering education
YOUR FUTURE.
YOUR CRAFT.
Develop practical skill, professional confidence and a clear route into the hair and barbering industry.
LEARNCREATE
PROGRESS
WORKPLACE TRAININGPRACTICAL ACADEMY DAYSEXPERT EDUCATOR SUPPORTCAREER-READY SKILLS
The HeadHunters standard
EDUCATION SHAPED
BY THE INDUSTRY.
HeadHunters Academy is the education arm of HeadHunters, bringing the pace, expectations and professional standards of working salons and barbershops into practical training.
We stand for strong foundations, honest feedback and confident progression. Learners are supported to understand not only how to perform a service, but how to communicate, work safely, serve clients and build a lasting career in hair or barbering.
PRACTICAL CRAFTPROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCESUPPORTED PROGRESSION
Government-funded routes
APPRENTICESHIPS BUILT
AROUND THE REAL WORLD
Train in employment, develop your knowledge and practical skills at the Academy, and work towards a current apprenticeship standard with structured educator support.
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02Barbering Level 2
Develop commercial cutting, fading, styling, shaving and client care through workplace learning.
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03Hairdressing Level 3
Progress your hairdressing knowledge, technical ability and professional confidence through employment and Academy training.
Explore route →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.
LEVEL 2
Build the practical foundation for professional salon work.
Explore fast-track route →LEVEL 3
Progress into advanced technical and creative hairdressing.
Explore fast-track route →LEVEL 2
Develop the commercial skills required by a modern barber.
Explore fast-track route →LEVEL 3
Advanced self-funded progression for qualified Level 2 barbers.
Explore fast-track route →Before enrolment
HeadHunters will confirm the selected VTCT Skills qualification number, registration availability, entry requirements, delivery plan, assessment requirements and total price.
HeadHunters qualification partner
VTCT SKILLS.
CLEAR ROUTES.
HeadHunters has selected VTCT Skills for its regulated hairdressing and barbering qualification routes. The exact qualification, registration status, funding eligibility and assessment arrangements are confirmed with every learner before enrolment.
More than a qualification
SUPPORTED FROM DAY ONE
Your educator helps turn ambition into a practical training plan across the workplace and the Academy.
- 01Clear onboardingUnderstand your programme, responsibilities and available support.
- 02Structured developmentConnect Academy learning with regular commercial experience.
- 03Progress with feedbackReview your development, priorities and next steps with your educator.
Focused development
PRIVATE COURSES FOR
WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Short, practical courses designed to strengthen a specific service, technique or commercial skill.
Principles of Balayage
Develop placement, saturation and blending choices that support a balanced balayage result.
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Skin Fade
Develop a repeatable process for cleaner guidelines, smoother transitions and stronger finishes.
Course details →
Men’s PU System Application
Specialist training in consultation, preparation, fitting, blending and maintenance of PU hair systems.
Course details →Hair and barbering education in Yorkshire
LOCAL TRAINING.
INDUSTRY AMBITION.
HeadHunters Academy supports learners, employers and working professionals in Leeds, Pontefract, Dewsbury and across West Yorkshire.
Explore current apprenticeship standards, self-funded VTCT qualification routes and focused private skills courses with educators who understand the expectations of a successful modern salon.
Contact the West Yorkshire Academy team →Not sure which route fits?
LET’S PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP.
Talk to the Academy team about apprenticeships, progression and focused private training.
Speak to the Academy