LEVEL 2
Build the practical foundation for professional salon work.
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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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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 3
Progress into advanced technical and creative hairdressing.
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Develop the commercial skills required by a modern barber.
Explore fast-track route →LEVEL 3
Advanced self-funded progression for qualified Level 2 barbers.
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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.
Mastering the Curly Blow Dry
Create polished movement, volume and longevity with better control from preparation to finish.
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Lightening and Toning
Build a more confident approach to controlled lift, tone selection and clean finishing.
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Hair Extension Application
Develop a structured approach to consultation, preparation, placement, application and aftercare.
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Wolf & Butterfly Layering
Understand two modern layering families and how to make them work for real clients.
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Mastering the Graduated Bob
Refine sectioning, tension, balance and control in an essential commercial haircut.
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Principles of Balayage
Develop placement, saturation and blending choices that support a balanced balayage result.
Course details →Precision Cutting
Strengthen the fundamentals that create cleaner shapes, reliable balance and better finishes.
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PRIVATE BARBER COURSES
Practical development in cutting, shaving, colour and specialist systems.
Men’s Colouring
Add confident, commercially relevant colour choices to the modern barbering service menu.
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Skin Fade
Develop a repeatable process for cleaner guidelines, smoother transitions and stronger finishes.
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Mid-to-Long Hair: Mastering Scissor Work
Build confidence with shape, weight, movement and finish on longer men’s hair.
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Wet Shave Intensive
Develop safe preparation, confident razor handling and a refined traditional service.
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Men’s PU System Application
Specialist training in consultation, preparation, fitting, blending and maintenance of PU hair systems.
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