Hair Professional — Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2)

There are two distinctly different job roles within this occupational profile: Hairdresser and Barber.

Hairdressers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using a range of techniques, style and finish hair to create variety of looks, and colour and lighten hair for ladies and men.

Barbers will be able to shampoo and condition hair, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and finish hair, cut facial hair into shape and provide shaving services for men.

Hairdressers and barbers must be able to work with all hair types ranging from straight hair to very curly, wiry hair. They also need to be able to carry out consultations with clients, demonstrate the professionalism, values, behaviours, communication skills and safe working practices associated with their role and be able to work without supervision to a high level of precision, with exceptional client care skills.

We have a dedicated, passionate and award-winning team of hair lecturers, all with years of experience in the industry.

We have a specially equipped commercial salon in Nottingham city centre on Wheeler Gate, where you’ll be able to put everything, you’ve learned into practice with real clients and take ownership of your own learning which will gain your confidence and build your professional portfolio.

You’ll get the opportunity to take part in national competitions. Students have previously had their work featured in national magazines.

We’re all set up to give you a great start to your career, offering you continual professional development in your chosen field.

We have fabulous links with industry, such as companies include: Wella, Osmo and many more.