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Hairdressing

We’ll get you work ready learning your craft in professional salon environments, the Image Centres, with paying clients. 

Our tutors have lots of industry experience and links with salons.  You’ll learn the very latest, cutting, colouring and creative styling techniques from those at the top of their game, using the best products on the market.

The Image Centre is a Neal & Wolf partner, with associated high stand facilities and tuition. 

Why we’re cut above the rest

  • Work experience in some of the best salons around.
  • We’ll support you to enter top skills competitions including WorldSkills.
  • Visiting guest speakers, so you’ll learn from industry leaders in creative hair design.
  • Feel part of the team wearing your own salon uniform.
  • Top of the range extended salons and facilities.
  • You’ll be work ready for salons, hotels or cruise ships or for your own business start-ups.

Your future career

  • Colour Specialist
  • Industry Rep
  • Salon Owner
  • Stylist
  • Teacher/Trainer
  • TV, Film, Theatre Stylist
16-18 Apprenticeships Adults
I Am
16-18
Aspire to Hair and Beauty
Entry Level Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Entry 3) is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Certificate
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Entry Level
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Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Diploma
The Level 1 Diploma is in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. The qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you to the...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus
Level: Level 1
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Introduction to the Hair Sector Diploma
The Level 1 Diploma is in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. The qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you to the...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 1
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Hair and Media Make-Up Studies Diploma
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety practice, Anatomy and Physiology.

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 2
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Nail Technology Certificate
Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in: how to provide and maintain nail enhancements and manicure treatments
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Certificate
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus
Level: Level 2
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Women's Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety practice, Anatomy and Physiology.

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 2
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Women's Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to an advanced level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services as well as...
Student Type: 16-18 year olds
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
Level: Level 3
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I Am an
Adult Learner
Basic Cutting Techniques
This course is an ideal introduction into hairdressing or just to help you learn basic cutting techniques.

The course will focus on cutting fringes and hair at one length, ideal...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Entry Level
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Basic Hair styling
This course is an ideal introduction into hairdressing or just to help you learn basic styling techniques.
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Entry Level
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Hair Extensions
This course is an ideal introduction into hair extensions. Hair extensions increase the length and volume of the hair.
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Entry Level
Campus: Leigh Campus
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Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Diploma
The Level 1 Diploma is in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. The qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you to the...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Campus: Leigh Campus
View Course
Introduction to the Hair Sector Diploma
The Level 1 Diploma is in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector. The qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills through introducing you to the...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 1
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
View Course
Hair and Media Make-Up Studies Diploma
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety practice, Anatomy and Physiology.

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
View Course
Nail Technology Certificate
Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in: how to provide and maintain nail enhancements and manicure treatments
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Certificate
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Leigh Campus
View Course
Women's Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma
Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of Health and Safety practice, Anatomy and Physiology.

You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
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Womens Hairdressing City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
If you want to specialise within this highly rewarding hair industry then this course is for you. The knowledge and skills included are highly commercial and taught to a professional...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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Women's Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
The purpose of this qualification is to develop your practical skills to an advanced level of occupational ability to enable you to perform your own salon services as well as...
Student Type: Adults
Qualification: Diploma
Study Mode: Full Time
Level: Level 3
Campus: Leigh Campus, Parsons Walk Campus
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I Am Looking For An
Apprenticeship
Advanced and Creative Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Advanced and Creative Hair Professionals are creative, passionate, and driven professionals who work without supervision, managing themselves and others when required. They provide a quality service, whilst working to the...
Student Type: Apprenticeship
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Off Site
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Hair Professional Level 2 Apprenticeship
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...
Student Type: Apprenticeship
Qualification: Other
Study Mode: Part Time
Level: Level 2
Campus: Parsons Walk Campus
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