SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS

We’ve put together just some of the courses available this year to help upskill your salon staff and future-proof your business

SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL

Over 83% of HJ readers said that they were looking to invest in education in 2023. The first step to doing this is to identify the skills gap that your staff may have so you can invest your money in the right place. There are many benefits to upskilling your salon staff, at all levels, and it’s important to remember that trends are constantly evolving, treatments and products are being developed and clients are expecting you to deliver. 80% of you also told us that there isn’t enough emphasis placed on education in the industry with key areas for focus that were highlighted being cutting and styling knowledge, product knowledge and, overwhelmingly, communication and consultation skills. So take a look at the courses available, to not only help you stay ahead of the competition, but to also show your staff you’re invested in their future.

HAIR EDUCATION 2023

1. SALON PROMOTIONS ACADEMY: BRIDAL HAIR MASTERCLASS

Learn how to start building a bridal reputation through social media, consultation, prep, timings, products and accessories whilst learning the most up to date trends.

10 July 2023, £150pp
salonpromotions.co.uk/bridal-hair-masterclass-bridal-couture

SALON PROMOTIONS

2. NOVO CABELO TRAINING FACILITY, NORTHUMBERLAND: HAIR REPLACEMENT TRAINING

A full day, hands-on training session with a live model and lifetime access to the online hair replacement course.This training aims to give you the confidence to offer this life changing service to people with irreversible hair loss.

£1980, at your business from £2900 
novocabelo.co.uk/training

3. HEAD QUARTERS BARBERING ACADEMY, YARM: LUXURY HOT TOWEL SHAVING

This five-day course is designed to teach students the art of traditional hot towel shaving. Students will work on live models to practise their skills and will leave feeling equipped with the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality shaves.

£375pp
head-quarters.co.uk/products/luxury-hot-towel-shaving

4. HOUSE OF SASSOON, LONDON: ABC+ COMPLETE CUT & COLOUR

The ABC+ Complete Cut & Colour four-day course is based on the world-renowned training that Sassoon deliver to their own teams.You will learn how decades of techniques developed through Sassoon’s globally acknowledged collections have kept Sassoon at the forefront of the global industry.

3 July 2023, £1201pp
sassoon-academy.com/courses

5. SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL, LONDON: THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOSHOOT EXPERIENCE

Over the course of two days, you’ll be mentored by one of Schwarzkopf Professional’s award-winning hairdressers as you work through the stages of creating your own professional imagery.Your shoot will start with a deep dive into the latest trends before being guided through model casting, make-up and styling – and of course, creating your own look to shoot.

26–27 June 2023, £2000pp
skpevents.co.uk/ask-academy

6. VTCT, NATIONWIDE: VTCT COLLECTIVE LIVE

With the success of the inaugural VTCT Collective LIVE Tour in the spring this year,VTCT will be back in the Autumn term with another series of face-to-face events.They will be hitting even more cities and bringing some of the UK’s finest hairdressers and barbering talent with them.

FREE
vtct.org.uk/the-hair-and-barbering-collective

7. OSMO, NATIONWIDE: OSMO BLEACH & TONE

Through live demonstrations and a hands-on workshop, you will gain the knowledge and assurance to offer a strong consultation pushing your colour offering to the next level - ideal for new colour starters and colourists, and all hairdressers wanting to gain confidence in their modern colouring techniques.

Price on application
osmo.uk.com

8. NATIONAL NUMERACY, ONLINE: NATIONAL NUMERACY CHALLENGE

Maths is central to many tasks we do every day, from measuring out colour treatments, to ordering stock.The National Numeracy Challenge is a free, online tool designed to help people improve both their confidence and skills with everyday maths. If you’re not as confident as you would like to be sign-up for the National Numeracy Challenge and start your learning journey.

nationalnumeracy.org.uk/challenge/hji

9. WELLA EDUCATION, WELLA STUDIO/ONLINE: WELLA COLOUR HIGHER LEVEL DIPLOMA

Over 18 months,The Wella Colour Higher Level Diploma will arm colourists with the most in-depth colour qualification available, and students will graduate at Glasgow University in a formal ceremony.The course will be a mixture of days in the Wella Studio, self-study at home, virtual classrooms and both online and practical assignments.

£3,750pp (excluding VAT). Contact your nearest Wella Studio: wellastudiolondon@wella.com, wellastudiomanchester@wella.com, wellastudiodublin@wella.com

10. BARBER.JOSH.O.P EDUCATION, ONLINE: THE ART OF PRECISION

The Art of Precision one year course is an in depth, extensive barbering education, building on, advancing and elevating your knowledge, understanding and usage of the worldrenowned D.F.S Formula. Consisting of 12 modules covering all aspects of modern barbering from anatomy, layering & graduation to fading, styling and more!

£300pp
the-o.learnworlds.com/course/barberjoshop-the-art-of-precision-1-year-course

11. ELEVEN AUSTRALIA, IN-SALON: COLOUR INTERMIX CLASS

In this in-salon five-hour session, six stylists will explore the Liquid Demi Permanent range and learn how to customise colour to build a seasonal bespoke colour palette for your clientele.You will learn how to work with the colour wheel and customise the range.

£525
wonderful-brands.com/wonderful-education

12. YELLOW PROFESSIONAL, IN-SALON: BLONDE AMBITION

Over a five-hour in-salon session, six stylists will learn how to create beautiful clean blondes which complements your client's skin tone.You will learn how to use your client's undercoats and natural tones to neutralise unwanted tones.

£424 + VAT
wonderful-brands.com/wonderful-education

13. NVNT, NATIONWIDE: TOTAL CONCEPT PHOTOGRAPHIC INSPIRATION DAY

Akos Bodi, NVNT Co-Founder and International Artistic Director will take you behind the scenes and share his insights on how to successfully assemble a successful photo shoot, and participants will engage in demonstrations and workshops to sharpen their aesthetic sense as well as technical skills.

£850pp
nvnthaircare.com/education

14. GOLDWELL, GOLDWELL ACADEMY LONDON: CLASSIC, CREATE, CAPTURE

Jack Mead and Lydia Wolfe have amassed an impressive joint social media following, as well as national and international awards.Their fresh and dynamic approach to cutting education brings the skill and technique of classic hairdressing into the digital age and onto the salon floor.

10 July 2023, £300pp
goldwell.com/en-gb/education

Goldwell

15. WAHL, RAMSGATE: CREATIVE ADVANCED: GENTS

Creative Advanced: Gents is made up of demonstrations and in-depth practical sessions. On this course you will learn demonstrations, the Wahl 5 step method, the latest techniques, texturing, blending, layering and more.

10 July 2023, £120pp
wahl.co.uk/product/creative-advanced-gents

16. GHD, NATIONWIDE: 2023 EDUCATION

All ghd salons registered within the Partnership Programme are entitled to free education, across various dynamic formats, with varying allocations available across the pillars for ghd’s Premier Partner, Partner and Affiliate salons.

To find out more, or to discover the full range of ghd education, speak to your ghd business development manager or call 01924 423400

17. GREAT LENGTHS, NATIONWIDE: 10-MINUTE TECHNIQUES WITH KIRBY BLYTHE

10-Minute Techniques is designed to teach a range of four hair-up techniques, using GL Tape hair extensions.The one-day course will showcase the versatility of using GL Tapes to create picture perfect occasion, bridal and festival hair. 13 June 2023 Glasgow, 17 July 2023 London, 14 August 2023 Dublin, 21 August 2023 Leeds.

£90/€105 for morning course/£180/€210 for full day. Speak to the Great Lengths business support team on 0113 216 3064

Great Lengths

18. PAUL MITCHELL, ONLINE: THE DEMI DOWNLOAD

Learn how the new The Demi Nude shades can help you create effortless blondes that are soft and full of dimension.The course will delve into the rest of the shade assortment to help you understand when and where to use each of the shade families from The Demi range.

10 and 24 July 2023, £25
salon-success.co.uk/business-building/education

19. SALON SUCCESS, AYLESBURY: SEASONAL TRENDS

This hands-on session will give you an insight into the latest launches from the Salon Success portfolio along with ideas on how to adapt the latest colour trends and techniques to suit your clients.

£85, 10 July 2023
salon-success.co.uk/business-building/education

20. TONI&GUY, TONI&GUY ACADEMY, LONDON: BEGINNER’S CUT AND COLOUR

Be immersed into a world of inspiration, learning and growth where you will be taught by the award winning and ever evolving TONI&GUY International Artistic Team.This course will develop your cutting and core techniques as well as teach you the theory and fundamental rules of colour.

19 June 2023, 30 WEEK PROGRAMME: CUT & COLOUR - £13,000+VAT, 26 WEEK PROGRAMME: CUT & COLOUR - £11,500+VAT, 18 WEEK PROGRAMME: CUT ONLY - £8,085+VAT, 9 WEEK PROGRAMME: COLOUR ONLY - £4,740+VAT
education@toniandguy.com

21. L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL, NATIONWIDE: CURLS AND COILS, CARING AND STYLING WITH

ABIGAIL BUTLER From identifying different hair types, language, to product recommendation and protective styling, Abigail will cover all the basics. Plus, you will get hands on from washing to styling.

26 September 2023, London, £199; 16 October 2023, Edinburgh; £199, 14 August 2023, Dublin, 1 Day, €220. Search: Curls & Coils Abigail Butler on lorealaccess.com

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL PARIS

22. REVLON PROFESSIONAL, LONDON: BACKSTAGE WITH KAROLIINA SAUNDERS

Learn the secrets to creating catwalk-worthy and editorial looks, perfect your styling skills and discover the tips and tricks to deliver high-impact transformations in minutes.

£250/€250 or 2500 Always Connect Points. Contact your local sales rep to find out more revlonprofessional.com/education