Hairdressing
The hair and beauty sector has a turnover of £6.2 billion a year and employs nearly a quarter of a million people across 55,000 businesses.
The Hairdressing sector
Working as a hairdresser can be an exciting and creative career where you could find yourself working just about anywhere including salons, hotels, cruise ships, film and TV sets, private homes or working for large companies such as L’Oreal or Bed Head. You could become a salon stylist, specialist in colour or extensions, session stylist or open/manage a salon.
Our courses
Our hairdressing students are able to gain a wealth of hands on experience with real paying clients in our Industry standard Concept Salons. First, second and third year students provide a host of services, from a classic cut to contemporary colouring, perming or highlights, all of course with support and close supervision from our highly experienced staff. It’s a fantastic way for our students to gain real salon experience and for our customers to enjoy salon treatments at a substantially reduced cost.
Careers Advice & Guidance
If you’re not sure what you want to do after you complete your course, we have resources and staff available to help you explore your options. Through our Student Information Centre, our Progress Tutors and Library Learning Centres students have access to a wide range of careers advice and information as well as assistance with UCAS personal statements, CVs and job applications.
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Meet our students
Bebiana Morreira, Hairdressing Level 2 I have always wanted to be a hairdresser so this course was perfect for me. Doing the course has given me the essential knowledge needed to succeed in the industry and taught me how to work with people and customers which is essential in this job. I have also made some great friends on this course! The staff here are amazing; very supportive and make time for everyone and working in Concept Salon has been great. I have loved our practical sessions, especially colouring hair. I am progressing to a Level 3 Apprenticeship next year; hopefully in Headlines salon in Tarleton where I currently do my placements. I’d like to open my own salon in the future.
Elle Fletcher, Hairdressing Level 2 The hairdressing course at Southport College came highly recommended as a good course and I have really enjoyed it. I have enjoyed learning new skills and being more confident, especially when communicating with new people. The salon facilities make a very realistic work environment and have prepared me well for future work in salons. The staff are great too! I am progressing onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship next year and would really like to eventually open my own salon. I have had a really positive experience and would recommend Southport College to anyone wanting a career in hairdressing.
