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What to look for when seeking a hairdressing school for hairdresser training?

Hair by Nicky Oliver
Make up by Sylvia Oliver

In these difficult days of austerity, redundancy, unemployment and cut-backs, more people than ever are looking for new careers, especially in hairdressing, according to celebrity hairdresser Nicky Oliver. 

“I am being approached not only by people who have been forced in to making a decision about their careers because of circumstances beyond their control, but also by people who have made the decision that now is the time to follow their dream,” said Nicky from his vibrant Manchester hair salon and training academy in the trendy Northern Quarter of the city. 

“If you are considering becoming a hairdresser, you will need to complete a training course before you look for a job,” explained Nicky. “But the good news is that if you have no qualifications and you lack hairdressing experience, this is not a barrier to your success.  

“There is a hair dressing course to suit all levels of experience, from NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing courses for beginners to Continuing Professional Development courses for experienced hairdressers.  

“Those without hairdressing experience and qualifications, can enrol on a beginner’s hairdressing course, which is otherwise known as an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing,” added the award-winning stylist. 

“This course will introduce you to basic hairdressing skills through a combination of both practical and theoretical work,” explained Nicky. “You will learn about every aspect of hairdressing, from shampooing and conditioning hair to basic cutting and colouring, customer service skills and health and safety laws. 

“Class sizes are usually small to help you to receive the personal tuition that you require and anyone, of any age, can take an NVQ 2 in Hairdressing.” 

“Don't ever think that it is too late to pursue your dream career,” added Nicky. “Hairdressing allows you to be creative whilst interacting with clients and boosting people's self-esteem. But, while your age and experience may be irrelevant, you will need an abundance of enthusiasm and an interest in hairdressing to successfully complete the course. 

“Although holders of the NVQ 2 could go on to find  jobs in a hair salon, work on a cruise ship, open their own hair salon or work as a self-employed hairstylist, you can choose to further advance your skills, and enrol on an NVQ Level 3 or a professional development course, explained Nicky.  

“The NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing course will teach you more advanced techniques, enabling you to take your hairdressing to a higher level,” added Nicky. “You will learn advanced colouring and cutting, advanced basic and creative hair-up techniques, advanced colour correction, advanced men’s hair and more.  

“As with your Level 2 work, your class sizes will usually be small to ensure that you receive the correct amount of individual training.  

“And when you have qualified with an NVQ 2 or NVQ3, you can enrol on Professional Development courses that will help you to improve your confidence and update your skills. Professional Development hair dressing courses tend to cover the latest fashion cutting and colouring techniques. You can take these courses whether you have been working in the hairdressing industry for a few months or for several decades.” 

For further information about hairdressing courses click on to www.nickyoliveracademy.co.uk or telephone Nicky Oliver on 0844 999 0644