£0 upfront · Learner Loan
Interest (RPI-linked) accrues from payout. You repay 9% of earnings over £29,385 a year. Terms on GOV.UK
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing
Step up to senior-stylist level with our salon-based diploma. Train now and pay back later with an Advanced Learner Loan, and get real-client salon time fast — 6 sessions guaranteed, with many more if you want them.
Practice
Hands-on training & technique
Build real confidence through practical sessions on real, paying clients in our Community Salon, guided by experienced senior stylists. From colour correction to creative cutting, you'll master every advanced technique the industry demands.
20+
Years of experience
Insight
Industry insight & trends
Go beyond technique. Learn how to consult with confidence, build a loyal clientele, and develop the commercial awareness that turns a skilled stylist into a confident salon-business owner.
Award Winning
Established Team
— Train now, pay back later —
Nothing to pay upfront with an Advanced Learner Loan
- No upfront payment
- No credit check or impact on your credit score
- Not based on household income
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Repayments only when you’re earning over £29,385 a year
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If you never earn above the threshold, you don’t repay a penny
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Loans are automatically written off after 30 years
£3,345
£0 to pay upfront
What's Included
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing (600/1482/9)
- Registration, certificate & exam fees
- Real-client salon sessions — start a quarter of the way in, 6 minimum with many more available
- Boutique class sizes
- All course materials and handouts
- Fully qualified & insured industry-practitioner tutors
Units you'll study
Cut Hair to Create a Variety of Looks+
Master a full range of cutting techniques — one-length, graduation, layering and combination cuts — on different hair types and lengths, working to a brief and adapting to face shape and hair-growth patterns.
Colour Hair to Create a Variety of Looks+
Full-head and regrowth application, highlights and lowlights, creative and fashion colour, and colour correction — including consultation, skin and strand testing, and safe use of products.
Style and Dress Hair+
Blow-drying, finger-drying, setting and dressing long hair for occasion and bridal looks, using heat and product to create a lasting, polished finish.
Hair and Scalp Specialist Services+
Recognise a range of hair and scalp conditions and provide specialist treatments — including analysis, treatment selection and clear aftercare advice.
Hairdressing Consultation Support+
Carry out professional consultations — analysing the hair, understanding what the client wants, agreeing the service and giving confident aftercare and product advice.
Promote and Sell Products and Services+
Build the retail and communication skills to recommend products and additional services with confidence, growing client value and salon revenue.
Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety+
Work safely and hygienically to industry and legal standards — risk awareness, sterilisation, and the safe handling of tools and products.
Maintaining Personal Health and Wellbeing+
Protect your own wellbeing at work — posture, positioning and sustainable habits that keep you healthy through a busy salon day.
Choose your start date & time
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WORLD FULL OF TRENDS, WE HELP YOU MASTER THE ART OF HAIRDRESSING 
WITH EXPERT TRAINING AND INDUSTRY-RECOGNISED SKILLS THAT BUILD A LASTING CAREER.
Frequently asked questions
Entry requirements
We assess every applicant on their potential, not just their paperwork. Level 2 Hairdressing is preferable but not essential — equivalent industry experience, a strong portfolio, or a working stylist’s track record can be just as valuable. Applicants should be aged 19+ on the first day of the course (also the eligibility floor for the Advanced Learner Loan). Access to a laptop or tablet is preferable, so you can complete your enrolment and any funding paperwork online before you start. Get in touch for a friendly chat about your background.
How long is the course?
22 weeks of one college session per week, plus a mandatory minimum of 6 Community Salon sessions on real, paying clients from Week 6 onwards. Learners can attend up to 15 sessions if they want extra practice or to build a deeper portfolio before they finish.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Our funded Diplomas can be taken with £0 upfront through an Advanced Learner Loan — you only start repaying once you earn over £29,385 a year, and interest (RPI-linked) is charged from the day the loan is paid out. For all other courses we offer flexible options including in-house instalments, interest-free splits, Payl8r, and payment by card or bank transfer. See our Funding page for full details.
Are your courses accredited?
Yes. This is a VTCT-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing, delivered at our centre in Warrington.
What career support do you provide?
You’ll graduate with a portfolio of advanced cuts, colours and styling services on real clients, plus the consultation and business skills to work in high-street and boutique salons, freelance, mobile, or chair-rental settings. We also support progression to specialist or higher-level qualifications such as advanced cutting, colouring, hair extensions, assessor awards, or salon management.
Do I need my own kit?
No — all the equipment and products you need are provided in-house, so there’s nothing to buy to get started. It’s preferable to have access to a laptop or tablet, so you can complete your enrolment and any funding or loan paperwork online before you start.
