Ghd vtct graduate styling programme launches

The ghd VTCT Graduate Styling Programme has officially launched, providing the first ever regulated and approved hair styling qualification. Open to all UK hairdressers, the programme comprises eight modules, of which students pick six; three of which are mandatory and a further three in areas they are keen to specialise in. These specialisms include vintage hair, bridal styling and session work. Each seminar is taught by a ghd expert at the brand's Soho studio and the entire programme can be finished in up to eight months. Successful graduates will hold a QCF ghd styling qualification on completion. The programme has been put together by ghd's head of UK and ROI, Jo Robertson, and UK brand ambassador, Zoe Irwin. Jo says: "For years, the art of styling has been overlooked in terms of recognised industry qualifications. There are colour and cutting degrees out there, but nothing that focuses on developing an indepth knowledge of styling in all its forms. Last year we teamed up with the VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) to look at creating a recognised qualification that is acknowledged to represent the highest level of skill in styling and we're very proud to be launching it at ghd." For further information or to register your interest please email [email protected] Key dates 20 April 2015 - Introduction date with Zoe Irwin Scheduled mandatory dates 21 April 2015 - ghd basics and hairology with Anton Alexander 26 or 27 April - Blow-dry Masterclass with Zoe Irwin 23 or 24 June - Curl styling secrets with Zoe Irwin Further dates to complete the qualification - three to be picked 18 and 19 August - Express Styling with Leighanne Regan 22 and 23 September - Vintage Revival with Lorna Baker 19 and 20 October - Red Carpet Styling Session with Lorna Baker 10 and 11 November - Bridal styling with Sally Whitehead 23 and 24 November - Fashion Editorial with Zoe Irwin