Hairdressing courses with industry icons in 2014

Hairdressing courses with industry icons allow you to learn from some of the biggest names in the business in an up-close-and-personal environment. Whether you're interested in creating beautiful imagery with the guidance of a former winner of HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year or want to master the art of avant garde hair with the help of an award-winning expert, there's no better way to get inspired and learn than with a course headed up by an industry icon. Here, we round up the best hairdressing courses in the country, hosted by some of the best hairdressers in the country.

Akin Konizi on... Photography

Akin Konizi has won HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year four times - equaling the record set by Trevor Sorbie. A true visionary, his images combine immaculate cutting, creative colour and stunning photography. The HOB Salons Photography course is art-directed by Akin and covers advice on budgets and casting, brand building and PR advice. You'll also make use of HOB's on-site studio to shoot your own images with by multi award-winning photographer John Rawson. Call 020 7485 7272 or email [email protected]

Carolyn Newman on... Colour

As operations director at Charles Worthington, Carolyn splits her time between running three salons and educating colour techniques around the world. Celebrating 24 years at Charles Worthington in 2014, her time spent treating clients to professional hair colour over the years has shaped Carolyn’s refreshingly personal approach. Her Colour Spectrum course will teach you to look at colour in new way with guidelines for creating perfect blondes, reds and brunettes and inspiration to perfect your approach to classic, couture and emerging techniques. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Beverly C on... Trends

Beverly C has won HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year twice, is a former president of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing and was the first woman to receive an MBE for services to hairdressing. A regular on TV and in the consumer press, she remains an industry expert when it comes to combining trends with beautiful cuts and colour. In this one-day course with Goldwell, Beverly will use her extensive knowledge and talent to translate the best looks for your clients by focusing on combining trends with suitability. Call 020 3540 1200 or email [email protected]

Christel Lundkvist on... Creative consultation

Christel Lundqvist is a three-time winner of Schwarzkopf Professional British Colour Technician of the Year, earning her a place in HJ's British Hairdressing Hall of Fame. As global technical creative director for TIGI, she has created this two-day course to grow your colour business through creative thinking and enhanced fashion knowledge. Call 0844 800 9121 or email [email protected]

Guy Kremer on... Vintage classics

A name synonymous with beautiful hair, Guy Kremer is a master at creating elegant and timeless looks. Based in Winchester, he routinely travels the world to share his work with enraptured audiences from India to South America. In this workshop, he aims to help stylists understand the art of vintage hair, how to interpret looks in a contemporary way and the importance of prepping and dressing the hair to achieve the looks. Perfect for session stylists and occasion hair, the course will also help you take into consideration how to incorporate looks into your day-to-day salon life. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Indira Schauwecker on... Avant garde hair

Twice-winner of HJ's Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year, Indira Schauwecker, is responsible for some of the most awe-inspiring shoots of recent years - all of which leave you asking, how the hell did she do that? Find out for yourself in a two-day masterclass hosted by Indira, which will cover everything from the fundamentals of this art form to the complexity of actually creating the looks. Call 020 7836 0606 or go to www.toniandguy.com

Jack Howard on... Balayage colour

Known as one of the industry's balayage expert, Jack Howard is international colour director at Neville Hair and Beauty. His celeb clients love him for his artful application of this oh-so-natural technique - and now he's available to share his secrets in an intimate masterclass. Teaching dates at Neville in London or in-salon, Jack will not only share how to get the look, but how to promote it and keep your clients coming back for more. Email [email protected]

Ken Picton on... Collection inspiration

Ken has won HJ's Wales and South-West Hairdresser on three occasions, earning himself a place in the Hairdressing Hall of Fame. He's also scooped Schwarzkopf Professional Colour Technician of the Year for a memorably intricate and intelligent collection. This course will see Ken reveal more about where he gets his inspiration and how he transforms these into techniques that a perfect for editorial, as well as everyday use in the salon. The day will focus on the theme of a collection, with Ken taking you through the complete cutting and dressing techniques he would use to create the entire look. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Lee Stafford on... Men's hair

The man, the brand, Lee Stafford is one of the UK's most successful hairdressers with an enormous profile amongst the consumer press thanks to his best-selling product range. His Men's Street Style course with Redken sees Lee teach you the latest key looks to keep your most on-trend male clients happy throughout 2014. Be challenged in creativity and technique with a host of new ideas in this one-day masterclass, which takes place in London and Manchester. Call 0161 8349 594 or email [email protected]

Mark Leeson on... Couture colour

Three-time nominee for HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year, Mark Leeson is loved by both hairdressers and consumer mags for his gorgeously glossy, high-end hair. Working with Goldwell, the Couture Coloring and Cutting course is hosted by Mark twice a year and covers his award-winning techniques for creating bespoke looks for your clients. You'll also get an insight into some of Mark's own techniques including threading, shadowing and splash colour. Call 020 3540 1200 or email [email protected]

Michael Van Clarke on... Blow-drying

Michael's multi-award winning salon is dedicated to delivering first-class service, with the mantra that every client deserves to look like an A-lister every day - and he should know, having tended to the tresses of royals, red carpet regulars and rock stars. The Perfect Blow-Dry Course covers not just the need-to-know techniques for creating a perfect lasting look but also how to work faster and make more money through add-on updates, including colour. Call 0845 6018 128 or email [email protected]

Patrick Cameron on... Long hair

He's one of the world's best-loved hairdressing educators and renowned for his artistry with long hair, so who better than Patrick Cameron to host a course dedicated to the art of dressing? This two-day masterclass will leave you equipped with loads of practical skills for creating stunning bridal and occasion hair in a flash, with Patrick's tried, tested and hugely effective techniques. Call 0845 6018 128 or email [email protected]

Richard Ward on... Couture bridal looks

As the salon behind one of the most memorable wedding looks of recent years - that of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - who better than Richard and his colleague Fiona Chandler Day to share the secrets of beautiful bridal hair? The Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa is a celebrity favourite, but it's also a hugely successful salon in its own right and creating bridal looks is one of their specialties. This course will demystify the world of updo styling by taking you through tried and tested techniques to create stunning, classic bridal hair. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Tim Hartley on... Cutting

Nominated for HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year on numerous occasions, Tim is a true industry icon. With 35 years at Sassoon under his belt – including 11 as international creative director – he is an artist, an innovator and a tireless educator. His latest course with L'Oreal Professionnel is a three-day masterclass in cutting hair - from core techniques to freehand creative cutting. Once you've mastered techniques, you'll learn how to incorporate them into both contemporary and classic techniques. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Trevor Sorbie on... Wig cutting

Trevor Sorbie is a hairdressing industry icon and in recent years has dedicated much of his time to My New Hair; the charity which he launched to assist people suffering from medical hair loss. This course is specifically designed to educate hairdressers on how to cut and style wigs for those living with hair loss and also includes a communication workshop lead by experienced nurses to help stylists learn first hand how to deal sympathetically with this sensitive situation. Call 0800 0304 034 or email [email protected]

Zoe Irwin on... Trends

Cool hunting. It's a serious skill that forms the foundation for predicting and then creating hair and fashion concepts. During this seminar, ghd creative director Zoë Irwin will share her secrets and give you an insight into the super-cool world of trend predicting. At the end of the workshop you will have a greater understanding of how trends emerge – a vital part of building a career as a successful session stylist. Call 0845 3301133 (UK) or +44 (0)1924 423400 (ROI) or speak to your ghd account manager