Uk and ireland hairdressing training academies map
Published
04th Jun 2018
by charlottegw
Want to learn new skills or enrol on a fresh course but not sure where to start? Here’s a selection of training academies across the UK and Ireland, from North to South.
Glasgow: Rainbow Room International Academy
Rainbow Room International’s Training Academy has produced some of Scotland’s brightest hairdressing talent since 2003. All the mentors are top stylists and train over 80 students a year to high industry standards. With floor area of 7,500sq dedicated to student development, the academy gives trainees the opportunity to gain qualifications such as Scotland's SVQ 2/3 modern apprenticeships and to enrol on professional courses such as Geometric Principles and Mastering Retail.
Address: Howard Street, Glasgow
Contact: rainbowroominternational.com/academy
Leeds: L’Oréal Academy
With courses covering inspiration, colour, cutting, styling, business and digital, the L’Oréal Academy in Leeds covers a broad spectrum of programmes. There are professional front of house courses and business focused ones as well as more creative trend and colour seminars. Plus, the academy will have amazing guest artist sessions running throughout the year. L’Oréal also has academies in Manchester and London.
Address: Albion Street, Leeds
Contact: For full details call 0113 247 0707 or email [email protected].
Manchester: Toni & Guy Academy
Toni & Guy’s Manchester Academy is located in the heart of the city centre and provides the highest standard of bespoke hairdressing. Managed by international artistic directors Jon Wilsdon, Georgie Mathers and Scott Fleming, the academy offers six trend driven and salon-focused courses that grant an internationally recognised qualification. A maximum class size of seven students, along with the option of one-to-one training, provides an intimate environment to learn.
Address: Queens House, Queen Street, Manchester
Contact: Call 0161 832 8282 or send an email to [email protected].
London: TIGI Academy
The TIGI European Academy in London is a space for collaborating , mentoring and learning the core disciplines of TIGI hairdressing. From cutting and colouring to styling and session work, the academy has courses to inspire hairdressers of all levels. Located in South London, it is led by TIGI's international creative team who work closely with Anthony Mascolo. TIGI also has an academy in Dublin.
Address: Albion Riverside, Hester Road, London
Contact: Call 020 7 228 5999, use the TIGI 24/7 app or email [email protected].
Dublin: Dylan Bradshaw Academy
The newly expanded premises in Dublin focuses on small classes. Trainers have experience in all different disciplines from show work to intimate seminars. The academy’s emphasis is on the City & Guilds Certified Diploma Course, which provides students with theoretical knowledge as well as work experience in the award-winning salon. More advanced courses include Trend Forecast and a Masterclass with Dylan and his creative team.
Address: South William Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact: Visit dylanbradshaw.com/academy, email [email protected] or call +353 1 671 93 53.
Wolverhampton: Bad Apple Hair Academy
Since launching in 2006, Bad Apple Hair has been on a mission to do things differently. The purpose-built training academy doesn’t just provide apprenticeships for its own salons, it also works with independent salons and groups to provide world-class training that goes beyond normal NVQ apprenticeships delivered by local colleges. The salon brand offers a full NVQ Level 2 quali cation and students have the option to progress to an NVQ Level 3.
Address: Victoria St, Wolverhampton
Contact: Email the academy at [email protected] or call 0121 663 0261.
Ipswich: Alan D
With a combined 80 years of experience between them, Alan Hemmings and creative director and education director Edward Hemmings ensure that the highest standards are met in their academy. The building itself is purpose-built using bespoke equipment and created to reflect the look and feel of a hairdressing salon or barbershop. Private courses in both barbering and ladies hairdressing, as well as apprenticeship training and traineeships are available.
Address: Queen Street, Ipswich
Contact: Email [email protected] or for UK enquiries call 0800 500 314 and for international enquiries +44 (0) 20 7634 9400Southend: Central Training Group
The hairdressing qualifications at Central Training Group are awarded by two of the largest hairdressing awarding bodies; City & Guilds and VTCT. In fact, it is the City & Guilds’ largest hairdressing training centre in the UK, celebrating over 30 years of providing their courses. Their Southend branch offers a hairdressing apprenticeship, study programme and adult Courses for ages 19 and over.
Address: Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Contact: Visit www.centraltraininggroup.com, email [email protected] or call 0800 783 2901
London: Sassoon Academy
Moving from its former home on Brook Street to a new residence at London’s Buckingham Gate last year, the academy continues to inspire hairdressers of all abilities. The new academy features a 125-seat theatre, a multi-language interpreter system and a student lounge filled with books and resources. Spread over five floors the academy offers both short and long-term courses and one-to-one sessions. Address: Buckingham Gate, St James’s Park, London
Contact: Visit sassoon-academy.com, email [email protected] or call 020 7399 6902.
Ipswich: Alan D
With a combined 80 years of experience between them, Alan Hemmings and creative director and education director Edward Hemmings ensure that the highest standards are met in their academy. The building itself is purpose-built using bespoke equipment and created to reflect the look and feel of a hairdressing salon or barbershop. Private courses in both barbering and ladies hairdressing, as well as apprenticeship training and traineeships are available.
Address: Queen Street, Ipswich
Contact: Email [email protected] or for UK enquiries call 0800 500 314 and for international enquiries +44 (0) 20 7634 9400Southend: Central Training Group
The hairdressing qualifications at Central Training Group are awarded by two of the largest hairdressing awarding bodies; City & Guilds and VTCT. In fact, it is the City & Guilds’ largest hairdressing training centre in the UK, celebrating over 30 years of providing their courses. Their Southend branch offers a hairdressing apprenticeship, study programme and adult Courses for ages 19 and over.
Address: Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Contact: Visit www.centraltraininggroup.com, email [email protected] or call 0800 783 2901
London: Rush Training Academy
Located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden and with over 3,600sq of creativity all under one roof, the new Rush Academy is the place to be educated and learn from the masters. The academy offers an extensive range of sought-after courses from introductory topics for beginners to more advanced options for those with more experience. All students will gain creative freedom from the brand’s 'strength and movement’ philosophy.
Address: Bedford Court, Bedford Street, London
Contact: Visit rushacademy.co.uk or call 020 3957 5511.
London: Wella World Studio
Amazing opportunities are on offer at the Wella World Studio, which is now celebrating its one year anniversary. Choose from one-day inspiration days with the likes of Akin Konizi, Darren Ambrose and the Toni & Guy art team, or technical courses for cutting and colouring. There are education programmes for every level. Whether you are just starting out or you are an established salon owner looking for more business-focused seminars to help grow your business in future there is something for everyone.
Address: One Strand, Trafalgar Square, London
Contact: To plan your education for 2018 download the Wella Education book at education.wella.com.
London: TIGI Academy
The TIGI European Academy in London is a space for collaborating , mentoring and learning the core disciplines of TIGI hairdressing. From cutting and colouring to styling and session work, the academy has courses to inspire hairdressers of all levels. Located in South London, it is led by TIGI's international creative team who work closely with Anthony Mascolo. TIGI also has an academy in Dublin.
Address: Albion Riverside, Hester Road, London
Contact: Call 020 7 228 5999, use the TIGI 24/7 app or email [email protected].
London: Goldwell Academy
The emphasis is on feeding your creativity at the Goldwell Academy on London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. You will be trained by world-class artists and educators who understand, inspire and motivate. Foiling mastery and advanced shape cutting are just some of the courses on offer. There is also a trend-led seminar to stay up-to-date.
Address: Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Contact: For further information please contact your Goldwell representative or call 020 3540 1200.
Bristol: Reflections Training Academy
Multiple state of the art studios are at the heart of Reflections Training Academy in Bristol. They include a barbering suite, lecture rooms with interactive presentation equipment and comprehensive computer suites with training resources. There’s also a learner liaison room for one to one support. Courses ranging from barbering, hairdressing with the option of flexible training days and training workshops to take your career to new levels. (Reflections also have an academy in Birmingham too.)
Address: Colston Street, Bristol
Contact: Visit www.reflectionstraining.co.uk or call 0117 922 1440
Bournemouth: Lee Stafford Training Academy
Bournemouth and Poole college have teamed up with Lee Stafford to to develop new innovative ‘recipes’, exclusive to Lee Stafford Academies. These ‘recipes’ reflect cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK and give training in hair cutting, styling, colouring and barbering techniques. Tutors have all been trained to the highest standard by Lee himself. The Lee Stafford courses also run at Doncaster, North Kent and North Lindsey colleges.
Address: Lansdowne campus, Meyrick Road, Bournemouth
Contact: Email Suzy Parkinson at [email protected]
This article originally appeared in the January 2018 issue of Hairdressers Journal.
