Beginners Hairdressing Courses
Are you ready to launch your new career in hairdressing? Get started with a beginner’s hairdressing course at Alan d Hairdressing Education, based in both the City of London & Ipswich, Suffolk.
With more than 60 years of training ladies’ hairdressers and barbers, the team at Alan d know what it takes to make a complete beginner into a skilled hairdresser.
If you’re interested in working as a hairdresser, our beginners courses will teach you everything you need to know to develop your skills and start a new and exciting career before you know it.
Our ladies hairdressing courses for beginners combine theory classes, demonstrations, and lots of practical hairdressing training. We know that the sooner you start cutting and styling hair, the sooner you’ll feel confident and have the skills you need to wow your clients. In fact, we’ll have you cutting hair on day 2!
We offer a wide range of beginners courses with start dates throughout the year. Some courses last as little as 5 weeks, perfect for those seeking an introduction to hairdressing; others last up to 26 weeks and end with an Internationally recognised Diploma in ladies’ hairdressing. Some of our beginner’s courses feature both hairdressing and barbering training allowing you to broaden your skills.
Check out our list of beginner hairdressing courses below, and feel free to contact us for more information or to book your course. All our courses can be taken at either our London or Ipswich hairdressing & barbering schools.
Foundation Ladies Cutting & Styling
Course Price: £2,500
Less 10%: £250
Cost of course with promo: £2,250
OR
£550 deposit and 4 weekly payments of £487.50
Course length: 5 weeks (25 days)
Take your first step into the world of hairdressing with this Beginners Hairdressing Course. Expect a mixture of theory and practical training on the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts along with classes on shampooing, blow-drying, cutting, styling, client care and salon protocol.
This course can be full or part-time.
The Alan d Foundation Ladies Cutting & Styling Hairdressing certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
This course can be taken at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
4 Weeks Comprehensive Colouring Course for Beginners
Course Price: £2,650
Less 10%: £265
Cost of course with promo: £2,385
This 4-week course is for newcomers to the industry or those who have been trained to cut but have no colouring experience. It’s mostly practical with some theory. On day 1 you’ll have an initial induction before moving onto basic product knowledge, foils, root coverage, full-head colour, meche and balayage.
This course has minimal theory and no online testing.
Alan d Comprehensive Cutting & Colouring certification is awarded on completion.
You can take this course at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
8 Weeks Comprehensive Cutting & Colouring Course for Beginners
Course Price: £5,300
Less 10%: £530
Cost of course with promo: £4,770
plus equipment
OR
£1,000 deposit and 5 weekly payments of £860
Course length: 8 weeks (40 days)
Ideal for those wanting a completely practical Hair Cutting and Colouring Course. You’ll learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts along with finishing techniques, shampooing, cutting, styling, blow-drying, client care and salon protocol.
This course has minimal theory and no online testing.
The Alan d Comprehensive Cutting & Colouring Course for Beginners certificate is awarded on completion.
This course can be taken at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing
Course Price: £6,000
Less 10%: £600
Cost of course with promo: £5,400
+ VTCT Reg. Fee & equipment
OR
£1,000 deposit and 10 weekly payments of £500
Course length: 12 weeks (60 days)
*Advanced Learner Loans maybe available subject to certain conditions
This part-time hairdressing course is perfect for those looking for part-time entry into the world of Ladies hairdressing. It aims to get you work-ready whilst fitting around your existing working schedule. On day 2 you’ll begin to learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts before moving onto promoting and selling products/services to clients, monitoring/managing salon health and safety, colouring hair, styling hair and much more.
The VTCT & Alan d Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
You can take this course at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginner Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing & Barbering
Course Price: £7,500
Less 10%: £750
Cost of course with promo: £6,750
+ VTCT Reg. Fee & equipment
OR
£1,000 deposit and 10 weekly payments of £650
Course length: 15 weeks (75 days)
*Advanced Learner Loans maybe available subject to certain conditions
For those interested in entering the world of both ladies and men’s hairdressing. On this part-time course, you’ll learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts, finishing techniques, how to cut and style hair, hair colouring, colour correction, the latest barbering techniques, scissor over comb, clipper work and much more.
The VTCT & Alan d Level 3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing & Barbering certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
This course can be taken at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing
Course Price: £10,000
Less 10%: £1,000
Cost of course with promo: £9,000
+ VTCT Reg. Fee & equipment
OR
£1,000 deposit and 18 weekly payments of £500
Course length: 20 weeks (100 days)
Aimed at those wanting to be work-ready upon completion, this Beginners Hairdressing Course is the perfect way to start your new career. You’ll be cutting hair on day 2! You’ll also have training on roller-setting, long hair, colouring, perming, client care, shampooing, blow-drying and salon protocol.
This course includes VTCT online testing to complete the qualification.
The Alan d and VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing certificate is awarded on completion of the course.
You can take this course at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4
The Masterclass Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing & Barbering
Course Price: £13,000
Less 10%: £1,300
Cost of course with promo: £11,700
+ VTCT Reg. Fee & equipment
OR
£1,000 deposit and 20 weekly payments of £600
Course length: 25 weeks (130 days)
This Beginners Hairdressing & Barbering Course is ideal for those looking to be work-ready upon completion and have an internationally recognised qualification. You’ll receive both ladies hairdressing and barbering training on this course and will be cutting hair on day 2! Expect to learn the 9 Alan d foundation haircuts, colouring and perming, roller-setting, clipper work, moustache trimming, wet shaving and much more.
This course includes VTCT online testing to complete the qualification.
The Alan d and VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing & Barbering is awarded on completion of the course.
This course can be taken at both our London and Ipswich Hairdressing Schools.
Beginners Hairdressing Course Dates:
2023
January 9 / February 13 / March 20 / April 24
May 30 / July 3 / August 7 / September 11
October 16 / November 20 / December 4