Hair and Barbering

Gaining professional qualifications in hairdressing and barbering is the best way to start your professional career in the male and female grooming industry. Our outstanding training facilities and links to some of the top salons in the country make BCoT the perfect place for you to develop your skills. Led by experienced staff in both the hair and barbering industries, you will learn the core skills required to work as a hairdresser or barber. Our Mike Taylor Barbering College will provide specialist training in male grooming.

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Select a course type that suits you.

Future Pathways Level 2 VTCT NVQ Diploma in Barbering Level 2 VTCT NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing Level 3 VTCT NVQ Diploma in Barbering Level 3 VTCT NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing

Barbering - Cutting Mens Hair - Level 2 VTCT NVQ Award Barbering - Level 2 VTCT NVQ Diploma Barbering - Level 3 VTCT NVQ Diploma

Level 2 Apprenticeship in Barbering Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing Level 3 Apprenticeship in Barbering Level 3 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing

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Career Options

Hairdresser
Barber
Salon Junior
Salon Management
Beauty Therapist
Bridal Specialist
Teacher

Facilities

Our training ‘Evolve’ salons are open to the public and give you the perfect place to train in hairdressing and barbering with real customers. Our Mike Taylor Barber College also provides specialist training from one of the country’s leading barbers. You will learn using industry-standard equipment along with leading products including the ‘L’Oréal professional range’ and ‘British Hair products’.

In partnership with AccessAble, you can find accessibility information about Evolve Salon here.

I’ve always wanted to do hairdressing – even in secondary school I wanted to do it!

Hannah Browes

Caroline Pharo

Lecturer, Hairdressing & Barbering

The best thing about teaching is having an impact on a student’s life and watching them progress from not having a lot of knowledge to being a fully trained hairdresser or barber.

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Industry Links

• Work experience at local salons in Basingstoke and the surrounding area

• Guest speakers from L’Oréal, Trevor Sorbie, Mike Taylor Barbering College, local salon owners and Balmain International (hair extension experts)

• Visits to the Salon International Show in London