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 Diploma in Barbering Level 2 VTCT Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level 3 VTCT Extended Diploma in Barbering Level 3 VTCT Extended Diploma in Women's Hairdressing

Barbering - Level 2 VTCT NVQ Diploma (1 year) Barbering - Level 2 VTCT NVQ Diploma (26 weeks) Barbering - Level 3 VTCT NVQ Diploma Cutting Mens Hair - Level 2 VTCT NVQ Award Hair Colour Correction - Level 4 VTCT Certificate Hair Styling (Advanced) - Level 4 VTCT Award

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

Hair Colour Correction - Level 4 VTCT Certificate Hair Styling (Advanced) - Level 4 VTCT Award

Career Opportunities

Hairdresser/Barber
Salon Junior
Beauty Therapist
Bridal Specialist
Teacher

Facilities

Our recently refurbished ‘Evolve’ salons are open to the public and give you the perfect place to train in hairdressing and barbering with real customers. Our brand-new Mike Taylor Barbering College 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’Oreal, Trevor Sorbie, Mike Taylor Barbering College, local salon owners and Balmain International (Hair Extension experts)
Visits to the Salon International Show in London