Runway Ready Hair Styling Course

Your backstage pass to London & Paris Fashion Week with UNITE and Salon Services

Have you ever dreamed of being part of a backstage hair styling team?

Imagine creating runway looks at Fashion Week, working under pressure behind the scenes, and collaborating with some of the industry's most talented session stylists?

Runway Ready is your opportunity to turn that ambition into reality.

The Runway Ready Course is a unique two-day education experience created by UNITE Hair Global Creative Director Gary Baker and led by UNITE UK Creative Director Narad Kutowaroo.

Designed for stylists of all experience levels, the course provides hands-on session styling training and a guaranteed opportunity to work backstage as part of the UNITE Hair Team at London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week, or just one if you choose!

Runway Ready Course

Event date: 7th & 8th September 2026
Event location: Dalston, London

What is Runway Ready?

What’s included in the course

2-day course led by UNITE'S UK Creative Director Narad Kutowaroo
Experience what it is like to work as a session stylist behind the scenes of the most famous fashion weeks in the world
Receive a personal hair styling kit worth £500 including a hairdryer, straightener, curling tongs, travel bag, tool belt and more
Learn new and enhance your skills as a hair stylist, working with a variety of hair types
Limited class numbers, creating a more personal learning experience
Be part of a team, working 1-2-1 with other stylists to create model looks as part of a larger collective look
Completing the course guarantees you a place at London and Paris Fashion Week as part of the Unite Hair styling team. You may attend both fashion weeks or just one, the choice is yours. (Please be aware that all expenses including travel and accommodation must be covered by the attendee.)
Grow and catapult your career at this once in a lifetime opportunity

Who is the course suitable for

All levels of experience welcome, from beginner to experienced
Open to all hair stylist professionals in UK, ROI, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium
Participants must be fluent in English

Course details

Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th September 2026
Timings: 10am – 4pm both days
Location: The Factory, 21 Shacklewell Lane, Dalston, London, E8 2DA
Price: £700*
T&C’s: Cost is for course attendance only. All expenses including, travel and accommodation must be covered by attendee. *The price will be converted from USD to your local currency on our partner's web page. Please click here and select your currency to view.

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Learn From The Best

Narad Kutowaroo
UK Creative Director

With over 20 years of hairdressing experience, Narad embarked on his professional journey at the young age of 15 while still in school.

A decade ago, he transitioned from salon life to become a session stylist, initially working with bands and expanding his clientele, working with high-profile clients such as Margot Robbie, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Madison Beer, as well as contributing to press for acclaimed series like The Crown, Bridgerton, and Downton Abbey.

Now, Narad proudly serves as the UNITE UK Ambassador, leading shows for the company across major cities and representing the brand in all of his professional endeavours.