In-Person Training Courses

Our Paul Mitchell® Creative Cutting course is designed for the stylist looking for inspiration, a renewed passion for cutting and is also the perfect follow-on course from our Paul Mitchell Haircutting System Fundamentals course. The Wolf haircut has been everywhere this year, our Educators will take you through how to combine multiple haircutting techniques to achieve this cut and adapt it for longer and shorter lengths. You will leave this session more confident with creative, fashion-forward cutting techniques. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br><ul><li> Interactive theory and hands-on </li> </ul><br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> How to combine geometric shapes </li> <li> How to use a variety of haircutting techniques within one haircut </li> <li> Undercuts and disconnections </li> <li> Finishing techniques to achieve a polished look </li> <li>Consultation tips for keeping & retaining clients </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> The course fee includes a Mannequin Head to take home </li> <li>It is compulsory for students to have access to a selection of items required for the course (listed below). <b>Please note that some of the items may already be salon essentials so there is no need to purchase more if you already own them.</b> </li> <li> This course includes access to the JPMS portal for free online education </li> <li> Course duration: 1 day, 10am - 4pm</li> </ul>

Learn how to strengthen, build and extend the natural nail with Gellux Builder + Base in a bottle. Ideal for adding strength and length to the natural nails, gel overlays, or sculpting with forms or nail tips. Leave natural with one or layer with Gellux gel polish for more colour, easy soak off removal with no damage. <br> <br> <strong>Top Features </strong><br><ul> <li> Safe preparation of the natural nail for Gellux Builder Gels </li> <li> Build: using a tip to create natural, even gel overlay </li> <li> Extend: correct short, bitten, problem nails by a sculptured gel overlay </li> <li> Strengthen: repair, protect and prolong the natural nail </li> <li> Maintenance/infills & aftercare</li> </ul> <br> <strong>Key Learnings </strong><br><ul> <li> Full understanding of the Gellux brand and its products for Gel Polish </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to successfully perform Builder Gel Polish treatment </li> </ul> <br> <strong>Additional Information </strong><br><ul> <li> Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend and have a manicure certificate </li> <li> You will work on each other for the practical session so please ensure you do not have any contra-indications to the treatment as indicated in your online learning </li> <li> All products and equipment are supplied for the duration of the course by your educator. However if you wish to use your own or purchase your own for use upon completion of the course, please refer to the kit listing in the booking form </li> <li> You will continue to have access to the online learning portal for 1 year </li> <li> Upon completion you will receive an accredited E-certificate </li> <li> Course duration: 1 Day, 10am – 4pm</li> <li> 6 CPD hours & 6 CPD points </li> </ul>

Whether you are a salon owner or freelancer, Social media is becoming an increasingly important tool when starting and maintaining a successful business. This course will teach you how to create original and creative content without a professional camera to keep your social media page engaging and inspiring. You will learn how to shoot, edit and optimise videos and photos to increase engagement, capitalise on trends, and ultimately grow your social media presence. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br><ul> <li> Learn the 3 essential content pillars to help you shoot videos and photos </li> <li> Discover the key tools to editing your content </li> <li> Shooting content 101 with a phone </li> <li> Expert advice on how to optimise your content once it’s posted to get the most engagement </li> <li> How to identify social and pop culture trends, and how to use them to your benefit </li> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Gain confidence to promote your business effectively on social media </li> <li> Break through the social media algorithms </li> <li> Find your place within a sea of competitors </li> <li> Engage, inspire, connect and ultimately reach a new audience & potential customers </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> Course duration: 3 hours, 10am – 1pm </li> </ul>

As a hairdresser, every day is a stage day! Perfecting the art of delivering clear and inspiring messages will grow your column, your business and your following. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br><ul> <li> Understand your brain and how it affects confidence </li> <li> Learn the impact of what you say and how you say it </li> <li> Understand body language and use it for success </li> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Techniques to control nerves </li> <li> How to structure a presentation </li> <li> Smooth delivery of your message </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li > Course duration: 1 day, 10am - 4pm </li> </ul>

This is a Professional Waxing course for experienced waxing technicians, using Award Winning Salon System Multiflex Waxing product for those who want to master the art of the much sought after and fashionable Hollywood and Brazilian Waxing techniques. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br> <ul><li> Client consultation, contra-indications and client care </li> <li> Client treatment step by step video </li> <li> Full understanding of the Just Wax brand and its products for intimate waxing </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to successfully perform an intimate waxing treatment using hot wax skills </li> <li> Health and safety knowledge specific to waxing, aftercare advice for the client and troubleshooting </li> <br> Your in-store practical face to face training will cover: <br> </li> <li> Skin preparation & correct client positioning </li> <li> Intimate hot waxing procedure for underarm and bikini </li> <li> Unique Just Wax Multiflex waxing procedure for Hollywood and Brazilian techniques </li> </ul><br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Full understanding of the Just Wax brand and its products for intimate waxing </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to successfully perform an intimate waxing treatment using hot wax skills </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> Students and Models must be at least 18 years of age </li> <li> Students must hold a warm waxing qualification </li> <li> You will need to bring a model for your practical, they should arrive at 11.30am and must have a minimum of 3mm hair growth. Please check beforehand they have no contra-indications to the treatments. </li> <li> Before working on your model, you will work on the Underarm Area of another student to ensure and demonstrate you are comfortable using the Multiflex Wax </li> <li>All products and equipment are supplied for the duration of the course by your educator. However if you wish to use your own or purchase your own for use upon completion of the course, please refer to the kit listing in the booking form. </li> <li>A week before the webinar you will receive access to the online learning portal via email, this must be completed before your live practical session, we estimate this will take up to 3 hours dependent on your pace </li> <li> After your webinar you will continue to have access to the online learning portal, valid for 1 year </li> <li> Upon completion you will receive an accredited e-certificate </li> <li> 4 CPD hours & 4 CPD points </li> </ul>

This course is for beauty therapists who have or are in the process of completing their Anatomy and Physiology training, and would like to offer body massage treatments to their clients. You will learn massage movements and how to apply them enabling you to complete a full body massage. <br> <br> <b> Top Features </b> <br><ul> <li> Demonstration and review of effective massage techniques and routines </li> <li> Overview of products </li> <li> Client consultation techniques, aftercare and contraindications </li> </ul> <br><b> Key Learnings </b> <br><ul> <li> Key theoretical knowledge behind the Swedish body massage technique </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to safely and confidently perform a tailored Swedish body massage </li> <li> Health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently </li> </ul> <br><b> Additional Information </b> <br><ul> <li> Students must be at least 16 years of age </li> <li> Students are required to have previously obtained or be currently working towards an Anatomy & Physiology qualification </li> <li> Students are required to work on each other, and should be fit and healthy </li> <li> Students must bring the items listed below. Please note that there is no need to purchase more if you already have them. </li> <li> There will be an assessment at the end of this course </li> <li> Students will receive a qualification upon passing </li> <li> Training provided by The Nail & Beauty Training Academy </li> <li> Course accredited by IPHM & Professional Beauty </li> <li> Course duration: 1 Day, 10am - 3pm </li> </ul>

A great option for an additional service, Indian head massages have many benefits including migraine relief, aiding symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as promoting hair growth! This popular treatment costs around £20 - £40 (dependent on location) per client so you would only have to complete 7 treatments to make a profit from completing the course! <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br><ul> <li> Health & Safety specific to Indian Head Massage </li> <li> Anatomy and physiology, (head, neck and shoulders) </li> <li> Client consultation techniques and contra-indications </li> <li> A Q&A to be completed by the student </li> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Full understanding of the origins, history and key benefits of this Ayurveda treatment </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to safely and confidently perform a luxury Indian head massage to a high standard </li> <li> Health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> Students must be at least 16 years of age are required to have previously obtained an Anatomy & Physiology certification </li> <li> Students must bring a selection of items listed below. Please note that there is no need to purchase more if you already have them </li> <li> There will be an assessment at the end of this course </li> <li> Students will receive a qualification upon passing </li> <li> Training provided by The Nail & Beauty Training Academy </li> <li> Course accredited by IPHM & Professional Beauty </li> <li> Course duration: 1 Day, 10am - 3pm </li> </ul>

Dermaplaning is a very popular treatment, removing the vellus and dead skin from the face using a derma tool. This allows for make-up to glide on smoothly and leaves a lovely complexion. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br><ul> <li> Review of dermaplaning equipment and how it helps improves the look of skin, leaving it radiant and glowing, and allowing make-up to go on smoothly </li> <li> Demonstrations and the opportunity to practise on each other </li> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Full understanding of how dermaplaning works </li> <li> The skills and knowledge required to complete a tailored treatment for various skin types </li> <li> Learn how to remove the skins top-most layer containing dead skin cells and vellus hair </li> <li> Health and safety knowledge to carry out the service confidently </li> <li> Safe disposal of blades </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> Students must be at least 16 years of age are required to have previously obtained a Facial certification </li> <li> Students are required to work on each other </li> <li><b>Please note that only one Facial Kit is required from the kit listing below.</b> There is no need to purchase the items listed if you already have them. </li> <li> There will be an assessment at the end of this course </li> <li> Students will receive a qualification upon passing </li> <li> Training provided by The Nail & Beauty Training Academy </li> <li> Course accredited by IPHM & Professional Beauty </li> <li> Course duration: 1 Day, 10am - 3pm </li> </ul>

Would you like to become more confident in your barbering skills? Try the one day Great British Barbering Academy Signature Course to build your barbering skills and techniques. This is a hands-on practical workshop delivered by a skilled technical educator. Upon completion, you will also benefit from 3 months complimentary access to the Mike Taylor Education Online Education Zone with a wealth of content and videos to support your development. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br> You will be granted access to the Mike Taylor Education Online Education Zone where you can:<ul> <li> Watch over 60 practical videos </li> <li> Update your theory knowledge </li> <li> Read through the Barbering Resource Book </li> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br><ul> <li> Health and safety knowledge on working in the barbershop </li> <li> Confidence working with a range of barbering tools, including clippers and trimmers </li> <li> Build your skills in fading, clipper over comb, tapering, texturizing, blending and styling </li> <li> Learn how to work with different head shapes and create masculine shapes </li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br><ul> <li> A certificate will be given upon completion </li> <li> Learners must have some experience in hairdressing and/or barbering to benefit from this course </li> <li> For the afternoon workshop, students must bring either two live models or a head block with enough hair length to complete two different clipper cuts </li> <li> Models must be over the age of 16 </li> <li> Students must bring a hairdressing kit including a clipper, trimmer, foils (if skin fading), scissors, a cutting comb, styling brushes and a hair dryer </li> <li> Course duration: 1 day, 10am – 4pm </li> </ul>

Waxing, threading, tinting and shaping: master the latest trends in male grooming techniques on this practical course. Want to enhance the services you offer to male clients? Join our educational program to learn a selection of highly profitable, efficient treatments that will expand your customer base and increase revenue. Our experts will guide you through these simple yet effective techniques. <br> <br> <b>Top Features</b><br> <ul><li>Beard colouring/tinting.</li> <li>Facial hair waxing (brows, temples upper cheeks, nostrils and ears).</li> <li>Facial threading (upper cheek) </li> <li>Health &amp; Safety.</li> <li>Client consultation and managing expectations.</li> <li>Video content to refer to after the live course with additional information &amp; styles.</li> </ul> <br> <b>Key Learnings</b><br> <ul><li>The skills and knowledge to integrate facial hair waxing, shaping tinting and threading into your service offering.</li> <li>Skills and knowledge to develop and practice ongoing and to integrate these treatments in to your male styling services.</li> </ul> <br> <b>Additional Information</b><br> <ul> <li>Please bring along your working scissors you are comfortable using, combs, dryer, and a basic styling kit.</li> <li>Please ensure there are no contra-indications to this treatment as indicated in your online learning.</li> <li>You will continue to have access to the online learning portal for 1 year.</li> <li>Upon completion you will receive an accredited E-certificate.</li> <li>You must perform a tint patch test 24-48 hours prior to the course.</li> <li>A model (male aged 18+) will be required per learner at 14:00.</li> <li>Models should have facial hair, be skin tested for beard/ brow tinting and able to have hair removal performed on the Nostrils, Brows, Temples, Upper Cheeks and Ears using a combination of techniques.</li> <li>All learners will be required to work and initially develop skills on each other, hair should be grown on the arms legs nostrils and ears. </li> <li>Course duration: 1 day, 10am - 4pm</li> </ul>