Whether you're leaving school, unemployed or just looking for a career you are passionate about, our Hair, Beauty & Barbering Academies are here to give you the skills you need for your dream job in the beauty industry by learning in a real salon environment, not a classroom!
With a variety of programmes in hairdressing, barbering, make-up and beauty therapy all with progression and apprenticeship opportunities, now is the perfect time to find out more!
All of our Academies are equipped with high-tech training facilities and resources as well as a state-of-the-art training salon – giving real commercial experience with the highest quality technical training provided by an exceptionally skilled team.
We offer training that is designed to deliver a real work based experience and use professional teaching staff from within the industry to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of the modern salon environment.
Study programmes and apprenticeships to funded courses for adults across a range of subjects such as hairdressing, barbering, makeup, nail tech and beauty therapies.
Find Out More About Our Academies
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by students before enrolling on the course.
We have Hair and Beauty Academies based across England.
Current locations cover Camden, Chesterfield, Chiswick, Croydon, Derby, Doncaster, Hartlepool, Huddersfield, Leeds, Loughton, Manchester and Sheffield.
We offer a range of courses from Level 1 to Level 3 certificates and diplomas, accessed through government funding and Advanced Learner Loans.
Study areas such as Hairdressing, Barbering, Makeup, Nail Tech, Beauty Therapy and Massage Therapy.
We also offer apprenticeship routeways in hairdressing and barbering.
No. We will make sure that you work at a level that is suitable for you.
Yes, almost all of the training on offer is free due to the course being partly funded by the European Social Fund, Adult Education Budget and other associated funding streams. Some courses may not be funded but can be paid for with an Advanced Learner Loan. We know that can sound confusing, but we can help you figure out what's best for you.
For those aged 16-19 you may be eligible for a training bursary or allowance depending on which country you live in.
If you're aged 18 or over and live in a London borough. Once you are enrolled at your Academy, you can apply online through TfL by clicking here.
For all other regions your local council will have information on the services, discounts and concessions available in your area for travel - click here to find out more.
Support may also be available through the Bursary Fund. Contact Learner Support at help@learningcurvegroup.co.uk.
You will receive individual career advice whilst on the course to help you with your vocational choices.
Unlike traditional colleges, you can start anytime during the year. We have courses running across the entire calendar year.