Hairdressing
If you’re passionate about style, love working with people, and enjoy being hands-on, a career in Hairdressing could be your perfect fit.
Get creative with a career in hair
At Bridgwater College, our Hairdressing courses combine creativity with real industry experience, perfect to prepare you for life in the salon.
Students train in our professional college salons, working with real clients in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting. You’ll gain technical skills, confidence, and the experience employers are looking for.
Why Study Hairdressing?
Throughout your course, you’ll build practical skills in:
- Cutting, colouring, and styling techniques
- Client consultation and care
- Salon health, safety, and hygiene
- Product knowledge and trend awareness.
Hairdressing seamlessly blends style, creativity, and technical expertise, putting your people skills front and centre! A qualification with us opens doors to a number of exciting and varied career paths, from working in local salons and spas to cruise ships and fashion shows.
Train in industry-standard environments
Not only do all of our students learn in a realistic working environment with paying customers, gaining experience that mirrors life in a real salon, but they can also take part in hair competitions and creative challenges, guest workshops from industry professionals, opportunities for work placements and apprenticeships, and business-focused training to support self-employment.
Hairdressing can lead to careers in salons, spas, barber shops, session styling, or even owning your own business. Whether you’re looking to become a stylist, freelance hair artist, or dream of owning your own salon one day, our courses give you the practical skills and industry insight to take that next step with confidence.
Whether you’re looking to become a stylist, freelance hair artist, or dream of owning your own salon one day, our courses give you the practical skills and industry insight to take that next step with confidence.
Open doors to varied career paths
So what are you waiting for? Visit Bridgwater College on one of our open days, and take the first steps in your journey towards a creative and rewarding career in hairdressing!
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Financial Support
We understand that managing money while studying can feel overwhelming, especially right now. That’s why we offer a wide range of financial support to help you succeed, whatever your circumstances.
Apprenticeships
If you’re ready to kickstart your career and gain hands-on experience while you study, an apprenticeship at Bridgwater College could be the perfect next step. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers of Further Education apprenticeships.
Term Dates
Planning ahead? Our academic calendar includes key term dates, bank holidays,
scheduled breaks, and Somerset school holiday alignment, so you can stay informed and
organised throughout the year.
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Come and see what makes Bridgwater College unique. Meet tutors, explore our college, and find the right path for you.
“My goal is to own my own salon someday, and the college has been very supportive of my ambitions. They’ve helped me plan my next steps, and I feel confident about my future.”
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