How to become a Hairdresser in 2024
Hairdressing is still one of the most popular professions to go into in the hair and beauty industry. So you may be wondering just how to become a hairdresser in 2024? Hairdressing is a popular and rewarding career that millions of people have enjoyed over the generations. The job allows you to be creative and […]
A round up of The Mane Event: Central Hair Competition 2023
The Central Hair Competition 2023 got off to a great start with 67 entries received in total. Entries were received from students throughout our Central Hairdressing Academy network with some great hair designs coming through; it’s no wonder why we won the Best Hair and Beauty Apprenticeship Provider Award at the 2023 AAC National Apprenticeship […]
Top 10 Reasons to Choose an Apprenticeship
Are you struggling with deciding your next step in education when you leave school or college? Do you know whether you want to carry on in further education or head directly to the workforce? If you choose an apprenticeship, it might give you the best of both worlds! But what are apprenticeships? What Are Apprenticeships? […]
What is it like to work in a Salon?
Have you been wondering about where to work after leaving school? If so, one massively popular option you could consider is working in a salon as a hairdresser. But what is working in a salon like? Might this be the ideal career pathway for you to follow? Today, we’ll be looking at some of the […]
Young Bedford hairdresser nets highest score possible in industry exam
A YOUNG stylist from a Bedfordshire based salon has recorded the highest score possible at the end of his hairdressing exams. Bedford hairdresser, Ben Gauge 21, who has worked at Lou Lou’s salon in High Street, Biggleswade, since the salon opened in 2019 recorded a score of 700 out of 700 in his End Point […]
Black History Month 2021 – ‘My Sisters’ Collection
October is Black History Month, and today we bring you the work of one of our talented graduate hairdressers, Jacqueline Kankam-Hoppe, who has created a stunning collection, “My Sisters”. Read on to learn more about what inspired Jacqueline to make this collection. You can also enjoy this collection in person on Wednesday 20th October 2021, […]
CTG Hair Apprentices Win BIG at Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2021
TWO learners from Central Training Group’s, Central Hair London, based in Bethnal Green have enjoyed success at the biggest competition for hairdressing apprentices in the country. The Concept Hair Learner of the Year 2021 competition saw candidates from all over the country creating inspirational and creative hair designs in the following categories: Styling – Level […]
Fantastic Resources to Continue your Hairdressing Studies at home
During the pandemic, our amazing tutors here at Central all teamed up to provide you with a list of fantastic resources for hairdressing students: online resources that help you to continue your hairdressing studies at home and keep you busy through lockdown. Although we’re no longer in lockdown, these resources are still gold! We’ve included […]
CENTRAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION 2019 – Young Talent Shines Bright
Talented young hair stylists created striking looks that wowed the judges in the annual Central Hairdressing Academy photographic hairdressing competition. The Central Photographic Competition 2019 attracted a record number of entries with apprentices from across Essex, London and Hertfordshire submitting photographic entries to be considered by a panel of first round judges made up of […]
GARY HALLIDAY Behind the lens
Gary Halliday has worked alongside some of the biggest names in hairdressing and fashion. From humble beginnings his hairdressing career went into orbit but Gary used his success as an opportunity to evolve artistically. His career shows yet again that choosing hair as a career can lead to many great, and sometimes unexpected, opportunities. Why […]
