How to become a Hairdresser in 2024

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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 […]

What is it like to work in a Salon?

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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 […]

Sam Beadle – Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK wig maker extraordinaire!

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THINKING about a career in hair? You just never know where training with Central Hairdressing will take you! In the first of a series of blogs we chat to some past Central Training Group trainees and apprentices who have gone on to achieve more than they ever thought possible. First up – Sam Beadle, wig […]

Fantastic Resources to Continue your Hairdressing Studies at home

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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 […]

GARY HALLIDAY Behind the lens

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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 […]

Michael Douglas – The road to becoming a top TV Hair Stylist

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Life as a hairdresser can take you pretty much in any direction nowadays as TV hair stylist, Michael Douglas, can testify. Michael is now best known as the resident hair expert on BBC TV’s The One Show and, early on in his career, he knew that television was where he ultimately wanted to be. Having […]

Starting a new career and becoming an apprentice in your 30s

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Starting a new career at any age can be daunting, but becoming an apprentice in your 30s is an option, and you’ll get paid whilst you learn. Tyler Peters, our former hairdressing apprentice ensured that through hard work and dedication he was swiftly on the road to success. Having worked in PR and social media […]

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