Professional hair and barbering services skills are always in demand, in settings from salons to cruise ships. Offering variety, creativity and lots of opportunities to grow and develop, this exciting, people-focused industry has plenty to offer.
Our students enjoy world class hair education through the Lee Stafford Education Academy, training in our professional hair and barbering salons to learn Lee’s renowned hair styling recipes and access the latest styles, trends, seminars, and stage shows. We are proud to be a Green Salon, committed to creating a more sustainable future. By recycling salon waste, including hair, foils, colour tubes, and chemicals, our students develop environmentally responsible practices alongside industry-standard skills, helping to reduce waste and support greener salon environments.
Industry relevant learning includes:
- Industry-standard salon facilities with real client experience
- Highly practical learning to build confidence and job-ready skills
- Attending Salon International, one of the UK’s leading hairdressing exhibitions, to experience live demonstrations and explore the latest trends
- Taking part in national competitions with other Lee Stafford Academy students
Andover students are working as salon assistants, junior stylists, stylists, trainee hairdressers, salon owners, bridal & occasion hair specialists or progressing to apprenticeships or higher education.
A new hair or beauty business Opens in the UK almost every hour showing just how fast the industry is growing