There are many exciting career opportunities in hairdressing and barbering. Whether you want to work in a salon or run your own business, our comprehensive range of daytime, evening and short courses could prepare you for your chosen career.

Ranging from entry level to level 3, our courses are suitable for people starting out in the industry, as well as more experienced professionals looking to develop their skills.

When you choose to study at Northumberland College you will benefit from being trained in well equipped working salons by qualified tutors, whilst offering a professional service to members of the public.

The Northumberland Hair Studio at our Ashington campus offers excellent training venues in which to develop practical and specialist skills required for the industry.

Hairdressing and barbering training is also offered in Berwick at our town centre Simply Students training salons. 

Our experienced and professional tutors will train you in the latest industry techniques, backed up by underpinning theory.

We also offer Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in hairdressing and barbering. Contact advice.centre@northland.ac.uk or 01670 841200 for more details.