How To Become A Hairdresser As An Adult?
Thinking About A New Career?
Are you feeling frustrated in your current job?
Unsure what direction to take next?
Perhaps you are looking for something more flexible, creative and rewarding.
Many people dream of changing careers but don't know where to start.
If you love helping people, enjoy being creative and want a career that can fit around your lifestyle, hairdressing or barbering courses could be the perfect opportunity.
Why Hairdressing?
Hairdressing is so much more than cutting and colouring hair. It is:
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Creative and inspiring
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Social and people-focused
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Flexible around family and other commitments
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Financially rewarding
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A skill you can take anywhere
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A career that helps people look and feel fabulous
As a hairdresser, you get paid to make a difference to someone's confidence and self-esteem every single day.
More Than A Training Course – A Lifestyle Change
At VIP Hair 4 U Training, we don't just teach hairdressing techniques. We help you create a completely new future.
Our personalised 1-2-1 training programme is designed for adults and career changers who want to build a life and business they love.
Step 1 – Get Clear On Your Vision
Before we even pick up a pair of scissors, we look at:
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Why you want a career change
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What your ideal lifestyle looks like
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Your goals and vision
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Building your confidence
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Creating your personal brand identity
Step 2 – Learn The Hairdressing Skills
You will learn the foundations of hairdressing or barbering in a supportive 1-2-1 environment, including:
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Cutting / clipper work
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Blow-drying and styling
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Colouring techniques
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Client consultations
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Customer care
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Professional working practices
You will first practise on a training head before progressing onto real models.
Step 3 – Build Your Future Business
Learning the skill is only part of the journey. We also help you understand:
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What hours you want to work
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How to fit your career around family and other commitments
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Who your ideal clients are
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Costs, products and pricing
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Building a portfolio for marketing
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Finding support on your journey
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Tracking your progress and building confidence
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Becoming self-employed
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Creating a website
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Using Canva and social media
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Marketing your new business
Step 4 – Gain Real Experience
As your confidence grows, you will begin working on:
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Friends
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Family
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Models
This allows you to build experience, create before and after photographs and start attracting future clients.
Imagine Where You Could Be In 6 Months
Six months from now, your life could look completely different.
You could have:
✓ A new skill for life
✓ A portfolio of work
✓ The confidence to work with clients
✓ A flexible career that fits around your lifestyle
✓ The foundations to become self-employed
✓ A career that you genuinely enjoy
It's never too late to start a career you love.
VIP Hair 4 U Training
Private 1-2-1 Accredited Hairdressing Training for Adults and Career Changers in Berkshire and Live Online.
Learn around your other commitments and create a future that works for you.

Can learning hairdressing really change my life?
Yes. Many of our students come to us feeling stuck, unhappy in their careers or needing more flexibility around family life. Learning hairdressing is not just about gaining a new skill; it is about creating a new lifestyle, building confidence and having the opportunity to work for yourself doing something creative and rewarding.
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