Industry body

National Hair & Beauty Federation

Trade body for hair, barbering and beauty businesses, with apprenticeship guidance for salons and trainees.

UK-wide England

Main website

Links go to the provider's own site. Always confirm start dates and entry requirements with them.

Trades this covers

Cut, fade and shave — a booming trade with low start-up costs and quick self-employment.

Deliver facials, treatments and therapies in salons, spas and your own business.

Cut, colour and style hair — and build a client book that belongs to you.