Hairdressing NVQ 2 advice

[bex28]

Hi this is my first post here am hoping for a bit of wisdom. I am looking to do nvq level 2 hairdressing next year part time. The course I have found that is the cheapest and quickest where I live (sheffield) is 2 full days per week over 6 months and they have said I have to find my own models. I have zero exp in the beauty industry and have no clue how to go about this. I assume there is gonna be a lot if practical work needed so is it likely Id need to find a new model every week? (And is it usual practise for a training provider for nvq level2 to not provide models?)

My other question is what is the best way to train in your opinion? I am 28 and I want to get my qualification as quickly as possible. Ive seen 4 week courses available which seem very expensive but Im worried that 4 weeks is not seen as long enough training when looking for my first job? I cant afford to be on an apprentice wage for nearly 2 years (and I am probably too old).

Sorry for the long post
Becky

 

[pinky_kez]

They can't be able to teach you everything in 6 months took me 18 months for my levels 2 and was working in a salon at the same time and anither 18th for levels 3 anda further 12 months in q salonbefore I was happy to do clients alone

 

[JuZz'<3]

Hi this is my first post here am hoping for a bit of wisdom. I am looking to do nvq level 2 hairdressing next year part time. The course I have found that is the cheapest and quickest where I live (sheffield) is 2 full days per week over 6 months and they have said I have to find my own models. I have zero exp in the beauty industry and have no clue how to go about this. I assume there is gonna be a lot if practical work needed so is it likely Id need to find a new model every week? (And is it usual practise for a training provider for nvq level2 to not provide models?)

My other question is what is the best way to train in your opinion? I am 28 and I want to get my qualification as quickly as possible. Ive seen 4 week courses available which seem very expensive but Im worried that 4 weeks is not seen as long enough training when looking for my first job? I cant afford to be on an apprentice wage for nearly 2 years (and I am probably too old).

Sorry for the long post
Becky

Hi Becky,

It is a fabulous industry and I can guarantee there is never a dull day, no customer is the same, no hair is the same, you learn constantly and experience new things daily, so its wonderful you are considering a career in Hair.

However the whole 'Qualification as quickly as possible' is not the right attitude I am afraid.
Even after you have qualified and received your certificates Hairdressing takes many years to master.
This industry takes time, patience and commitment. I trained for 4 years, I started out with a weekend course before leaving school, went on to college for 3 years. During all of this time I was in a salon too. I can honestly sit here now and say I am confident that I have the skills to be a good hairdresser, but every single day a new door is opened and things change.

If you are really considering this line of work, be prepared to spend a good few years training, grasping the skills and learning new techniques.
they say 'Rome wasn't built in a day' and I feel no hairdresser can learn in such a short space of time either.
Good luck with your choices xxx

 

[persianista]

6 months is not long enough to learn an entire trade. Passing an NVQ and being able to do hair are two entirely different things. Try and find a a slower course plus volunteer in a salon in your spare time. Working alongside experienced hairdressers is essential.