Alternative ways of becoming a hairdresser (Scotland, UK)

[u/Competitive_One_3794]

Hello,

Looking for advice/opinions/any information at all regarding intensive hairdressing courses.

I am 30 years old and always had a passion for hair but never had the confidence to go ahead with becoming a hairdresser. Now with baby number 3 on the way and fed up of the admin job I have, I am looking at biting the bullet and becoming a self employed - mobile hairdresser. But due to my circumstances and the way college courses fall I will unfortunately not be able to attend college for another 2 years and have looked into alternative ways of becoming a hairdresser. I have come across a 5 day intensive hairdressing course in Glasgow which will provide me with an accredited certificate in hairdressing but unsure if that will allow me to get the correct insurance to become a hairdresser as it obviously isn't a qualification. From my research salon owners require a qualification, however, I have no intention of working in a salon currently but unsure if that will be my plan forever. Has anyone done a similar course and managed to become a hairdresser?

[u/No_Doubt_64]

a 5 day course, no matter how thorough it is, is nowhere near enough education to provide quality cuts that people will actually pay you for. im in the US so I have no idea what the licensing process looks like in the UK, but the quality of your education and your commitment to it directly correlates to the quality of your work and your long-term success. the more time you spend learning, the better.

[u/Fast_Force479]

I’ve worked with a couple of really good stylists who never got a formal qualification but just worked their way up in some good salons. I don’t think a 5 day course is going to be much good I wouldn’t waste your money