24 Week Diploma

The course is divided into five in-depth stages covering all of the subjects needed to provide you with a fast track to hairdressing success.

Location

London

Duration

24 Weeks

Tuition Cost

£13,956.00 Ex VAT

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Course Overview

Are you passionate about becoming a hair professional?

There is no finer beginning for anyone wanting to make their first mark on the world of hair than the 24-week Sassoon Diploma course. Recognised worldwide as the ultimate in modern hair education, every one of the key cutting and colouring techniques that underpin the Sassoon philosophy will be passed on to you, the newest generation of qualified hair professionals.

The course is divided into five in-depth stages covering all of the subjects needed to provide you with a fast track to hairdressing success. The nature and content of each stage develop as you progress through the course. However, some things remain constant; personal guidance and mentoring from a Sassoon instructor throughout all work sessions; theory and practical assignments to assess your progress at regular intervals; a personal appraisal at the end of each stage to ensure you are achieving the learning goals required by Sassoon.

Note: Students must be at least 18 years of age to apply for this course. This course does not result in an NVQ Qualification, for students interested in receiving this please see our 30 Week Beginners Diploma course.

Level

No formal experience is necessary, although the learner will be required to be hard-working and passionate about hair!

Course Modules

You will be issued with your own personal equipment which you can take with you at the end of the course. See below:

Scissors
Clippers
Combs
Brushes
Kit Bag
Neck Brush
Section Clips
Water Spray
Diva Pro Intelligent Digital Styler / Straightener
Diva Pro Rapida 4000 Pro Hairdryer

You will have full access to Streaming the abc classic training videos during the duration of your course PLUS you will have full access to the abc classic training eBooks in cut, colour and men. Note: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that all products are available, we apologise if any item is occasionally out of stock or differs to what is featured.

This stage will introduce you to the fundamental techniques that underpin all the subsequent stages that follow.

Sassoon history & philosophy
Shampooing, blow drying and finishing with products
Styling and setting techniques
Head shape and bone structure assessment
Client consultation technique
Excellent client care
Product knowledge
abc knowledge
Technical theory
Personal appraisal

After a period of understanding the dynamics of hair, the basic precision cutting skills are quickly introduced.

This stage gives you access to the unique world of ladies haircutting. You will start to practise the knowledge and skills you have learned on real hair. You will also be introduced to the world of colour.

Work sessions on all ABC ladies techniques
Demonstrations/lectures on all ladies techniques
Recap over blow drying/consultation lecture
Expanding your product knowledge
Colour formulas
Colour charts
Introduction to ABC colouring hair the Sassoon way
Personal appraisal

This exciting stage will cover the complete theory and application of ABC colouring hair the Sassoon way.

ABC colouring hair the Sassoon way
a total colour techniques
b partial colour techniques
c combination colour techniques
Contemporary colouring techniques
Classic perm techniques
Colouring and technical exam
Personal appraisal

This stage draws together many of the skills learned to give you more confidence and introduces ABC Men.

A recap of all cutting techniques
introduction/history of men’s hair
abc Men cutting hair the Sassoon way
Scissor-over-comb techniques
Crops/layering
Graduated men’s shapes
Clippers and finishing techniques
Customer care
Professional salon etiquette
Mock practical exam
Personal appraisal

The final stage of the course is designed to give you the time to perfect the skills you have learned and utilise the knowledge that you have gathered to prepare you for working in a salon environment. You will also study the following elements:

Further men’s haircutting
Working on your own and using your initiative
Working within a time frame
Introduction to disconnection and freehand techniques
Practical exam
Personal appraisal
Employment interview techniques

Sassoon reserves the right to alter/change the sequence of learning content.

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What Our Students Say

Have been on Salon Creative and ABC now and both courses have taught me so much every time. The way I cut hair & think about haircuts has changed completely – in the best way!!

Phoebe Carraro,

Sutton, UK

I took this course without knowing what the class was going to be like. But I love doing everything in one week. Great course! I love all the instructors. Thank you!

Kanna Ryan,

Kansas, USA

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of myself and the other two KH hair owners. Three team members attended last week's ABC cutting course and were blown away. Thank you so much they have gained from attending.

Helen fuller

Owner of KH Hair Hinckley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vidal Sassoon training is globally recognised as the ultimate in hairdressing education, providing you with a passport to a successful career in the international world of hair. Synonymous with excellence, the Vidal Sassoon Academy delivers the finest education for beginners and experienced hair professionals.

For over 65 years, the reputation of Vidal Sassoon has been built on developing and providing world-class education at our hair academies and education centers around the globe. Through an unparalleled system of training that has become definitive, our instructors deliver our hairdressing courses with passion and professionalism, inspiring generations of Hair Professionals of all levels of experience.

Continually developing an ever-evolving series of educational opportunities that have become definitive, including its world-renowned propriety methods, ABC Cutting And Colouring Hair The Vidal Sassoon Way. That legacy and commitment to sharing knowledge has grown exponentially over the last six decades and positions Vidal Sassoon Academy as the global leader in industry education.

The forward-thinking that epitomises Vidal Sassoon Academy continues to be seen on a daily basis with the wide range of courses offered to meet a variety of experience levels and learning needs. We strive to guide all of our students to achieve technical and creative excellence, and with the selection of courses available, plus the continuous evolvement of our curriculums to reflect our seasonal collections and trends, we believe that no other institution compares to Sassoon Academy.

Our students are a combination of loyal, experienced hair professionals who want to update their skills and new students who would like to experience the Vidal Sassoon method for the first time. We appreciate that it takes commitment and courage to study something new, especially if you are changing careers and have not been inside a classroom for some time. However, bear in mind that you will be taking a course with like-minded individuals, who are also passionate and committed to education. They will accompany you on your Vidal Sassoon journey and oftentimes become lifelong friends and invaluable contacts in the industry.

Extremely talented individuals with extensive experience and knowledge of the Vidal Sassoon proprietary methods, our Instructors are the friendliest, passionate and most patient people you will meet. They will encourage you every step of the way and work diligently to ensure you obtain the most out of your time at the Vidal Sassoon Academy.

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