Heritage

Course Overview

The Sassoon Academy Heritage Course represents a unique opportunity to study the iconic Sassoon haircuts from the 1960s and 70s. These looks, developed by Vidal Sassoon and the original International Creative Team, led by Roger Thompson and Christopher Brooker, created the Sassoon geometric method that reshaped the global hair industry. They continue to form the foundation of the world-renowned Sassoon training programmes and are the most recognisable and enduring shapes in hairdressing history. The four-day course will be taught by the follow-along demonstration method, conducted in a step-by-step manner on mannequin heads, with our instructors guiding you in the process of mastering these landmark techniques.

For hair professionals who have always been fascinated by the Sassoon heritage and the looks that redefined hair fashion, choosing this course will give you the opportunity to work on the shapes that have inspired hairdressers around the world for generations.

Level

Learners will be expected to possess current knowledge of client care, as well as basic cutting/ colouring & finishing ability (level 2 NVQ or country equivalent). Ideal for hair professionals with 5 plus years of salon experience who wish to challenge themselves in mastering Sassoon’s’ iconic looks.

Focus

Iconic Sassoon looks
Nancy Kwan, Five Point, The Veil, Mouche, Box Bob, Peggy Moffitt
Follow along work sessions on mannequin heads
Creation of geometric shapes
Iconic line, layering and graduation techniques
Presentation of Sassoon heritage techniques with section diagrams
Finish and refining techniques

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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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