Silk Trends Hair Academy
Welcome to Silk Trends Hair Academy. There are a wide range of hairdressing courses on offer, from basic hairdressing to advanced cutting and colouring. Courses are designed to cater for all levels, from beginners wanting to develop skills for a new career in Hairdressing, to the more experienced hair stylists wanting to refresh their existing hairdressing skills.
New Hairdressing Courses now available at Silk Trends Hair Academy
Our 12 weeks package courses are ideal for those new to/studying hairdressing and want to gain experience of many different aspects of Afro Hairdressing in one go (such as Afro Hair Maintenance and Styling, Hair Braiding, Afro Hair Coluring and Cutting).
Ideal for keeping your existing hairdressing skills up to date or gaining new skills. Max 5 students per class.
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Our evening individual hairdressing modules are ideal short courses for those wanting an introduction to specific areas of hairdressing without having to commit to a long term course.
These individual modules are usually delivered over 3 or 6 weeks (i.e. 1 evening session per week). Max 5 students per class.
Individual Modules start from just £325!
These one-day refresher workshops are ideal for already qualified hairdressers returning to the industry after a long break, or newly qualified hairdressers wanting to build confidence and gain experience in specialist areas of hairdressing such as Hair Braiding, Hair Cutting refresher, Hair Colouring refresher, Relaxing Afro Hair, etc. Max 6 students per class.
You must already have NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification or equivalent to attending these one-day refresher workshops.
Our bespoke hairdressing courses offer training in a range of subjects on a one to one basis. If you prefer to learn on your own, these courses are ideal way to gain skills in specialist areas such as hair braiding, hair extensions, hair weaving, afro hair styling and finishing, etc.
One to one courses can also be designed to meet your specific needs.
Course Bookings
If you are interested in attending any of these hairdressing courses or would like more information about the academy please contact Silk Trends on 0208 529 8000 or email us at info@silktrends.co.uk and let us know what your current hairdressing skills level is and your requirements.
Note:- You must bring your own basic hairdressing equipment kit for the course. All products and materials for use during the class will be supplied.
Here’s what some of our students had to say…
Kim Hamilton Angela S Jenna M Jerry C Maureen HillHappy Afro Hair Styling course student

Great knowledge and understanding in afro hair receivecd. A whole new experience for me One to one traing... Demonstrations and lots of practice to gain confidence. I really enjoy the day and I learnt everything I came for and more. Thank you x
Simply Afro 12 weeks package course Mar - June 2012

This course is great for anyone wanting to gain skills in caring for, maintaining and styling Afro hair. The teaching is intense and very detailed.
Happy braiding student - February 2012
Glad I came to take this course, because I have learnt everything I wanted to learn. I have enjoyed learning cornrows the most.
Happy Cutting - June 2011
Good training, not rushed... Learning at your own pace. Good guidance received to complete this course successfully. These new skills will benefit me a great deal and help me get more work in my career as a session stylist. It has been great fun.
One very happy student - April 2012
Silk Trends provides a very well structured course. Relevant material in terms of information were provided as well as appropriate equipment and products.
Excellent learning pace in a very relaxed, friendly and professional environment.
Silk Trends has given me the incentive to build on the knowledge and the skills I have learned and to improve on what I have learned through further studies.
Course Trainer Qualifications
Our trainer is a qualified and experienced Lecturer of Hairdressing and NVQ Assessor, with over 7 years experience teaching hairdressing level 1 and level 2, as well as 30 years experience working in the hairdressing industry.
Course Trainer Qualifications:
NVQ Lvl 1 Hairdressing
NVQ Lvl 2 Hairdressing
NVQ Lvl 3 Hairdressing
City & Guilds 7307 Stage 1 – 4 Teaching Qualification
D32/D34 and A1 NVQ Assessor Award
NVQ Level 3 Award in Retail Management
All our courses have been designed to National Hairdressing Standards. On successful completion of your course you will receive a Silk Trends Academy Certificate.


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