Hair Salons

Facilities for students

Every year, we bring through a cohort of fully-trained hairdressing students who are eager to progress into work or take their education further.

There are multiple styling bays within a large working area, giving students space to concentrate and clients plenty of room to relax. Wall and island units, trolleys and large cupboards allow for storage and transportation of products and equipment, whilst several backwash units allow for another key service in a professional hair salon environment.

Training heads – mannequin heads with various hair styles – are a common feature in the salons and are what our students practice on to build up their skills and confidence.

And if you hadn't guessed by the big logos in the salons, the College has a partnership with The Lee Stafford Education programme!

Industry-leading hairdresser Lee Stafford is a regular visitor to the our salons, providing masterclasses for students and passing on his many years of expertise. Lee is very passionate about vocational education, bringing his energy and ideas into how the courses are taught, and this means students are getting the latest industry skills to take into their careers.

Facilities for employers

We also host local employers from the community at the College, through a series of events during the academic year. In the past, Lee Stafford has delivered many industry-related demonstrations and has also teamed up with Adam Browne (International Artist/Colorist for Redken) to showcase the latest techniques in colouring.

Gareth Clark and Mike Taylor from the Great British Barbering Academy have also provided workshops and demonstrations on male grooming and hairstyles.

Facilities open to the public

The salons are also available for public use, with our students running the reception and waiting area, consulting with clients and gaining important customer service skills. Supervised students will also be responsible for cutting and styling hair, providing them with invaluable training and direct client-side experience.

Services & Costs

The services we provide are based within our college training environment and, although we aim to provide a high standard, we would appreciate that you consider the following when making your booking with us:

• duration of treatments can vary
• booking times may be limited
• training conditions are reflected in the treatment price
• all students are undergoing training, including the receptionists
• skin tests are required every term and 72 hours prior to colouring and tinting service

View our Hairdressing Price List 2023-24

How to book an appointment

Simply give us a call or drop into one of the salons:

Abingdon campus – opposite main reception

Wootton Road, Abingdon, OX14 1GG

01235 216 315

Witney campus – Holloway building

Holloway Road, Witney, OX28 6NE

01993 208 097