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How to Create a Hairdressing Portfolio
31st January 2025 : 12:13pm, by admin
Creating a portfolio as a hairdresser is essential, as it allows you to demonstrate your skills and abilities. At LCBT, you’ll learn a wide-range of techniques for both men’s and women’s hair, including creative cutting, highlights and conditioning treatments.
What is a Hairdressing Portfolio?
A portfolio allows you to showcase your hairdressing skills and personal style to potential clients and employers. A strong portfolio, alongside a CV, is essential when applying to jobs, freelance work or further training.
What Should I Include in My Hairdressing Portfolio?
Your portfolio should display a wide variety of hairdressing styles to demonstrate your versatility and expertise. At LCBT, you’ll have many opportunities to build your portfolio, from classroom practice on classmates or models to real client sessions in our on-site salon. We recommend capturing photos of the looks and styles you create, particularly before and after shots, to highlight your abilities. Keeping notes on techniques you learn will also help you stay organised and track your development.
Depending on your course level, you’ll practice a range of hairdressing skills on real clients, such as blow dries, root tints, T-sections, hair-up styles and more. You can invite friends and family to enjoy these discounted salon services!
Gain Real-World Experience
Whilst studying at LBCT, you’ll have opportunities to attend beauty industry shows, events and careers fairs to expand your knowledge and build your professional network.
At LCBT, career advisors are available to help you write a strong CV, build your portfolio, search for jobs, and prepare for interviews. You’ll also have access to our online Job Shop, which features current vacancies from top industry partners across the UK.
Hairdressing Courses at LCBT
We offer a range of hairdressing courses tailored to different ages and experience levels:
- Level 2 Diploma in Women’s and Men’s Hairdressing: A one-year, fully-funded course for 16 to 18 year olds with no prior experience
- Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services: A one-year, fully-funded course for those aged 16 to 18 who already hold a Level 2 qualification.
- 19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (with Colouring & Styling): A fast-track, one-year course for those aged 19 or older with no experience, covering both Level 2 and Level 3 skills.
Are you ready to start your journey in hairdressing? Apply now!