Mike Taylor Education

Mike Taylor Education is a specialist hair and barbering academy based in Poole, Dorset, providing both apprenticeship and private training. Over the last decade, the organisation has developed a structured study programme aimed at building strong technical foundations and supporting long-term careers in the barbering and hairdressing industry. It offers NVQ Level 2, 3 and 4 courses, including an industry-acclaimed NVQ Level 2 programme, along with a range of one-day workshops focused on specific techniques within hair and barbering. In addition to private NVQ provision, Mike Taylor Education delivers barbering and hairdressing apprenticeships through a network of barbershops and salons across the south of England, working with employers to create bespoke training tailored to individual business requirements. Training is delivered in a real-life barbershop environment, with learners progressing from practice heads to cutting hair for paying clients, ensuring extensive hands-on experience under highly skilled educators. This practical model is designed to develop shop-ready barbers and hairdressers and underpins the academy’s reputation for helping learners secure employment on completion of their training.