Wow Hair Academy

WOW Hair Academy is a specialist hairdressing and barbering training provider offering apprenticeship programmes for learners employed in hairdressing salons and barber shops. The academy delivers Level 2 Hairdressing Professional, Level 2 Barbering Professional and Level 3 Advanced and Creative Hair Professional apprenticeships, with typical durations ranging from around 18–24 months for Level 2 programmes and 13–15 months for the advanced Level 3 qualification. Training combines theory and practical skills, with most delivery taking place at the Wolverhampton-based training academy, which includes a working salon environment and IT facilities for independent learning and one-to-one support. WOW Hair Academy offers flexible delivery models, including one-to-one training, day-release at the academy or a blended approach to suit employer requirements. Functional Skills in English and Maths are delivered alongside the main qualification where needed, and apprentices receive regular progress reviews with their employer and assessor. The provider also runs specialist training days on advanced cutting, colour techniques and colour correction for hairdressing, and hot towel shaving, fading techniques and pattern work for barbering, which are open to both apprentices and employers. All trainers are industry-experienced professionals holding Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications in hairdressing and barbering, and the academy works with professional brands such as Wella and Label M to provide up-to-date technical education, competitions and trade fair visits.