Hairdressing
Welcome to the Lee Stafford Education Academy, the first and only one of its kind in Wales. Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with specialists to train not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and barbering staff.
You will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Academies, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK. These provide training in specialist skills that you can’t get anywhere else.
You will receive training in up to 22 fundamental skills and techniques, which you will learn to what Lee calls ‘Michelin standard’. Once accomplished in these techniques, you are then encouraged to use your creativity with no bounds. These skills can be tested in national competitions with other Lee Stafford Academy students in FE colleges across the UK during the academic year.
We’re aiming to make our hair and barbering students the most employable in the country, so if you’re serious about hair, NPTC Group of Colleges is the place for you.
What will I do?
You will cover cutting, styling and setting skills, colouring, shampooing and conditioning, client consultation (including the recognition of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp), basic salon health and safety, essential skills and retail.
At Level 3, you will undertake advanced cutting and styling skills, bridal hair, colouring, advanced salon health and safety, client consultation, retail, IT and communication skills.
As part of this programme, learners will be required to attend a work placement at an external organisation for at least one day per week or for a two-week block, and a twilight/evening commercial session at the College.
Career Opportunities
No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The hair industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry and working behind the scenes in film, theatre and TV. It also offers the independence to start your own salon.
Career options include:
- Barbering
- Colour technician
- Salon owner
- Senior stylist
- Wedding hairdresser
- Cruise worker
Hairdressing Excellence at the Lee Stafford Education Academy
Lee Stafford Education has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading hairdressing educators, securing a finalist position in a national hairdressing business awards programme. This recognition reflects a strong commitment to high-quality education, innovation and the development of professional skills within the hairdressing industry.
NPTC Group of Colleges is the only college in Wales to partner with Lee Stafford Education to deliver this specialist training at Afan College, Brecon Beacons College and Newtown College.
Students practise cutting-edge styles and techniques, known as recipes, designed by Lee and other leading stylists from across the industry in purpose-built salons that are open to the public.
It’s great to be able to give something back to students. I’m very passionate about giving young professionals the best opportunity for a good education, especially in hairdressing.
Above all, I’m excited to be working with NPTC Group of Colleges’ students to develop really strong techniques and great attitudes in preparation for a career in the hairdressing industry.
