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My career goal: Hair and beauty

Updated Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Do you have a passion for helping clients to look their best? These resources will help you to perfect your craft and make your mark in the beauty industry - perhaps by starting your own business.

Apprenticeships in hair and beauty

Learning on the job could be your way into hairdressing. Here Kate, aka Dollybowbow, discusses apprenticeships in a top London salon:

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Need some advice and inspiration?

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  • Hair and beauty career hub

    The hair and beauty world offers plenty of options - check out this industry job site for career profiles, advice and job search.

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  • Men in female dominated industries

    Advice from three men who've shaped their own style in the hair and beauty industry.

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Watch this video for some tips from Aaman Birk on finding work in the beauty industry:

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National Careers Service links

icould links

icould is a site that provides career guidance based on real world experiences, providing an inside view of many different jobs, and tips on how to get there. They have over 1000 personal video stories, and every page contains detailed job information and insightful practical advice.

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