adult COURSES at evolve academy

At Evolve Academy, you’ll be supported by expert educators who will help you refine your craft and grow your confidence. The Level 3 Diploma focuses on advanced cutting and colouring, creative styling, colour correction, technical smoothing services, and the ability to design bespoke looks tailored to individual clients. You will also explore the latest trends, techniques, and technologies shaping the future of hairdressing.

In addition to technical excellence, you’ll deepen your understanding of client consultation, problem-solving, product and brand knowledge, health and safety, and the commercial skills needed to thrive in a salon environment or as a freelance stylist.

This diploma is ideal for professionals looking to take on more responsibility, build a strong portfolio, or progress into senior stylist, colour specialist, or creative roles. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with real clients while developing the advanced skills required for long-term success.

This qualification is perfect for stylists who want to:

• Advance their cutting, colouring, and styling techniques
• Deliver creative, fashion-forward looks with confidence
• Strengthen colour correction and technical service skills
• Build a strong professional presence and client base
• Progress into senior stylist, specialist, or educator roles
   

Transform your passion into expertise and take your hairdressing career to the next level with the Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing at Evolve Academy.

The cost for this course is £3,345. To be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan you have to be 19+ and have been living in UK for the past 3 years. 

Take your barbering skills to a professional, industry-leading standard with our Level 3 Certificate in Barbering. 

At Evolve Academy, you’ll train with experienced barbers and educators who bring real-world expertise straight from the barbershop floor. This course focuses on advanced cutting techniques, precision fading, creative restyles, facial hair design, and modern styling methods influenced by current trends and client demand.

You will also gain an understanding of consultation, hair and skin analysis, product selection, and the commercial aspects of building a loyal clientele. Our hands-on approach ensures you gain confidence working on real clients while developing the professional skills needed to stand out in a competitive industry.

Whether you want to progress into senior barber roles, specialise in advanced fading and creative work, or elevate the services you offer as a freelance or self-employed barber, this qualification provides a strong platform for career advancement.

This course is ideal for those who want to:

• Cutting and fading techniques 
• Demonstrate higher-level professionalism and customer care
• Build a strong portfolio to showcase their advanced skills
• Progress toward senior, specialist, or educator roles
   

Enhance your talent, sharpen your technical edge, and become a highly skilled barber with the Level 3 Certificate in Barbering at Evolve Academy.

The cost for this course is £1,645. To be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan you have to be 19+ and have been living in UK for the past 3 years. 

Kick-start your career in the hair industry with our Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing - the perfect foundation for aspiring stylists looking to build essential skills, confidence, and industry knowledge. Whether you are new to hairdressing or returning to education, this course gives you everything you need to begin your journey as a professional hairdresser.

At Evolve Academy, you’ll train 3 days a week for 8 months with expert educators who will guide you through all core aspects of hairdressing. You will learn professional cutting techniques, colouring and lightening services, styling and finishing methods, client consultation, hair theory, and essential salon health and safety practices. Our programme combines hands-on practical training with theory sessions to ensure you gain a strong, well-rounded understanding of the hairdressing profession.

You’ll work with real clients in our academy training salon, helping you build confidence, develop communication skills, and understand the pace and expectations of a professional salon environment. By the end of the course, you will be fully prepared to progress into a salon role or continue your development with a Level 3 qualification.

This course is ideal for individuals who want to:

• Begin a career in hairdressing with a solid skill foundation 
• Learn professional cutting, colouring, and styling techniques 
• Build confidence working with real clients 
• Develop practical and theoretical knowledge of salon services
• Progress into employment or further training at Level 3
   

Start your hairdressing journey with the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing at Evolve Academy — where creativity, confidence, and professional skills come together to shape your future in the hair industry.

The whole cost is £3,999 however, this does not have to be paid upfront and can be paid via a payment plan. To be able to be accepted onto this course you have to be 16+ and no formal qualifications are required but a skills scan may be carried out.