Donna is Head of Education at the Academy. Donna has been in the industry since she was 16 and has loved every moment! Donna still works as a Colourist & Stylist in a salon and runs a full column and believes this is important when it comes to delivering training to our learners. “Practise what you preach” keeping her eye on the ever changing fashions & styles Donna always teaches the most up to date skills. Donna also has her Wella Master colour award which makes her incredibly knowledgably when it comes to hair colour. As Head of Education Donna over sees all the learners on their practical & theory learning and looks after the learner when it comes to their “END POINT ASSESSMENT” which is their final exam to achieve their NVQ qualification. To date Donna has a 100% pass rate on our learners EPA !
Emma’s background is in the Beauty industry & joined the hairdressing industry around 11years ago where she is a Salon & Business Manager to a well established Salon. Over the last few years Emma has become involved with running & growing the Training Academy, and making new relationships with other local salon owners to provide training for their apprentices.
Mandie is one of our tutors in the Academy. With over 35 years experience in the industry she really knows her stuff, especially when it comes to colouring. Mandie has her Wella Master colour award which makes her very knowledgable when it comes to hair colour. Anything you need to know, Mandie's your women! Mandie will always let you know what will look best for you and always give her learners the best advice to achieve the best results.
Danny runs his own group of Salons and around 15years ago had the vision to set up a training academy and partnered up with Central. The academy has grown year on year and is now proud to work with local salon owners to provide training to their apprentices. Danny has incredible hairdressing talent and loves passing on his skills to others. You will see Danny in the Academy as a guest trainer. Photography is another huge passion of Danny’s and he looks after our images for any competition work we enter.
Megan joined the Academy in November 2021, and works at a local salon at Fairfield, Stotfold.
India joined the Academy in August 2021, and works at a local salon at Fairfield, Stotfold.
Rhiannon joined the Academy in August 2021, and works at a local salon in Hitchin.
Abbi joined the Academy in November 2020, as is due to complete her NVQ by end 2022. The Academy looks after Abbi's training & she works full time at a local Salon based Letchworth Garden City.
Alicia joined the Academy in September 2021, as is due to complete her NVQ by 2022. The Academy looks after Alicia's training & she works full time at a local Salon based in Hitchin.
Megan joined the Academy in September 2020, as is due to complete her NVQ by end of 2022. The Academy looks after Megan's training & she works full time at a local Salon based Hitchin.
Paris joined the Academy in September 2020, as is due to complete her NVQ by end of 2022. The Academy looks after Paris’s training & she works full time at a local Salon based Hitchin.
Head to Central Herts and Beds Letchworth training academy for an affordable and quality hairdressing service.
All our trainee stylists are always overseen by a fully qualified tutor/assessor with many years experience in the industry.
Services will take longer than an average salon service, so please make sure you have allowed enough time for your visit.
Colour & Cut services can’t be carried out on the same day due to the amount of time these services require.
A skin test is required at least 48hrs prior to any colour booking.
As of January 2022 there will be a price increase on most services
Nearest public transport:
Well-connected by bus and train in a central location.
The team:
Trainee stylists under full supervision from experienced stylists.
What we like about the venue: