Accredited Hair Perming Course

Master a Specialist Skill Most Stylists No Longer Have

Perming was once a core hairdressing skill — then,for years,it was almost entirely dropped from mainstream training as colour and bleach techniques took over the industry.Today,fewer than 1 in 5 hairdressers are confident offering perming services.That’s not a decline in demand — it’s a genuine skills gap,and it’s opening up right as texture,volume and natural movement make a strong comeback in modern hairstyling.

Our Accredited Hair Perming Course teaches you modern perming techniques from the ground up,giving you a rare,specialist skill that very few of your competitors can currently offer.Whether you trained years ago and never learned perming,or you’re newer to the industry and want to stand out immediately,this course puts you ahead of the curve.

Flexible Study Options

We know students have different schedules and learning styles,which is why our hair perming course is delivered in a way that suits you:

Online Learning with Live Zoom Practical Sessions

Study your theory modules online at your own pace,from anywhere in the UK.Once ready,complete your practical training and assessment live via Zoom with one of our experienced tutors.

In-Person Training Centre Attendance

Attend hands-on practical training at our Tamworth training centre,working directly with experienced tutors as you master winding,timing and neutralising technique.

In-Salon Training

We can also deliver your hair perming training in salon,so you can learn in a real working environment.

Every route leads to the same accredited qualification.

Why This Course is a Smart Investment

Perming has quietly become one of the most under-supplied services in modern hairdressing.With so few stylists confident enough to offer it,clients searching for a perm are often struggling to find someone qualified nearby — meaning less competition and strong pricing power for the stylists who can.

Perms also typically command a premium price and encourage repeat bookings for maintenance,making this a genuinely profitable specialist service to add to your menu,not just a nice-to-have skill.

What You Will Learn

Foundations:Consultation,Hair Science and Safety

Perming is a chemical service,so a thorough understanding of hair structure and client safety comes first.

You Will Learn:

• Health and safety when working with chemical perm solutions
• Client consultation for perming services
• Hair and scalp analysis,including pre-perm testing
• Contra-indications and contra-actions
• Understanding hair structure and how perm solution affects it
• Choosing the right perm solution for natural,resistant and coloured hair
• Alkaline and acid perm solutions — how they differ and when to use each

Why This Matters

Perming is one of the more technical chemical services in hairdressing — a thorough consultation and pre-perm testing process is what keeps your clients’hair safe and your results consistent.Choosing the correct solution strength for natural,resistant or coloured hair,and understanding whether an alkaline or acid perm suits your client’s hair condition,is what separates a safe,professional result from damaged hair.

Perming Technique and Application

This is the heart of the course,where you’ll build the hands-on skill that so few stylists currently have.

You Will Learn:

• Choosing the right perm rods and sizes for the desired result
• Sectioning and winding technique
• Timing and processing control
• Neutralising technique

Perm Winding Techniques and Curl Results

Understanding which wind to use is what allows you to deliver exactly the curl pattern your client wants.

You Will Learn:

• Traditional wind and the classic,uniform curl result it produces
• Brick lay wind,used to avoid visible partings between rows of curl
• Piggyback wind,for perming longer lengths of hair in two stages
• Spiral wind,for elongated,corkscrew-style curl
• Directional wind,for controlling the direction the curl falls in

Career Benefits

Knowing which wind produces which result means you can confidently deliver anything from soft,natural movement to defined spiral curl,tailoring every perm to your client’s hair length and desired look rather than offering a one-size-fits-all result.

Career Benefits

Confident winding and neutralising technique is the difference between a client-ready perm and a disappointing one — mastering it properly means you can offer this service with genuine confidence from day one.

Aftercare and Client Advice

You Will Learn:

• Perm aftercare and product recommendations
• Advising clients on maintenance and styling between appointments

Why This Matters

Good aftercare advice keeps a perm looking its best for longer,encourages repeat bookings,and builds the kind of client trust that turns a one-off service into a regular part of your income.

Practical Training and Assessment

Your hair perming course is delivered as a 2-day practical assessment,giving you focused,hands-on time to master winding,timing and neutralising technique with guidance from your tutor throughout.

Certification

Certification is awarded on successful completion of your hair perming course.

Investment In Your Future

This hair perming course is a rare opportunity to specialise in a skill that most of your competitors simply don’t have.Graduates go on to offer a genuinely differentiated service in salon,build a loyal client base around a chemical service most other stylists can’t provide,and confidently ride the current wave of demand for natural texture and movement.

Pay in Full or Spread the Cost

Klarna is available at checkout,allowing you to spread the cost of your hair perming training and get started sooner.

Start Mastering a Specialist Skill Today

Very few stylists can currently offer a confident,modern perming service — be one of them.Get in touch with our teamto book your place or ask about upcoming course dates.

Course Structure

• 2-day practical training and assessment
• Coversspiral perm techniqueand core winding,timing and neutralising skills
• Learnmultiple winding techniques— traditional,brick lay,piggyback,spiral and directional
• Coverssolution selectionfor natural,resistant and coloured hair,plus alkaline and acid perm types
• No previous experience required,though a hairdressing background is recommended
• Certification awarded on completion
• Klarna payment plans availableat checkout

FAQ Section

Why should I learn perming when so few stylists offer it?Perming largely disappeared from mainstream hairdressing training as colour and bleach services took over,and fewer than 1 in 5 hairdressers today are confident offering it.That’s created a genuine skills gap — and with texture and natural movement back in demand,qualified perming stylists are increasingly sought after.

How long does the Hair Perming Course take?The course is delivered as a 2-day practical assessment.

Do I need previous hairdressing experience to join this course?A hairdressing background is recommended,as this is a chemical service building on core hairdressing skills,but no previous perming experience is required.

What types of perms will I learn?You’ll learn spiral perm technique,along with the winding,timing and neutralising skills needed for confident,safe results.

What winding techniques does the course cover?You’ll learn traditional,brick lay,piggyback,spiral and directional winds,and how each one affects the finished curl result — from soft,natural movement to defined,elongated curl.

Will I learn how to choose the right perm solution for different hair types?Yes,the course covers choosing the correct solution for natural,resistant and coloured hair,along with the difference between alkaline and acid perms and when to use each.

Can I study this course online?Yes,you can complete the theory modules online at your own pace,then complete your practical training and assessment live via Zoom with one of our tutors.In-person training at our Tamworth training centre,or in your own salon,is also available.

Can I pay for my course in instalments?Yes,flexible payment plans are available through Klarna at checkout.