Marlene Lamont shares why continued education is vital.
Published:Education is one of the foundations of a successful hairdressing career, helping stylists develop their technical skills, stay informed about the latest trends and build the confidence they need to grow within the industry.
With more than 20 years of experience running a salon, Marlene Lamont has seen first-hand how education can shape a stylist’s career. From watching team members begin their journeys as apprentices to seeing them develop into experienced stylists, Marlene believes that ongoing learning is what helps keep the hairdressing industry moving forward.
Client safety should always be at the heart of professional hairdressing. Salons work with chemicals, heat and sharp tools, making appropriate education and training essential to ensuring these are used correctly and safely.
Training helps stylists understand how to use products and equipment properly, maintain good hygiene and recognise potential risks, including allergic reactions. It also enables them to provide clients with informed professional advice and identify when a particular treatment may not be suitable.
For Marlene, education therefore plays an important role in creating a safe salon environment while helping to build trust between the stylist and their client.
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Hairdressing is a fast-moving industry, with new techniques, trends and services continually emerging. Ongoing education gives stylists the opportunity to develop new skills and ensure they can meet changing client expectations.
Keeping their knowledge up to date can also help stylists remain creative and confident behind the chair, while giving salons the ability to offer a wider range of current services. This can ultimately support client loyalty, as clients are more likely to return to a salon that continues to evolve with the industry.
Education isn’t simply about learning the latest technique; it can also open the door to new career opportunities.
Continuing professional development allows stylists to broaden their knowledge, develop new techniques and work towards further qualifications. This can help them progress into senior stylist and management positions or develop specialist skills in a particular area of hairdressing.
As well as creating opportunities for career progression, education can give stylists greater confidence in their abilities and support them in developing a successful and rewarding career.
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For Marlene, one of the biggest benefits of education is the confidence it gives stylists to experiment, adapt and develop their own creativity.
Learning new methods and techniques can encourage stylists to explore different approaches to colouring, cutting and creating individual looks for their clients. As their knowledge and experience grows, so too does their confidence when making professional decisions and adapting techniques to suit each client.
Ultimately, continued education benefits both the stylist and the client. By investing in learning and development, salons can support their teams, maintain high standards of professional practice and ensure their stylists have the skills and confidence to keep progressing throughout their careers.
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