| To ensure that the time and money you spend in | | | | 5). What is the Maximum number of students in a |
| your hair extension training course is an investment | | | | class at any one time? |
| and gives you the best return, I have set out below | | | | To get the best out of the course, it is essential that |
| some of the issues that you should be considering | | | | you receive the right support and attention and can |
| when deciding on which training school to go with. | | | | ask and get answers to any areas of the training |
| QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK | | | | that you are not sure about. |
| 1) Is the Trainer an Accredited Training Centre? | | | | 6). Is there 'One on One' training available? |
| This will enable you to be able to open your own hair | | | | Different people like to be taught in different ways |
| extension centre or salon and prove that you have | | | | and therefore ensure that the training school is |
| been trained as recognised by HABIA (Hair and | | | | flexible enough and has the range of courses available |
| Beauty Industry Authority) and very importantly your | | | | to cater for your personal training method. |
| business can apply to be covered by Public Liability | | | | 7). What tools are provided for the training |
| Insurance. | | | | To ensure that you become adept at using the tools |
| 2). Is the person that is going to train you a fully | | | | that you will need in your business, ensure that the |
| qualified lecturer in this field? | | | | necessary tools will be available at the hair extension |
| This will give you the assurance that you are being | | | | training e.g mannequin heads, course literature that |
| trained as required by the industry in relation to | | | | you can refer, names of hair suppliers etc. |
| health and safety. | | | | 8). Ask if you can bring in a model. |
| 3). How long has the company been established as a | | | | If you want to work on a live model, the training |
| Hair Extension Training Provider? | | | | school should have the capacity and incorporate this |
| In any industry, it is important to ensure that it is a | | | | into the training. |
| company that you can trust and has the background, | | | | 9). Is there a Written Test at the end of the course? |
| experience and knowledge to provide you with the | | | | To enable you to acquire the NVQ certification, the |
| best training and information. You can also be assured | | | | training must include a Final Written Test. This would |
| that the company must be doing something right to | | | | reassure the examiner that you have fully |
| be around for so long. | | | | understood the training that you have received. |
| 4). What Testimonials are available? | | | | 10). What range of Hair Extension Training Courses |
| Since you will be investing your time and money, you | | | | can the training school provide? |
| need to ensure that others have been satisfied with | | | | For your continuous professional development, you |
| the training and that it is in line with your | | | | should have access to a full range of training |
| expectations. Getting independent and reliable | | | | programs so that you can grow within the industry |
| testimonials is crucial to this and if possible take the | | | | and potentially make more money. |
| time to visit the training centre. | | | | |
