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We are currently looking for salons to work with us to train the future generation of hairdressers.
We offer a customised approach to apprenticeship training within a friendly and welcoming hair academy.
Why choosing us for your apprenticeship needs can benefit your business and your apprentices.
* We are pleased to have achieved 100% passes in our end point assessments.
* Our dedicated team of tutors combine industry experience with strong teaching skills to provide apprentices with a well-rounded learning experience.
* We offer flexible learning options, including on-the-job trianing and classroom sessions to minimise disruption to your workflow.
* You will receive weekly feedback and monthly reviews on progress, so that we can adjust training to fit the needs of the apprentice and employer.

If you would like us to help you find the right apprentice. Please contact us directly info@marvellhairacademy.co.uk leaving us details of your apprenticeship needs.

Now offering the Advanced Learner Loan for L3 courses and above. If you are 19+ and have already completed L2 in Hairdressing and would like to find out more regarding accessing the Advanced Learner Loan, please get in touch.

Marvell Hair Academy in Swindon offers 5* training for hairdressers and Barbers in our own private academy.

In our VTCT approved academy we run a variety of hairdressing and Barbering training courses, including the industry recognised NVQ level 2 & 3 hairdressing, NVQ level 2 Barbering, short relaxed courses for non-hairdressers, refresher courses, awards, certificates and diplomas in hairdressing.

We are now pleased to be able to offer Hair Professionals L2 and Advanced & Creative Hair Professionals L3 Apprenticeships.

Marvell Academy are now able to offer NVQ level 2 Barbering, Short one day Barbering courses and our fast track NVQ Barbering qualification for experienced Barbers and Hairdressers.

Our Mission Statement:

To promote the study, the professionalism of the industry and the vision to create a total hair experience for all our learners and clients.

Why choose Marvell as your training academy?

Our salon academy stands out due to its experienced instructors, personalized curriculum,
and a commitment to staying updated with industry trends, ensuring a comprehensive education for aspiring professionals like you.

Tailoring courses to individual needs and abilities sets our salon academy apart, providing a personalized learning experience to help each student thrive in their unique learning journey.

Our salon has a warm and welcoming environment
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Courses/Prices



We can teach you the skills to be a great hairdresser or Barber in our purpose built academy. We are a training provider offering the NVQ Hairdressing qualification and the NVQ Diploma in Barbering in the Swindon and surrounding area.

We currently have monthly intakes for our Hairdressing courses. Courses include the cutting men's hair as an optional unit. The NVQ is an industry recognised qualification and all assessments must be completed on paying clients.

We have monthly intakes for our NVQ level 2 Barbering courses. We also offer fast-track Barbering Level 2 NVQ qualification for experienced Barbers and Hairdressers which can be completed in as little as 4 months. Courses include the Perm & Relax unit

Contact us now to have an informal chat, look around our academy and meet our current learners.

NVQ level 2 Hairdressing is currently £3133.20

NVQ level 3 Hairdressing is currently £3097.50

NVQ level 2 Barbering is currently £2623.95


All require a non-refundable deposit of £400 to secure your place. Balance can be paid in affordable monthly payments.

Contact Yvonne through this website or directly at the Academy for further details and information.

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Click below for an expanded view of the qualifications we offer.

NVQ Level 3 Diploma In Hairdressing (QCF)

  • NVQ level 3 Develop, enhance and evaluate your creative hairdressing skills
    vtct

    £310.80

    Develop and enhance creative hairdressing skills

    This unit is about developing your creative hairdressing skills in a way that enhances your own professional profile. The ability to research, plan and create a range of images in conjunction with others is required in this unit. Evaluation of the results and how the design image may be adapted for commercial use also forms an important part of this unit.

    This is a 5 week course, 8hrs per week, including self study and assessments
  • NVQ Level 3 Creatively colour and lighten hair
    vtct

    ££698.25

    Creatively colour and lighten hair

    This standard is about combining, adapting and personalising a range of colouring and lightening techniques to achieve a variety of fashion effects. The use of weaving and colouring techniques based on slicing and block colouring is required, as is the ability to carry out a full head and regrowth application of lightener. The ability to restore depth and tone of colour, neutralise colour tone and to colour resistant hair is also required.

    This is an 11 week course, 10 hours per week, including self study and assessments.
  • NVQ Level 3 Creatively Cut Hair Using a Combination of Techniques
    vtct

    £569.10

    Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques

    Through this unit you will learn how to develop your cutting skills to an advanced level to enable you to create a personalised and individual restyled look to enhance personal image. To carry out this standard, you will need to maintain a high level of health, safety and hygience throughout your work. You will also need to maintain a professional personal appearance and demonstrate effective communication skills.

    This is an 8 week course, 10 hours per week, including self study and assessments.
  • NVQ Level 3 Creatively Dress Long Hair
    vtct

    £310.80

    Creatively dress long hair

    Through this unit you will learn about a variety of conventional and non-conventional dressing techniques to produce innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks to compliment individual clients. You will learn the ability to combine and adapt a variety of styling techniques to produce the finished effect. The use of added hair and accessories into your service will help to complete the effect. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    This is a 4 week course, 8 hours per week, including self study and assessments
  • NVQ Level 3 Creatively Style and Dress Hair
    vtct

    £246.75

    Creatively style and dress hair

    This standard is about using a variety of conventional and non-conventional styling and dressing techniques to produce innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks. The ability to combine and adapt a variety of styling and dressing tehniques incorporating accessories and or added hair is required in this standard.

    This is a 4 week course, 10 hours per week, including self study and assessments
  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma In Hairdressing (QCF)
    vtct

    £3097.50

    This qualification will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as an advanced hairdresser. Throughout this qualification you will monitor procedures to safely control work operations, provide hairdressing consultation services, creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques and promote additional services or products to clients.

    You will be assessed on your occupational competence.


    Provide client consultation services

    This standard is about providing a comprehensive consultation and advisory service to clients. Client consultation is critical to the success of all technical services ensuring that you fully engage with your client to meet their needs and expectations. Client consultation is the foundation to establishing and building your client relationship and it is important that a variety of communication skills are demonstrated to gather key information. Making suitable recommendations for services and products based on this information and the results of your analysis of their hair, skin and scalp is an essential part of this standard. The ability to provide advice including alternative courses of action, such s referral to other specialists, is also a requirement.

    Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques

    Through this unit you will learn how to develop your cutting skills to an advanced level to enable you to create a personalised and individual look for your clients in a way that enhances their personal image. You must also demonstrate that you can work on wet and dry, curly and straight hair using a variety of advanced cutting techniques. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.


    Creatively colour and lighten hair

    This standard is about combining, adapting and personalising a range of colouring and lightening techniques to achieve a variety of fashion effects. The use of weaving and colouring techniques based on slicing and block colouring is required, as is the ability to carry out a full head and regrowth application of lightener. The ability to restore depth and tone of colour, neutralise colour tone and to colour resistant hair is also required.

    Hair colour correction services

    This standard is about the advanced skills necessary to determine and correct more complex colouring problems. To achieve this standard, you must be able to remove artificial colour, remove bands of colour, recolour lightened hair, recolour hair that has had artificial colour removed and correct highlights and lowlights.

    Creatively style and dress hair

    This standard is about using a variety of conventional and non-conventional styling and dressing techniques to produce innovative, fashionable, creative and personalised looks. The ability to combine and adapt a variety of styling and dressing techniques incorporating accessories and or added hair is required in this standard.


    Develop and enhance your creative hairdressing skills

    This unit is about developing your creative hairdressing skills in a way that enhances your own professional profile. The ability to research, plan and create a range of images in conjunction with others is required in this unit. Evaluation of the results and how the design image may be adapted for commercial use also forms an important part of this unit.

    Contribute to the financial effectiveness of the business* £98

    This unit is about the monitoring and effective use of salon resources and meeting productivity and development targets to make a positive contribution to the effectiveness of the business. You are also required to ensure that individuals who may assist you to deliver services to clients work effectively too.


    Contribute to the planning and implementation of promotional activities * £110

    This unit is about working with others to plan, implement and evaluate promotional activities. The ability to competently present information and interact with the public whilst demonstrating skills is a particularly important aspect of this unit.

    Cut men's hairstyles - The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of existing women�??s hairdressers to enable them to cut men�??s hairstyles and work as a unisex hairdresser.
    This unit will develop your understanding of the differences between ladies and men�??s head and face shapes, male pattern baldness and how to incorporate this into men�??s hairstyles, male influencing factors and current trends for men�??s hairstyles.
  • NVQ Level 3 Hair colour correction services
    vtct

    £698.25

    Hair colour correction services

    This standard is about the advanced skills necessary to determine and correct more complex colouring problems. To achieve this standard, you must be able to remove artificial colour, remove bands of colour, recolour lightened hair, recolour hair that has had artificial colour removed and correct highlights and lowlights.

    This is a 13 week course, 10 hours per week, including self study and assessments
  • VTCT level 3 Assessor Qualifications - Certificate in Assessing
    vtct

    £417.90

    This qualification gives you the ability to train your apprentices in the salon, only needing to send them elsewhere for exams. Entry into this qualification will require you to have full competence in the vocational subject area that you will be assessing and you will need access to a cohort of learners, so that you can gather evidence of real assessments.

    We are an established hairdressing academy providing NVQ training and private training to hairdressers. If you would like further information about the assessors courses or any other courses which we offer. Please contact Yvonne Marvell on yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy.co.uk or telephone 07765102514
  • VTCT level 3 Assessor Qualifications - Award in Assessing
    vtct

    £341.25

    This qualification gives you the ability to assess occupational competence in an individual work environment. You would then send your apprentices elsewhere for theory and exams.

    We are an established hairdressing academy providing NVQ training and private training to hairdressers. If you would like further information about the assessors courses or any other courses which we offer. Please contact Yvonne Marvell on yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy.co.uk or telephone 07765102514
  • Refresher course (PIP's)
    vtct

    £497.70

    �??PIP�??
    Personal Improvement Package.

    Marvell Academy are proud to introduce our �??Personal Improvement Package�?? (PIP).
    This is a Marvell Certificate that is tailored to your own personal needs. PIP is a personal refresher course which will concentrate on the main areas of hairdressing.
    The course can run over several days (total of 18 hours) depending on your requirements, with a total cost of £474. You will need to supply your own basic hairdressing equipment and training head (we can supply the training head) .
    Upon completion of our PIP you will receive a Marvell certificate and useful hand outs for future reference.
    A brief course interview will be required to discuss your Hairdressing training needs, this will then enable us to put together your own �??PIP�??
  • One day courses
    vtct

    £210

    This is a 1-1 course aimed at existing hairdressers who would like to update their hairdressing skills. At level 3 this could include creative colouring techniques, colour correction and creative hair up.
  • vtct

    £

  • NVQ level 3 award in Creative Hair Extension Services (QCF)
    vtct

    £682.50

    The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills required to provide a full and partial hair extension service to clients to reflect current trends. It includes preparing, creatively selecting, blending and placing hair extensions to add length, colour and/or volume to the client's hair. Cutting the new extensions for creatively styling and finishing is required, as is the maintenance and removal of extensions.

    Candidate must have a minimum Level 2 qualification in hairdressing to complete this course.

    This is a 7 week course, 10 GLH per week including self study.
  • vtct

    £

  • Fast Track NVQ courses
    vtct

    £1575

    Would you like to fast track an NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and start your new career in as little as 20 weeks?

    This course is an intense blended course for those who have already had some experience in hairdressing. It could be that you started an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing at college or an Apprenticeship in a salon but didn't complete the qualification.

    The units covered in this qualification are:

    Shampoo and Condition the hair and scalp
    Set and Dress Hair
    Style and finish
    Basic cutting techniques
    Basic Colouring services including foiling
    Plait and twist Hair
    Cut Men's Hair
    Advice and Consult

    This is a fast paced course, so you will be expected to complete independent study at home as well as attending the academy for weekly workshop sessions and practical observations.

    A course interview and basic skills analysis is required for entry onto the course.

    Course fees £1575 which can be spread over 4 months.

    Deposit of £400 required to secure your place followed by 4 monthly payments of £293.75
  • Roll on Roll off Remote NVQ level 3 Hairdressing
    vtct

    £2971.50

    Due to Covid19 our current students are working remotely. This includes Zoom meetings, step by step videos and theory tasks. Students will attend the academy for workshops in the following units Colouring and Lightening, Colour Correction, Cutting and Extensions. The remaining units will be completed remotely, the positive side to working remotely is that providing you complete all the work set each week, you can easily fit it in around work and family. You are required to complete a minimum of 10 guided learning hours per week to complete the course within a year.

    The course is £2830
    This consists of the following
    Covid-19 pre-entry exam £20 (payable upon registration)
    VTCT NVQ level 3 Hairdressing registration fee £100 (payable upon registration)
    £400 deposit (payable immediately)
    £2310 course balance (payable in 12 monthly payments of £192.50 per month, or in full)
    £35 Hair Council (optional payment for State Registration)

    Units covered within the course are

    Mandatory units
    UHB27 Creatively Style and Dress Hair
    UHB28 Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
    UHB29 Creatively colour and lighten hair
    UHB30 Provide client consultation services

    Optional units are
    UHB51 Hair colour correction services
    UHB60 Cut men's hairstyles or UHB52 Creative hair extensions
    UHB56 Contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of promotional activities

    We have a full list of equipment should you need to purchase it. However, if you already have your own, you will just need a razor to add to the cutting unit. If you choose the optional Creative hair extension unit, there will be a small amount of equipment to purchase. Textbooks are free downloadable e-books.
  • ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
    vtct

    £3185

    ITEC qualifications are recognised in 42 different countries. If you are looking for a level 3 qualification which rewards your individual abilities and is internationally recognised, this is the course for you.

    Learners who successfully achieve these qualifications could find employment in a number of settings including
    * A commercial salon
    * Senior stylist/manager
    * Independent/self-employed/mobile/home-based salon settings
    * Product manufacturing
    * Training/Teaching within private centres/colleges
    * On a cruise ship
    * In television, film, theatre or media
    * Hospitals/Care homes

    This course has two intakes per year in April and October. The duration of the course is one year and the course fees are £2845 which includes membership with the Hair & Barber Council.

    To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments
    * Theory examination (Multiple choice questions)
    * Synoptic practical examination
    * Service portfolio.

    The overall qualification is graded Fail, Pass, Merit, Distinction
    Learners must achieve five units, which include
    * Provide client consultation services
    * Creatively cut hair using a combination of techniques
    * Creatively colour and lighten hair
    * Creatively style and dress hair
    and one of these optional units
    * Provide hair colour correction services
    * Provide creative hair extension services

    Entry requirements: Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the VTCT/ITEC level 2 award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Hairdressing and Barbering services. Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or equivalent.

    The VTCT/ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is most suitable for those learners who wish to become a senior stylist. The qualification builds on existing knowledge and understanding of hairdressing and develops more creative and advanced technical skills necessary for employment. It rewards learners individual abilities both in practical and theory with a graded outcome of Fail/Pass/Merit/Distinction.

    Whilst this qualification's primary purpose is to prepare the learner for employment as a Senior stylist, they may choose to complement their skills base or become a specialist in a particular field of hairdressing by undertaking a level 4 certificate in Trichology for hairdressers.

VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)

  • NVQ level 2 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    vtct

    £312.90

    Through this unit you will learn the skill of shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp using a variety of products and massage techniques. Being able to identify the condition of your client�??s hair, skin and scalp will determine which products and massage techniques to use.

    You will develop a sound knowledge of shampooing and conditioning products which will enable you to provide your client with good aftercare advice. This unit is suitable for both hairdressers and barbers.

    This is a 5 week course, 10 hours per week (This includes homestudy/assessment)

    There is an external paper to accompany this unit
  • NVQ Level 2 Colour and lighten hair
    vtct

    £749.70

    Change hair colour

    This standard is about changing hair colour using semi-permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent and lightening products. This standard covers the ability to colour a full head, regrowth and the creation of highlight and lowlight effects. The ability to take into account a variety of factors and any contraindications is required.

    This is a 13 week course, 10 hours per week, including home study and assessments.

    There is an external paper for this unit.
  • NVQ Level 2 Cut hair using basic techniques
    vtct

    £624.75

    Cut hair using basic techniques

    This standard is about creating a variety of basic looks using club cutting, freehand, texturising and scissor over comb techniques. You are required to use these techniques to produce uniform layers, short and long graduations and one length cuts.


    This is a 10 week course, 10 hours per week, including home study and assessments.
  • NVQ Level 2 Perm and neutralise hair
    vtct

    £309.75

    Perm and neutralise hair

    Through this unit you will learn how to develop your perm winding techniques to provide basic perming and neutralising services for your clients. Using these techniques you will demonstrate the three main sectioning winds which are directional, brick and basic section. Being able to identify the condition of your client�??s hair, skin and scalp will determine which products and technique to use. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice. This unit is suitable for both hairdressers and barbers.

    This is a 12 week course, which consists of 3 training days followed by 3 months to complete your practical and theory assessments.

    There is an external paper for this unit
  • NVQ Level 2 Plait and Twist Hair
    vtct

    £99.75

    Using these techniques you will produce intricate cornrows and twists or a full head French plait completed with

    Through this unit you will develop plaiting and twisting techniques that will enable you to create a variety of different looks for your clients. Using these techniques you will produce intricate cornrows and twists or a full head French plait completed with a fishtail. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.
  • NVQ Level 2 Set and dress hair
    vtct

    £262.50

    Set and dress hair

    Through this unit you will develop the skill of setting and dressing techniques on a variety of hair types and lengths. Being able to identify the capability of your clients hair will allow you to choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to use heated styling equipment to finish the service. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    This is a 7 week course, 10 hours per week, including home study and assessments.
  • NVQ Level 2 unit Style & Finish Hair
    vtct

    £262.50

    Style and finish hair

    Through this unit you will develop the skill of blow drying, finger drying and finishing techniques on a variety of hair types and lengths. Being able to identify the capability of your clients hair will allow you to choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to use heated styling equipment to finish the service. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    This is a 7 week course, 10 hours per week, including self study and assessments.
  • VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing (QCF)
    vtct

    £3133.20

    This qualification will provide you with the requisite knowledge, understanding and skills to work competently as a hairdresser. Throughout this qualification you will ensure responsibility to reduce risks to health and safety, give customers a positive impression, advise and consult with clients, shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp, change hair colour, cut hair using basic techniques, style and finish hair and set and dress hair.

    You will be supervised by technical staff and assessed on your occupational competence.

    Course content:



    Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp

    Through this unit you will learn the skill of shampooing, conditioning and treating the hair and scalp using a variety of products and massage techniques. Being able to identify the condition of your client�??s hair, skin and scalp will determine which products and massage techniques to use. You will develop a sound knowledge of shampooing and conditioning products which will enable you to provide your client with good aftercare advice. This unit is suitable for both hairdressers and barbers.

    Colour and lighten hair

    Through this unit you will learn how to change hair colour using semi-permanent, quasi-permanent, permanent and lightening products. The use of a variety of colouring techniques such as full head, re-growth and highlighting and/or low-lighting effects provide the basis for all hair services at level 2. You must develop the ability to take into account a variety of factors and contra-indications that your client may present with.

    Advise and consult with clients

    Through this unit you will learn the art of consultation with your clients, using a variety of methods to clarify their ideas and requirements for hair services. Being able to make suitable suggestions based on a variety of methods such as; open and closed questioning, observation and testing of the hair skin and scalp, will provide the information that you will need on which to base your recommendations.

    Style and finish hair

    Through this unit you will develop the skill of blow drying, finger drying and finishing techniques on a variety of hair types and lengths. Being able to identify the capability of your clients hair will allow you to choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to use heated styling equipment to finish the service. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    Set and dress hair

    Through this unit you will develop the skill of setting and dressing techniques on a variety of hair types and lengths. Being able to identify the capability of your clients hair will allow you to choose from a range of products, tools and equipment to complete the look. You will need to demonstrate the ability to use heated styling equipment to finish the service. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    Cut hair using basic techniques

    Through this unit you will learn how to create a variety of basic looks using club cutting, freehand and scissor-over-comb techniques. Using these cutting techniques you will demonstrate that you can produce one length hair cuts for both above and below shoulder length, uniform layers and short and long graduation haircuts. You must also demonstrate that you can work on both curly and straight hair. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    Develop and maintain effectiveness at work

    This unit is about taking responsibility for improving your performance at work and working well with your colleagues so as to make a positive contribution to the overall effectiveness of your salon. Services or products are continually changing in salons to keep up with client�??s expectations. By offering new or improved services and products your salon can increase client satisfaction. Many salons must promote these to be able to survive in a competitive world. It is equally important for salons that are not in competitive environments to encourage their clients to try new services or products. This unit is all about your need to keep pace with new developments and to encourage your clients to take an interest in them. Clients expect more and more services or products to be offered to meet their own growing expectations. They need to be made aware of what is available from your salon to give them a greater choice.

    Plait and twist hair

    Through this unit you will develop plaiting and twisting techniques that will enable you create a variety of different looks for your clients. Using these techniques you will produce intricate cornrows and twists or a full head French plait completed with a fishtail. Part of this service is to provide your client with good aftercare advice.

    Cut men's hairstyles

    The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills of existing women�??s hairdressers to enable them to cut men�??s hairstyles and work as a unisex hairdresser.
    This unit will develop your understanding of the differences between ladies and men�??s head and face shapes, male pattern baldness and how to incorporate this into men�??s hairstyles, male influencing factors and current trends for men�??s hairstyles.
  • NVQ level 2 Cut men\'s hairstyles
    vtct

    £312.90

    The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to teach existing women's hairdressers how to cut men's hairstyles and enable them to work as a unisex hairdresser. This unit will develop an understanding of the differences between ladies and men's head and face shapes, male pattern baldness and how to incorporate this into men's hairstyles, male influencing factors and current trends for mens's hairstyles.

    This is a 6 week course, 10 GLH per week, including self study.
  • Refresher course (PIP's)
    vtct

    £497.70

    �??PIP�??
    Personal Improvement Package.

    Marvell Academy is proud to introduce our �??Personal Improvement Package�?? (PIP).
    This is a Marvell Academy Certificate that is tailored to your own personal needs. PIP is a personal refresher course which will concentrate on the main areas of hairdressing.
    The course can run over several days (total of 18 hours) depending on your requirements, with a total cost of £474. You will need to supply your own basic hairdressing equipment and training head (we can supply the training head if needed for an additional cost) .
    Upon completion of our PIP you will receive a Marvell Academy certificate and useful hand outs for future reference.
    A brief course interview will be required to discuss your Hairdressing training needs, this will then enable us to put together your own �??PIP�??
  • One day courses
    vtct

    £210.00

    This is a 1-1 course aimed at existing hairdressers who would like to update their hairdressing skills. At level 2 this could include Hair ups, Blow drying, Basic cutting and Basic colouring techniques.
  • Fast Track NVQ courses
    vtct

    £1575

    Would you like to fast track an NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing qualification and start your new career in as little as 20 weeks?

    This course is an intense blended course for those who have already had some experience in hairdressing. It could be that you started an NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing at college or an Apprenticeship in a salon but didn't complete the qualification.

    The units covered in this qualification are:

    Shampoo and Condition the hair and scalp
    Set and Dress Hair
    Style and finish
    Basic cutting techniques
    Basic Colouring services including foiling
    Plait and twist Hair
    Cut Men's Hair
    Advice and Consult

    This is a fast paced course, so you will be expected to complete independent study at home as well as attending the academy for weekly workshop sessions and practical observations.

    A course interview and basic skills analysis is required for entry onto the course.

    Course fees £1575 which can be spread over 4 months.

    Deposit of £400 required to secure your place followed by 4 monthly payments of £293.75
  • Quarterly Blended NVQ level 2 Hairdressing
    vtct

    £2999.50

    We now have quarterly intakes for our NVQ level 2 Hairdressing courses. Our Blended learning for students means that you will spend time working remotely, have flexible academy study days and attend mandatory workshop sessions in the academy. The positive side to Blended learning, is that provided you complete all work set each week, you can easily fit it in around work and family. You are required to complete a minimum of 10 guided learning hours per week to complete the course within a year.

    The units covered in the course are

    Mandatory units
    UHB20 Style and Finish Hair
    UHB21 Set and Dress Hair
    UHB22 Cut Hair using basic techniques
    UHB23 Colour and Lighten Hair
    UHB24 Advise and Consult with clients
    UHB25 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    UHB26 Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work

    Optional units
    UHB60 Cut men's hairstyles
    UHB47 Plait and Twist Hair

    Total fees payable £2999.50
    This consists of the following
    Covid-19 pre-entry exam £20 (payable upon registration)
    VTCT NVQ level 2 Hairdressing registration fee £94.50 (payable upon registration)
    £400 deposit (payable immediately)
    £2485 course balance (payable in 12 monthly payments of £207.08 per month, or in full)
    £30 Hair Council (optional payment for State Registration)

    We have a list of equipment which you will need to purchase to complete the course and of course this will form your Hairdressing kit moving forward. Text books are free downloadable e-books.
  • ITEC Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
    vtct

    £3185

    ITEC qualifications are recognised in 42 different countries. If you are looking for a qualification which rewards your individual abilities and is internationally recognised, this is the course for you.

    Learners who successfully achieve these qualifications could find employment in a number of settings including
    * A commercial salon
    * A mobile/home-based setting
    * On a cruise ship
    * In television, film, theatre or media
    * Hospitals/Care homes

    This course has two intakes per year in April and October. The duration of the course is one year and the course fees are £2845 which includes membership with the Hair & Barber Council.

    To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments
    * Theory examination (Multiple choice questions)
    * Synoptic practical examination
    * Service portfolio.

    The overall qualification is graded Fail, Pass, Merit, distinction
    Learners must achieve all eight units, which include
    * Advise and consult with clients
    * Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    * Cut ladies hair
    * Style and finish hair
    * Set and dress hair
    * Colour and lighten hair
    * Fulfil salon reception duties
    * Cut men's hair

    Entry requirements: Learners who wish to undertake this qualification must also achieve the VTCT/ITEC level 2 award in Infection Prevention (COVID-19) for Hairdressing and Barbering services.
    The VTCT/ITEC Level 2 Diplomas in Hairdressing is most suitable for those learners who wish to become a junior stylist encompassing all the technical skills required within a salon or for self-employment.

    Progression: Learners who achieve this qualification can work as a junior hairdresser/stylist; learners could work in a variety of different sectors as listed previously. Additionally, learners may choose to develop their knowledge and skills further by undertaking a level 3 qualification
  • New 18 month NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course
    vtct

    £3884

    We are excited to be able to offer a new 18 months NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing Course.
    This course still includes our flexible blended learning, step by step videos and theory task sheets when working remotely. Flexible self-study days and practical workshops in the academy overlooked by an Assessor. Included in our 18 - month course are additional client sessions to build your confidence with running a client column. This gives you the opportunity to build a client base and gain valuable experience which is desirable by most salons when taking on new staff and a must have if looking to start your own business in the future.
    We are currently running our courses with monthly start dates.
    Course fees payable £3884 including £400 deposit (payable immediately) £3484 course balance (payable in 18 monthly payments of £193.56 per month, or in full)
    Plus VTCT NVQ level 2 Hairdressing registration fee £104 (payable upon registration)
    The units covered within the course are
    Mandatory units
    UHB20 Style and finish hair
    UHB21 Set and dress hair
    UHB22 Cut hair using basic techniques
    UHB23 Colour and lighten hair
    UHB24 Advise and Consult with clients
    UHB25 Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    UHB26 Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
    Optional units included are the following
    UHB60 cut men’s hairstyles and UHB47 Plait and Twist Hair
    We have a list of equipment which you will need to purchase to complete the course and of course this will form your Hairdressing kit moving forward. Text books can be purchased or loaned for a small fee.

Short courses

  • Marvell Academy Introduction to Hairdressing course
    vtct

    £183.75

    Marvell Introduction to Hairdressing course
    Expertise level: Suitable for beginners
    Course duration: 10am until 4pm

    The introduction to Hairdressing course is the perfect way to show you how much this profession has to offer.
    Kit required: Training head (can be purchased on the day from the academy)
    Course requirements: Students must be at least 16 years of age.
    Top features
    • No previous experience required
    • Detailed introduction into the hairdressing trade
    • Practical session featuring essential skills for cutting and styling the hair.
    Key learning
    • Full understanding of holding and palming scissors, blow drying and styling the hair after completing 3 basic hair cuts.
    Please contact the academy to book your place. 07765102514 or yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy.co.uk

    Once booked you cannot cancel your place on the course. If you fail to attend a booked course you will not be entitled to a refund or offered an alternative course.
  • Hairdresser to Barber
    vtct

    £210.00

    Hairdresser to Barber 10am-4pm

    Course content:
    • Fades
    • Beards/facial hair
    • Clipper maintenance
    • Dry and finish mens hair

    As a hairdresser do you dread your male clients asking you for a fade or to shape their facial hair? This course will teach you how the barbers create these looks, from low fade – high fade we have it covered. From full beard to goatie and all that’s in between. CPD points available with this course
  • VTCT Level 2 Award in Skin Cancer Awareness for Non-Healthcare Professionals
    vtct

    £68.25

    This is an online course with no external exam. Learners must complete a workbook/portfolio of evidence.
    The VTCT Level 2 Award in Skin Cancer Awareness for Non-Healthcare Professionals has been designed to enable you to recognise the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. You will be able to alert clients to changes in their skin and sign-post clients to public information and their GP.
    Professionals in hair, beauty and wellbeing industries work closely with clients and in many cases have sight of areas of skin which may not be easily visible to the client. Public awareness of skin cancer has never been higher, and yet skin cancer remains the fastest growing cancer in the UK, especially amongst young people. The chances of a positive outcome can be dramatically increased with early diagnosis.
    This qualification will enable hair, beauty and wellbeing professionals to gain the appropriate knowledge and communication skills required to provide non-diagnostic, professional advice and information to clients in a discrete, empathetic and confidential manner.
    Please contact yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy if you are interested in completing this qualification.
  • VTCT Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
    vtct

    £57.75

    This is a remote course, learner’s complete workbooks and sit an external exam.
    Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing. Learners will develop knowledge of a range of mental health conditions, the factors affecting mental health and the impact of mental health from a global, individual and workplace perspective.
    Learners will develop an understanding of what constitutes good mental health and mental ill-health and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of a number of mental health conditions. Learners will also develop an awareness of the types of support available for mental health conditions and how to access them.
    Please contact yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy if you are interested in completing this qualification.
  • VTCT Level 2 Preparing to run a hair and beauty business
    vtct

    £102.90

    Many people consider starting their own business, but where do you start?
    The aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the challenges, risks and responsibilities of running a hair and beauty business. You will learn about the skills and abilities needed to run a business, as well as regulatory and legislative requirements for running a salon business.
    This is a short course which can be delivered at Marvell Academy or remotely if required.

    Remote course fees £102.90
    Face to Face course fees £150

    Certificate of achievement and course materials included in course fee.
    Please contact the academy directly to book your place info@marvellhairacademy.co.uk

NVQ level 2 Barbering

  • NVQ level 2 Barbering
    vtct

    £2623.95

    The total fees payable is £2623.95
    Plus
    VTCT NVQ level 2 Barbering registration fee £110 (payable upon registration)

    £400 deposit (payable immediately)
    £2223.95 course balance (payable in 12 monthly payments of £185.33per month, or in full)


    You are required to complete at least 10 guided learning hours per week to complete the course within a year. The mandatory session for this course will be on Thursdays 10am until 7pm. We will be organising the sessions like a Barbershop with clients coming in throughout the day. During quieter periods you will be able to complete theory tasks and practical workshops.

    The units covered within the course are
    • Advise and Consult with clients
    • Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
    • Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
    • Cut men’s hair to shape using basic techniques
    • Dry and finish men’s hair
    • Create basic outlines and detailing in hair
    • Perm and Neutralise hair
    • Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques

    Following the release of the Government guidelines VTCT have introduced a pre-entry exam ‘Infection Prevention (Covid-19) for Hairdressing and Barbering services’. All new learners will be required to complete this unit at the beginning of their training.

    We have a full list of equipment should you need to purchase it. Textbooks are free downloadable e-books.
  • NVQ level 2 Barbering for Experienced Barbers
    vtct

    £1575

    This course is for Barbers who don't currently hold an industry recognised qualification in Barbering.

    Are you

    * Trained in the Barbershop but don't hold the qualification?
    * Hold a non-accredited Barbering qualification?

    If the answer is yes, then this is the course for you!

    The Barbering NVQ level 2 Diploma is an Industry recognised qualification ideal for anyone who is serious about a career in Barbering.

    This is a fast track course which can be completed remotely and in our Academy.

    Course content

    Health & Safety
    Client Consultation
    Shampooing and Conditioning Hair
    Cutting - clipper over comb, scissor over comb, fading
    Cutting facial hair
    Design and create basic patterns in the hair
    Blow drying and finishing
    Perm & Neutralise hair.


    Please contact the academy for more information
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Frequently Asked Questions



How long is the course?
The course is one year but you can complete in less if you put in the time and gain competent assessments. Guided learning hours for an NVQ level 2 is 561

Do I have to pay the course fees up front?
No the fees can be spread over manageable monthly payments.

Does the course fit in with work and family commitments?
The course is flexible. Due to the changes that Covid19 has presented. we are now running our courses as roll on roll off. Twelve weeks can be remote learning, followed by 13 weeks of Academy Workshops, leaving the remaining 6 months of flexible days and hours to complete assessments.
Is there much homework?
You have to be disciplined.
You are expected to complete theory work at home and some practical to practice the skills learnt in the work shop session each week.

Do I need to have an NVQ level 1 before I can join the academy at NVQ level 2?
No all skills learnt at NVQ level 1 are included in the NVQ level 2

What happens if I don't complete within one year?
You can continue your course with us, however additional fees will apply.

Would it be possible to gain some salon experience whilst completing the course?
Yes our learners are encouraged to shadow one of the stylists for the day. This time can be used to observe real salon services as well as help and assist the stylist. Level 3 students are offered the opportunity to rent a chair in the academy to help build up their clientele and give them experience of owning their own business. This is all under the watchful eye of an assessor.

Please don't hesitate to call us or pop in if you have an questions about any of our courses!

Salon Experience



All of our students at the Marvell Hair Academy are given the opportunity to experience working in a real salon.

This provides not only the chance to put in to practice the skills our students have learnt at the academy but also the opportunity to establish the social & organisational skills required to be successful in hairdressing as a career.


As an NVQ level 3 student you are able to rent a chair in our Academy. This will help you to build up your clientele, teach you how to run your own business, as well as increase your confidence as a senior stylist. All under the watchful eye of an assessor should you need any advice and support.

Training



The Marvell Hair Academy are VTCT approved and a member of the Hair & Barber Council.

Being closely linked to these industry leading organisations means that the Marvell Hair Academy are able to offer quality hairdressing courses in Swindon, which include NVQ level 2 & level 3 Hairdressing, NVQ level 2 Barbering, NVQ level 3 Assessor courses, along with private refresher and short courses.

If you are looking to train to become a Hairdresser or Barber, then our training courses can give you the qualification and skills required to be successful in your chosen career.

If you are a mature student (19+) who would like to train for your NVQ Diploma in small groups of no more than 10 students, our academy is prefect for you. Small class sizes ensures that optimum learning is achieved.

Our NVQ courses currently have monthly intakes for Hairdressing and Barbering.

We also have fast track NVQ qualifications for experienced Barbers and Hairdressers looking to gain an industry recognised qualification.

Please contact the academy for more information.

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Barbering Academy



VTCT NVQ level 2 Barbering qualification.

The course costs £2623.95 which can be spread over affordable monthly payments. You are required to complete at least 10 guided learning hours per week to complete the course within a year. Theory and Practical skills Will take place on Mondays 9.30am until 2.30pm. We will be organising the session like a Barber shop with clients coming in throughout the day. During quieter periods you will be able to complete theory tasks and practical workshops.

The units covered within the course are:

- Advise and Consult with clients
- Shampoo, condition and treat the hair and scalp
- Develop and maintain your effectiveness at work
- Cut men’s hair to shape using basic techniques
- Dry and finish men’s hair
- Create basic outlines and detailing in hair.
- Cut facial hair to shape using basic techniques
- Perm and neutralise the hair

Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of relevant anatomy and physiology and health and safety. They will also develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to advise and consult, and provide a range of cutting and barbering services specifically for men's hair, which includes creating facial hair shapes. In parallel, learners will develop their communication and customer service skills, their awareness of environmental sustainability and their commercial skills, all of which are valued highly by employers. Problem solving and research skills will also be developed.

Class sizes are small to ensure an optimum learning experience (maximum number of students 10), a deposit of £400 is required to secure your place.

Please contact Marvell Academy in the first instance to secure your place.
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About Us



Our aim is to offer 5* training for hairdressers and Barbers.

Our academy offers almost 30 years experience within the hairdressing industry which includes teaching in an Ofsted grade one college and working in local salons.

All our learners are trained in our academy to an exceptional standard using the latest hairdressing techniques and procedures.

In our VTCT approved academy we run a variety of hairdressing courses, including NVQ level 2 & 3 Hairdressing, Apprenticeships Hair Professionals L2 and Advanced Hair Professionals L3, short relaxed 1-1 courses for Hairdressers and refresher courses. We also deliver NVQ L2 Barbering, including Fast Track L2 Barbering for experienced Barbers and Hairdressers.

If you are looking to train to be a Hairdresser or Barber in Swindon, then our training courses can give you the qualifications and skills required to be successful in your chosen career.

Our courses are suitable for both non-hairdressers and experienced stylists looking to improve their skills and qualifications. We also offer our own personal improvement packages which are designed around the needs of the learner to refresh existing skills. we conduct a course interview with each learner to enable us to plan the perfect training course for your development. Our hairdressing academy caters for class sizes of no more than ten which ensures optimum learning is achieved at all times.

Contact Us



The Marvell Hair Academy
Unit One
The Meads Business Centre
Ashworth Road
Swindon
SN5 7YJ

United Kingdom

Telephone: 07765 102514
Email: info@marvellhairacademy.co.uk
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Testimonials



Just a few of the many comments our students have made while studying at The Marvell Hair Academy.

Leanne L2 Apprentice - Gingers Hair & Beauty 2024

After many years of wanting to become a hairdresser, I finally took the plung at the age of 33. I was met by a warm and welcoming team at Marvell Academy, that put me at ease immediately.
Amy is incredibly approachable, easy to talk to and a fountain of knowledge. Amy spends a lot of time getting to know her students and tailors her teaching to each person which makes it feel more personal. Amy has really helped me gain confidence in my work, encourageing me and helping me to work towards my goals. Amy always goes the extra mile to support you, weather that be a listening ear or a gentle push.

Hannah L2 Apprentice - The Hair Group 2024

I came to Marvell straight from finishing my GCSE's. I was worried about changing environments massively and having to make new friends, but the day I started it all went away as I was welcomed in and introduced to everyone. Marvell is an educational yet chill place to learn and thats why I love it!
Amy was my main support and she helped me through my apprenticeship, she gave me so much more support than I ever imagined and really made me feel at home.
I am someone who tends to shy away from group conversations but Amy helped to involve me and encourage me to grow as a person.
I have improved as a person so much through the academy and enjoyed every part of it.

Dear Yvonne,

I am writing to thank you for an extremely enjoyable PIP refresher course at Marvell Academy.

I am extremely pleased with the progress I made and how much we were able to fit in. I feel your course offered excellent value for money and was delivered in a friendly and professional environment.

You and your staff were so kind and friendly and offered knowledge and experience brilliantly. I learned so much.

I would very much like to come to your academy for further training and look forward to speaking with you about it soon.

Can't wait to receive my certificate!

Warm Regards,

Niki Gooch.



Laura Moroney (2022)

I would like to take this time to give my review of Marvell Hair Academy Swindon.

From the moment I initiated contact with Yvonne, the communication was excellent. There was clarity from the beginning on what would be required and expected of me and also how I would be taught and assessed throughout. My first visit to the academy (with my new baby strapped to me) was all the evidence I needed to know that this was the course for me. I needed to feel the atmosphere and have relaxed vibes in order to be able to learn well along with many other pressures of work and family life.

I have found the experience here to be incomparable to other learning environments. I have found the academy to be extremely positive, supportive, warm and friendly. You almost feel welcomed into a family in this atmosphere.

The support I receive is crucial to me. I am a mum of 2 young children so I need answers to queries or issues that I'm having quite quickly as my time is limited. I have never been disappointed with the support in this regard.

This brings me to my tutor. Jade is absolutely fabulous. She is such a brilliant tutor. She works so hard and never ever makes you feel like you're asking too many questions. Her patience is so inspirational and she never makes me feel rushed. I go to the academy Monday evenings and I find this time is like a home from home while learning so much. I rate the class sizes most importantly to me. The small class sizes have meant that there has been quality and valuable time put into me and my skill. I am being shown and tested by Jade perfectly. Jade praises me all the time for what I'm good at and works with me closely when I'm not so confident in other parts of the course.

If Jade isn't around or I need to change my evening there will always a proactive, friendly tutor to assist.

The course has been consistent, extremely well laid out and so interesting. Yvonne is very organised which really means a lot to me when doing a course. Her videos are really clear and thorough, she is really skilled so it is wonderful to be able to learn from her and to have these videos moving forward.

I cannot praise and recommend this course and academy enough.

Many thanks
Laura Moroney


Jenna Collyett (2022)


When I was looking around for a Academy/College to take my education further it was always in the front of my head this is going to be a struggle to find somewhere for me because of my dyslexia. I know I learn differently to others though in my years I have noticed some trainers/tutors get frustrated because I just didn’t understand.
When I met Amy I was upfront with my needs and struggles and to my surprise Amy said she was also Dyslexic. Now this could have gone two ways, we would either bash heads and neither of us would understand each other or she would be absolutely amazing with my learning.
Thankfully I took the plunge and just enrolled, and I’m so glad I did. Amy became my tutor and helped me every step of the way, there was days I just didn’t understand and I didn’t hesitate to say “I don’t understand” and she would explain the question to me in 10 different ways until I got it. She was incredibly patient, calm and we had a great deal of laughs when it came to me asking my questions. She has a very good sense of humour when it comes to everything teaching which puts my mind at rest and I know I can speak for others when I say she did the same for them too. Without Amy I don’t think I would have gotten where I am today, my own business is thriving because she’s helped me understand hairdressing in away I don’t think anyone else could help me. She’s been so calm and supportive with everything I’ve done and always been available when I needed her.
I think Amy truly deserves this award because not only has she been an amazing tutor who trying gave time to understand me but also a friend that I could also go too for help with hairdressing. I could tell she really did put everything into her work and for somebody who needed extra help she went above and beyond.


PAIGE CREIGHTON (2019)

Being one of the youngest students studying at Marvel Academy, wasn’t just a worry about the amount of learning support I would get, but it was also a worry about the one to one time I could have with the tutors. Throughout my current learning, Yvonne and Amy have been so kind and welcoming, in which they encourage myself through the course, especially when I begin to struggle on the work. They offer you one to one time, or just time when you can come in yourself and just get on with the work. They have help gained my confidence and never stop pushing me to the best of my ability. I am excited to what my future may hold with this amazing qualification.
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CARLA ROBERTS (2019)

I am a current student studying NVQ level 2 hair dressing.

When looking into hair dressing courses available in Swindon, It was Swindon college and Marvell Hair Academy which caught my attention.
Being a mature student, it was essential to me that I made the right choice on a course, and where to train. Therefore I had an abundant of questions to ask. I made contact with both the college and Marvell, and it was Yvonne’s at Marvell Hair Academy fantastic communication that made me know that this was the place I wanted to do my training. All of my questions were answered promptly and in-depth. It was actually after a few email conversations with Yvonne, that I realised I wasn’t quite at the point in life where I could give the course my all and I decided to wait 1 year until my youngest was a year older and at nursery. One year on and here I am!

MANDY QUARRELL

For me, Marvell Hair Academy is everything I wanted and more. The other students attending the academy are of a whole range of ages meaning you will never feel too old/young or out of place.
The class sizes are small and teachers are able to dedicate more time with you, which is a very different experience to a full compacity class at college, making the lessons more engaging.
The Academy is flexible, and I can fit my learning around my family without compromise. It is clean and well equipped, but most importantly Amy and Yvonne are amazing teachers. The support, patience and dedication they show to their students is incredible. All of these things together really makes Marvell Hair Academy unique. I will highly recommend the Academy to anyone wanting to train in the hair industry and hope to further my education and skills within the academy in the future.
Mandy Quarrell 2015-16
I qualified as a hairdresser to NVQ Level 2 ten years ago and have be running my own salon for nine.

I decided to gain my NVQ level 3 initially to give me confidence with colour correction and modern cutting techniques.

I chose The Marvell Hair Academy because of the small group sizes and their connection to the industry. They were extremely accommodating with the times that they offered, so I could work around my existing commitments.

After completing my NVQ3 I have since been back and gained my qualification in hair extensions and assessing vocational competence.

I have also sent two of my staff members to Marvell for further training which they found to be encouraging and inspirational, re-energising there passion for hairdressing.
I found all of the staff to be very knowledgeable and supportive throughout my training and I'm sure I will be back.


Nikki Matthews August 2016

I did my level 1 hairdressing at college when I was 16, Then I left and worked until I was 25. I went thought a break up and after that I decide to go back to what I missed and loved which was hairdressing.

My dad came home and told me about the academy where I then rang Yvonne, went in and had a chat with her.

I started my level 2 in the October, I was so excited to start, There was no worries because Yvonne and Amy is amazing! So helpful anything you needed they would help, Even with theory they would sit with you and make sure you fully understood everything.
I struggled with my cutting I really thought I wasn't going to get through it, worried I sat and spoke to Yvonne and the week after we was doing one on one cutting, after that everything just clicked and then I loved cutting. I completed my level 2 and now I am in my level 3, I am finishing in 2 months and I have loved every minute of it! I have had so much fun, Yvonne and Amy have made it an absolute pleasure to work with, even though I wont be without them totally as I am renting a chair on a Saturday within the academy!

The Marvell Hair Academy is the best choice I have ever made its worth every penny! The one on one and the extra help, and reassurance when needed just makes life so much easier especially when you work another job and things get stressful.

I owe these ladies so much they have helped me start building the empire I have always dreamed of.

Andrea Browning August 2016

In 2012, I decided to retrain as a hairdresser and Yvonne Marvell was one of the tutors on the two-year course at a Swindon college. I thought she was excellent then. When I qualified (level 2), I decided to pursue a level 3 qualification and this is where I met up with Yvonne again, now at The Marvell Hair Academy.

Due to the success at The Marvell Hair Academy they have moved to their very own new bespoke premises in Swindon. I honestly can't say enough good things about this academy: it feels like it's bespoke training such is the excellent continued support. Amy (Denton), our tutor, is especially supportive. All students are treated as valuable assets to the industry and all of the tutors are genuinely interested in having all of their students succeed.

I hope that very soon, The Marvell Hair Academy will become the UK's South West gateway for hairdresser training. They deserve all the success that their hard work will achieve.

Kelly Vowels (2016)

I have just completed a PIPs course (personal improvement course) with The Marvell Hair Academy in preparation for my level 3. Having completed my level 2 through an adult learning course at Swindon College, I didn't feel confident with the skills I had gained. Having one on one tuition with Yvonne and Amy through a taylor made package was absolutely brilliant and suited my needs accordingly. The tutors are extremely patient and knowledgeable and picked up on where I was going wrong straight away allowing me to progress quickly.

The class sizes, facilities and salon are all wonderful and perfect for students of all ages and abilities. I'd reccommend the courses to everyone.

Nicole Ewer (2016)

Marvellous Marvell Academy allows you to gain the experience of working in a real salon environment, watching stylists hands on! It's flexible, fast paced with great opportunities to rent a chair and build up your own clientele. Would highly recommend!

Claire Lay (2016)

I qualified at Swindon college in my level 2 hairdressing and even though I really enjoyed college the classes were large so it was hard to get that one on one tuition, I then decided to apply to do a pips course at The Marvell Hair Academy and I found it enjoyable, it was one on one tuition with Yvonne, she had taken time with me to go through services that I struggled with, I could do the pips course within the hours of my full time job.

Doing this pips course meant that I was getting more confident and I knew that I would definitely benefit from doing my level 3 at the academy. I started my level 3 in October 2015 and I am due to qualify October 2016 and I can honestly say it was the best decision I have ever made, I can see my confidence has grown and I enjoy every second of being there. My tutor Amy has really made me believe In myself that I can do it, she takes the time to go through questions or to show me demonstrations.

Personally for me If I struggled with a few things either Amy or Yvonne would set some time as side to help me. Group sizes are small which means you can get the support that you need and the times and days of the course are perfect to work around my full time job. The opportunities you can get whilst doing this course are amazing you get to work within a salon environment and now I am now renting a chair on a Saturday through the academy which is an amazing opportunity for myself.

Honestly if you are thinking of applying please do it here, these ladies have made me a confident hair stylist and most of all I feel really comfortable in this academy everyone helps each other out. I was worried that asking questions would be silly but that's far from it at the academy because asking questions is all part of the learning. I wouldn't be the confident, happy hair stylist without them! I would highly recommend!

Meet The Team


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Yvonne Marvell
Owner Director & IQA
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Amy Denton
Lead Assessor, Level 3 Hairdressing & IQA
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Charlotte Marvell
Barbering level 2 Assessor

Get In Touch



If you have a question about any of our courses, please get in touch. If you would like to contact Yvonne personally please call her at the academy on 07765 102514 or on 07768 512745, yvonne.marvell@marvellhairacademy.co.uk
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