Hairdressing at UHI Orkney
The Student Salon is an exciting hair salon that provides a wide range of hairdressing services.
✨ MODELS NEEDED FOR CUTS & COLOURS ✨
Our first-year students have been busy learning and practising their cutting and colouring skills and are now welcoming clients into the salon.
💇♀️ Haircuts- One length and layers.
🎨 Full head colour
✨ Highlights
🌿 Root retouches
All colours include a cut if needed and a finish.
All services are carried out by students and closely supervised by experienced professionals.
Skin test must be carried out 48 hours prior to appointment if you have not had one with us in the last 6 months.
Clients MUST be 16 or over to have your hair coloured at the student salon.
💬 Please note: These are students who are still learning. We kindly ask that you allow plenty of time for your appointment, do not rush them, and ensure you are available for the full service so they can work comfortably and confidently.
Services are offered at reduced training prices.
Opening hours at the moment:
Monday 10-3 pm
Wednesday 12-3 pm
Thursday 10-1:30 pm
To book appointment please message or E-mail: [email protected] or message 07385029843
25/03/2026
Our first year students have been working hard on their cutting skills
✂️
We are looking for clients for layered haircut and one length cuts!
All cuts are checked over by a lecturer and are a training prices.
Email - [email protected]
Message- 07385029843
✨ MODELS NEEDED FOR CUTS & COLOURS ✨
Our first-year students have been busy learning and practising their cutting and colouring skills and are now welcoming clients into the salon.
💇♀️ Haircuts- One length and layers.
🎨 Full head colour
✨ Highlights
🌿 Root retouches
All colours include a cut if needed and a finish.
All services are carried out by students and closely supervised by experienced professionals.
Skin test must be carried out 48 hours prior to appointment if you have not had one with us in the last 6 months.
Clients MUST be 16 or over to have your hair coloured at the student salon.
💬 Please note: These are students who are still learning. We kindly ask that you allow plenty of time for your appointment, do not rush them, and ensure you are available for the full service so they can work comfortably and confidently.
Services are offered at reduced training prices.
Opening hours at the moment:
Monday 10-3 pm
Wednesday 12-3 pm
Thursday 10-1:30 pm
To book appointment please message or E-mail: [email protected] or message 07385029843
Hello Everyone. 😊👋
We are back in the Student salon today. Please get in touch for all your hair needs. 🤩
Shampoo and Blow dry £10😊
Shampoo and set £12 🤗
Cut and Blow dry for £15 🙌🏻
£25 for roots. 😳
All over colours FROM £30 🤯
Why not treat your hair to a little conditioning treatment with a blow dry £15. 🥰
Highlights varying prices FROM £30 - £50 (toners will be an extra charge.)
Balayage FROM £40 (extra for tints/toners needed)
All colours include a cut if needed and a finish.
Skin test must be carried out 48 hours prior to appointment if you have not had one with us in the last 6 months.
Clients MUST be 16 or over to have your hair coloured at the student salon.
Opening hours at the moment:
Monday 10-3 pm
Wednesday 12-3 pm
Thursday 10-1:30 pm
To book appointment please message or E-mail: [email protected]
16/01/2026
Interested in a career in hairdressing? The Fast Track to Hairdressing course may be the perfect place to start.
Orkney Islands Council’s employability team and UHI Orkney have teamed up to deliver a five-week course which helps you to develop the entry-level hairdressing skills needed by employers.
The course:
🟣Is free for eligible individuals (see below for eligibility criteria).
🟣Timed to fit in with the school day.
🟣Includes practical sessions at UHI Orkney.
🟣Includes help setting up work experience and writing a CV.
The course is targeted towards parents who have lower household incomes. To be eligible to participate in this course you must be within one of the following family groups:
🟡Young parent (aged under 25 years);
🟡A parent with more than three children;
🟡A parent with a child aged under one;
🟡A minority ethnic parent or,
🟡Be parents who have a disability or a child with a disability.
Individuals who are unemployed are also eligible to apply.
🕙The programme will run from Tuesday 24 February to Friday 27 March 2026, with classes taking place on Tuesdays, 10am-2.30pm and Fridays, 10am-2pm.
To register your interest speak to a Careers Adviser, your Job Coach or Support Worker, or contact the council’s Employability Team at [email protected]
Hairdressing at UHI Orkney
10/11/2025
Our students have been very busy learning hairups just in time for the festive season.
This is just a few of them and i think you’ll agree they have done a great job! 👏🏻
Our students need live models to work on, so if you fancy getting your hair done then get in touch!
Email 📧 us: [email protected]
06/11/2025
Add a touch of festive sparkle to your look this season! 🎀
Join us for our Christmas Glam Hairstyles Session and learn how to create beautiful, party-ready styles with a festive twist — from glitter to bows and everything in between.
Everything you need will be included, we just need you!
To book: Email [email protected] or call 01856 569 000
✨ Our students have been hard at work since the start of term! ✨
💆🏼♀️ Our new students are developing their skills in shampooing, blow-drying, and setting.
✂️💇🏼♀️ Our returning students are advancing their cutting and colouring techniques.
📅 Book your appointment today and support the next generation of talented stylists.
Opening Hours:
• Monday: 10:00 – 3:00pm
• Wednesday: 11:30 – 3:00pm
• Thursday: 10:00 – 1:30pm
08/09/2025
✂️ We are back!!✂️💆🏼♀️💇🏼♀️
Our new and returning students are excited and ready to provide you with all your hair needs.
Our opening times for this year are:
•Monday 10-3pm
•Wednesday 11:30-3pm
•Thursday 10- 1:30pm
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01856 569234
11/11/2024
The NC6's are full of talent. 😍😍 E-mail: [email protected] today to book your skin test.
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