Professional Hairdressing, The Official Guide to Level 3

Completely revised to map to the recently-updated Professional Hairdressing and Barbering Level 3 National Occupational Standards, this new edition of Martin Green’s bestselling textbook is the only book needed to successfully complete a Hairdressing or Barbering Level 3 NVQ qualification. This is the only Level 3 guide to be endorsed by both Habia and VTCT and is trusted by students and trainers.

This book is suitable for those studying for NVQ Level 3 qualifications with all awarding associations, including VTCT, City & Guilds, ITEC and other providers. It has been developed to equip learners with everything they need to gain their qualification and provide a handy reference throughout their career.

About the Author

Martin Green

Martin Green is a highly experienced hairdressing practitioner and college lecturer with over 40 years experience in the industry. During that time, he has been a consultant for Habia where he was part of the original team that created the first industry standards. He has worked for awarding authorities such as the City and Guilds, where he was a regional verifier for the South West, and at the Vocational Training Charitable Trust where he wrote a wide range of assessment materials. Martin has won a national JISC Hi5 award at advanced level for Widening Participation in Education in recognition of his achievements in this sector. Martin is author of the Official Guides to Hairdressing. These include Begin Hairdressing NVQ Level 1, Hairdressing and Barbering VRQ Level 2 and Professional Hairdressing NVQ Level 3. All are bestsellers in the hairdressing industry.

Leo Palladino

Leo Palladino (BA, M.I.T.) had a lifetime of success in hairdressing, trichology and training. As author of several market-leading hairdressing textbooks, Leo’s far-reaching experience in the field of education has contributed to the development of hairdressing as ‘the science’ we know it to be today.