This section is for hairdressers and hair loss professionals wishing to support people during their cancer treatment related hair loss journey. Here we provide an overview about education, courses, volunteering, fundraising, being listed on our directory and connecting with the Cancer Hair Care Community.
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REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR NEXT ONLINE COURSEs:
1) Foundation in Cancer Treatment Related Hair Loss
Monday, 19 May 2025 (4pm – 8:30pm)
Professional Hairdresser Education – Foundation Course
2) Foundation in Wig Cutting and Styling for Cancer Treatments
Sunday, 23rd March 2025 (2pm – 5:30pm)
Professional Hairdresser Education – Wig Cutting Course
Welcome
Cancer Hair Care is the UK’s leading cancer related hair loss charity. Our vision is a world where all cancer patients can locate a hairdresser or hair loss professional who is competent, compassionate and confident to deliver thoughtful services throughout the duration of their cancer related hair loss journey.
Our charity was founded by Jasmin Julia Gupta, a skilled and caring hairdresser who has become the UK’s leading authority on cancer related hair loss. The fact that you are reading this means you are one of those professionals who cares and wants to help.
In this section we will introduce you to various ways you can upscale your knowledge, support people and engage with our charity:
- Education & courses
- Wig services
- Fundraise
- Adopt our charity
- Volunteer
Here at Cancer Hair Care we very much look forward to connecting with you in a range of ways that means TOGETHER we can make hair loss one less worry.
Thank you for taking the time to consider how you, as a caring professional, may connect with our charity.
Professional Hairdresser Education – Foundation Course
Cancer Treatment Related Hair Loss
‘What every hairdresser needs to know’
BOOKING NOW :Monday, 19 May 2025 (4pm – 8:30pm)
AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW – SPACES ARE LIMITED
Costs: Funded by Cancer Hair Care – with a pledge of support we will fund your place meaning you attend for free. Or you can ‘self fund’ – Contact us for more information. Each place has a value of £280 per attendee.
Location: Virtual – Live via ZOOM e.
How do I book?
To book please go directly to the booking page or if you need support email us: support@cancerhaircare.com
Further course information
This course is run in partnership with Cancer Hair Care and Holistic Hair Care Expert Limited. Holistic Hair Care Expert are the educational partner for charity Cancer Hair Care.
This unique 14 module course will educate, inspire and upscale your knowledge to feel confident in supporting people throughout their cancer related hair loss journey. You will become one of the most globally informed hairdressers on this subject, as this course builds your foundation of knowledge in the pursuit of supporting people during their cancer journey.
The LIVE modules:
Module 1: Understanding why hair falls out or changes due to different cancer treatments
Module 2: What is Scalp Cooling? And how to support clients
Module 3: Wigs
Module 4: Cutting hair & scalp care
Module 5: Headwear, scarves & accessories
Module 6: Eyebrows, lashes and body hair
Module 7: New hair growth
Module 8: Supporting the emotional journey
Module 9: Inclusivity and diversity
Module 10: Cancer Hair Care Services and next steps
The home study
Module 11: VIDEO: About Cancer with nurse Amanda Shewbridge
Module 12 VIDEO: Delivering a caring service
Module 13 VIDEO The Knowledge overview
Module 14 The quizz – Don’t worry it’s not a test! It’s a knowledge quiz. You can do the ‘multi-choice answer quiz’ as many times as you need to score 80% pass rate.
What’s included in your course: 
- Be educated and inspired by the UK’s leading oncology hair loss expert – Jasmin Julia Gupta
- 14 module course – the most comprehensive foundation cancer hair care course globally available
- Welcome pack containing a Cancer Hair Care mug, biscuits (save for the tea break!), tea bags, notebook, pencil & information
- Course resources – This course includes a digital pack of support resources that covers every module and includes consultation resources to help you discuss options with clients
- Course completion certificate provided following completion of multi-choice quiz
- 3 hour LIVE course plus 2 hours home study and quiz
- You can choose to have your place funded by Cancer Hair Care – by signing up to our support pledges, or you can self fund
- Opportunity to join the Cancer Hair Care volunteer team
What will your business gain?
- A reputation as a truly dedicated professional who goes above and beyond others
- Customers who feel confident that their hairdresser is trained in cancer related hair care
- Insights into truly supporting your clients during cancer treatments
- Best guidance and practice for cancer care
- Building a compassionate business model
- Refresh and upscale your general knowledge about hair, how it grows and what happens during hair loss conditions
- Knowing the limitations of service and when it’s time to direct to medical or hair loss professionals
- True dedication which will enable you to embrace cancer care within your salon/hairdressing service
- Inspiration and renewed passion for how your creative craft can bring comfort to others
- Opportunities for new customers and their friends, who are so impressed by your skill and compassion
- Volunteering opportunities with charity Cancer Hair Care
Who is the course for?
This course is for hairdressers and hair loss professionals who are curious and compassionate about learning how to help people during cancer and hair loss. It is in no way a measure of what you don’t know, as you may be a very experienced hairdresser or hair loss professional, or you might not have any experience in this area at all.
It’s an opportunity to upscale and specialise in this area of haircare that is surrounded by medical jargon and hairdressing myths. You are not alone if answering the following questions leaves you wondering what really is the best guidance to offer people during cancer treatment.
Will shaving my hair off prior to chemo cause regrowth problems?
When is it best to colour hair post chemotherapy treatment?
Why does hair grow back curly after treatment?
Is it true that scalp cooling works by freezing the hair follicles?
What products should be used post treatment?
How can I build a ‘cancer support service’ into my business model?
This course is run in partnership with Cancer Hair Care and Holistic Hair Care Expert. Holistic Hair Care Expert are the educational partner for charity Cancer Hair Care.
About the the lead educator:
This course is hosted by Jasmin Julia Gupta. The UK’s foremost cancer hair loss expert. Jasmin will explain her Competence, Compassion & Confidence approach to sharing her skills with hairdressers and hair loss professionals who wish to enhance their services to cancer patients. She has personally supported over 10,000 individuals with their cancer related hair loss concerns.
Jasmin Julia Gupta – Holistic Hair Care Expert, is the Founder and Director of Information & NHS Clinical Services at UK charity Cancer Hair Care. She is recognised as the UK’s leading authority on the subject. With a background as a professionally trained hairdresser, she is a leading authority, NHS nurse educator, published author and regular advisor to major organisations such as NHS England, Macmillan Cancer Trust, Breast Cancer Now, Teenage Cancer Trust, Look Good Feel Better, and others.
Testimonials
“Can I just say thank you. What a wonderful course, I learnt so much and I am so grateful for the knowledge shared. I can’t wait to get deeper into this journey. I feel so inspired and full of energy.”
Natasha Gordon – Course attendee. Hairdresser, London.
To Book Email: hello@holistichaircareexpert.com
Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
Join the dedicated community of hairdressers who are striving to use their professional passion in support of people during their time of need.
Volunteering
We are currently recruiting hairdressers for a number of positions within our Cancer Hair Care NHS network. In order to apply, hairdressers will need to have completed ‘Independent Hairdressing Practitioner Level 1’ and received their completion certificate.
Positions currently being recruited:
Position: NHS location Cancer Hair Care Hair Loss Specialists/Advisors
Deliver a range of services within NHS hospitals to support people during their hair loss journey.
Skills overview:
- You will have completed relevant training and received your completion certificate.
- Confident working in new environments
- Confident in working alone
- Good organisational & time keeping skills
- Friendly and approachable manner
In the following areas:
Hertfordshire – Lister Hospital Stevenage
Cambridgeshire – Addenbrooke’s Hospital
Essex – Princess Alexandra Hospital
Middlesex – Chase Farm Hospital
London – UCLH Hospital
London – Guys Cancer Centre
Interested in this position? Contact us for the full requirements, time requirements and application process.
Position: Virtual Workshop Presenter – Cancer Hair Care Hair Loss Specialist/Advisors
An opportunity to join our team of online presenters to deliver a range of supportive services to people in the comfort of their home or hospital, via virtual workshops.
Skills overview:
- Confident using zoom and online platforms (or confident to learn new skills)
- Good presenting experience and skills
- Good organisational & time keeping skills
- Friendly and approachable manner
Interested in this position? Contact us for the full requirements, time requirements and application process.
Position: Pilot project – Home hairdressing to cancer patients
An opportunity to join our pilot project to deliver mobile hairdressing services to people in need.
Skills overview:
- You will have completed ‘Independent Hairdressing Practitioner Level 1’ and received your completion certificate.
- Confident in running your own existing mobile hairdressing service for at least 4 years already and feel ready for a new challenge.
- Reliable to communicate with people in a timely way when they make first contact
- Good organisational & time keeping skills
- Friendly and approachable manner
- Open minded to be part of a pilot project
Interested in this position? Contact us for the full requirements, time requirements and application process.
Fundraising
If you would like to fundraise for Cancer Hair Care by setting up a JustGiving page, holding a one-off event (virtual or other), taking part in a challenge, such as a marathon, or adopting Cancer Hair Care as your Charity of the Year, we would love to hear from you! Our fundraising team is here to support you with a host of materials and ideas to suit every eventuality, even lockdown! Please Contact us for help and support.
Thank you for your kind interest in or charity. We look forward to connecting with you.
Jasmin
Jasmin Julia Gupta – Cancer Hair Care Founder/ Director of Information & NHS Clinical Services
Last updated: February 2025
Next planned review: May 2025