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.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW FOR NEXT COURSE
Cancer Related Hair Loss and Hair Care – Practitioner Level 1 – November 12th and 13th 2023
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
- 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.
Cancer Related Hair Loss and Hair Care – Practitioner Level 1
BOOKING NOW (limited places remaining): 12th and 13th NOVEMBER 2023
This unique 10 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 offers the most in-depth information available worldwide.
AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW – SPACES ARE LIMITED
Date: Current course: Registration is now open for the 12th and 13th NOVEMBER 2023
Costs: £420 – BOOK NOW AND SAVE £70 = £350 (Early bird discount – book before 12th September 2023)
Places are limited. £150 deposit is required to secure your place. Full payment is required no later than the 1st October 2023.
Times: 10 – 4pm (breaks included)
Location: Virtual – Live via ZOOM
How do I book?
To book follow the steps below:
- Email hello@holistichaircareexpert.com
- You will be sent an invoice and asked to pay a £150 deposit to secure your place (by BACS) or you can pay in full.
- You will receive your welcome pack containing a Cancer Hair Care mug, biscuits (save for the tea break!), tea bags, notebook, pencil & information
Further information:
Cancer Related Hair Loss and Hair Care – Practitioner Level 1
The modules:
Module 1: Understanding the chemotherapy hair loss and regrowth cycle / Helping someone to make a plan for hair loss / Supporting the emotional journey
Module 2: Scalp Cooling
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: Colouring hair and chemical treatments
Module 9: Other cancer treatments and hair loss
Module 10: Creating a caring business model and how to develop your practice
What’s included in your course:
- Be educated and inspired by the UK’s leading oncology hair loss expert – Jasmin Julia Gupta
- 10 module course – the most comprehensive 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
- Percentage of the course profits are donated to Cancer Hair Care
- For every course booked a nurse education course is provided to an NHS nurse free of charge
- 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. No exam or test takes place
- 10 hour course over two days (with breaks) with approximately 5 hours of home study
- Bursary – we offer a limited amount of bursary placements – contact us for further information
- 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
- The opportunity to apply to list your service on the Cancer Hair Care Directory
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 ‘Independent Hairdressing Practitioner Level’ 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:
- You will have completed ‘Independent Hairdressing Practitioner Level 1’ and received your completion certificate.
- 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: June 2023
Next planned review: February 2025