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The Inspired salons are located on the ground floor of the main College atrium.

Relax and enjoy our range of hair, beauty, makeup and holistic treatments. Our facilities include three beauty therapy treatment rooms, three media makeup studios and two hairdressing salons, as well as a fully functioning reception and shop.
 

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Book your appointment at the Inspired Hair Salon

Open to the general public – everyone welcome (age 16+)

Experience professional salon services at incredible value, delivered by our talented Hairdressing students at York College. Whether you're looking for a fresh cut, a bold new colour, or a sleek style for a special occasion, our students are trained, prepared and ready to welcome you.

All services are fully supervised by highly experienced tutors and students will have practiced their techniques before working with clients — so you can relax knowing you’re in safe, capable hands.

What our student hairdressers offer

Cutting & Styling

  • Washing & conditioning treatments
  • Blow-drying, styling & setting
  • Basic cutting: short & long graduations, bobs, one-length cuts
  • Advanced cutting & restyles: undercuts, asymmetrical cuts, and more
  • Gents’ cutting
  • Bridal, occasion and hair-up styling

Colouring Services

  • Roots, full-head colours & toners
  • Colour refreshes
  • Full-head bleach & colour
  • Cap highlights & lowlights
  • Foil highlights
  • Multi-tonal colouring
  • Fashion colouring techniques
  • Colour correction & removal of unwanted tones

Chemical Services

  • Perming

Who can book?

We welcome all genders, all hair types, and anyone aged 16 or over. Our services are perfect for anyone looking for quality hairdressing at affordable prices.

When are we open?

We have availability throughout the week 9.00am-4.15pm - please get in touch and we will be able to let you know the latest availability. 

Can’t make it during the day? We offer selected evening appointments with our adult Hairdressing students, ideal for those with work, school or other commitments.

Examples of our students' work
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Before: re-style and colour change service from Level 3 student
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After: re-style and colour change service from Level 3 student
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Before: Level 2 re-style
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After: Level 2 re-style
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Before: Level 3 colour correction service removing unwanted tones and banding
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Before: Level 3 colour correction service removing unwanted tones and banding
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After: Level 3 colour correction service removing unwanted tones and banding
Book or enquire about an appointment

Please fill out of the form below, or alternatively call 01904 770254 (please leave us your name and contact number if there is no answer and we will return your call at our earliest convenience).

To view our brochure and price list, click here. 

To see information on our chemical peel treatment aftercare, click here.