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Salon manager (hairdresser level 4 lateral entry) (work-based learning)

You're already a hairdresser. Now you're also becoming an entrepreneur.

As a salon manager, you're both a specialist and an entrepreneur. With your commercial acumen, you know how to entice clients to come to your salon.

As a salon manager, you're both a specialist and an entrepreneur. With your commercial acumen, you know how to entice clients to come to your salon. They'll feel at home there thanks to the inviting decor, the atmosphere, and the collaboration between the hairdressers.

Once in your chair, clients are impressed by your knowledge and creativity. They leave feeling good and are happy to spread the word. You know exactly what it takes to run a successful salon!

You're already a hairstylist, male or female. Now you're becoming an entrepreneur. During this one-year program, you'll learn Entrepreneurship, covering topics like marketing, administration, finance, and leadership. You'll also learn to give training and write a business plan. This will allow you to borrow money from the bank to start your own salon.

The full salon management program officially takes three years. We offer the final year of this vocational program for students who already have the necessary professional knowledge.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

With your salon management diploma, you can manage a hair salon or start your own business. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences.

What does your education look like?

At school, you'll learn entrepreneurial skills. At the salon where you work, you'll learn to manage people and provide training. You'll attend school one or two days a week for theoretical lessons. You'll also work in a salon at least three days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. You'll also choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, English, Customer Service and Sales, Makeup, or Nail Styling. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

To be admitted to this course you need:

  • MBO diploma all-round hairdresser or hairstylist lady or gentleman.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.

Contributing to sustainable development

The Summa Beauty & Lifestyle Hair Care team wants to show everyone what sustainable development means in the hairdressing profession.

The UN has established seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. These goals are intended to make the world a better place for everyone. In hair care programs, you'll contribute to achieving several of these goals, for example, in the areas of waste, health, food, water, or climate.

Examples are Reducing water pollution, using fair-trade suppliers, separating hairdressing waste to reuse raw materials in collaboration with Green Scissors, and much more. It's inspiring to participate in this together with your fellow students and colleagues.

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Hair Care: Teacher Erik van Schaijk

E-mail
Hair Care: Teacher Erik van Schaijk

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

With your salon management diploma, you can manage a hair salon or start your own business. You can also continue your studies at a university of applied sciences.

What does your education look like?

At school, you'll learn entrepreneurial skills. At the salon where you work, you'll learn to manage people and provide training. You'll attend school one or two days a week for theoretical lessons. You'll also work in a salon at least three days a week.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the academic year (18 August).

For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. You'll also choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, English, Customer Service and Sales, Makeup, or Nail Styling. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.

Study in figures

Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

To be admitted to this course you need:

  • MBO diploma all-round hairdresser or hairstylist lady or gentleman.

Work at a recognized training company

During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.

For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.

Contributing to sustainable development

The Summa Beauty & Lifestyle Hair Care team wants to show everyone what sustainable development means in the hairdressing profession.

The UN has established seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. These goals are intended to make the world a better place for everyone. In hair care programs, you'll contribute to achieving several of these goals, for example, in the areas of waste, health, food, water, or climate.

Examples are Reducing water pollution, using fair-trade suppliers, separating hairdressing waste to reuse raw materials in collaboration with Green Scissors, and much more. It's inspiring to participate in this together with your fellow students and colleagues.

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Hair Care: Teacher Erik van Schaijk

E-mail
Hair Care: Teacher Erik van Schaijk

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

Pieter Kools is working in his barbershop

We even have a few PSV players as regular customers.

Pieter

Former student and co-owner of barbershop QP Society

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