Courtney Bunce

I am a qualified hairdresser, level 2 & 3. I have a keen interest and passion for education and teaching. Throughout my career, I've taken advanced courses to strengthen my hands-on skills and deepen my theoretical knowledge.

As well as gaining insight into how hairdressing and styling are approached in other sectors, such as Film and Television. Before launching my own business as a self-employed mobile hairdresser, I worked as an advanced stylist on a very busy, highly demanding shop floor. I thrived in this environment and worked hard to build the career I have now.

During my time at the salon, I helped my salon manager train the salon's apprentices for their NVQs by delivering training evenings and training manuals I created that specifically targeted the theory requirements of their NVQ qualifications. The apprentices found this material invaluable and went on to pass the majority of their written exams on their first attempt.

Work Experience - Hair & Wig Artist at Lion King Work Experience (2026-03)

I had the privilege of being offered work experience on the Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre, where I shadowed the hair & wig artists get the cast ready for their evening show. This was a great opportunity to see what i had learnt at CBMA put into practise in a professional environment.

Self Employed Mobile Hairdresser at Self Employed Mobile Hairdressing (2025-05 – Present)

At the end of May 2025 I decided to leap into self-employment to be able to start the journey of creating a career I am proud of. I currently offer mobile hairdressing services; however I am looking for a new challenge where I will have the opportunity to learn new skills and to be a part of something incredible.

Advanced Stylist & Colourist at The Hourglass Studio (2022 – 2025)

Advanced Stylist, Colourist and Educator. Skills included - all colouring aspects including balayage and cutting hair, as well as salon duties such as customer relations, stock taking and time management, managing the salon booking software as well as managing my own social media and training the salon apprentices ready for the shop floor. Working at the Hourglass Studio, I worked long hours and demonstrated a good work ethic, this then transpired into me going self employed.

Hair Stylist & Colourist at The Strand Ltd (2019 – 2022)

Salon floor hairdresser and colourist - skills included all colouring aspects, including balayage and cutting hair. Salon duties including stock taking, admin and salon organisation.

Junior Trainee / Apprentice at Abstract Hairdressing (2017 – 2018)

At abstract, I started my apprenticeship and learned a lot of valuable lessons, from salon duties and learning basic hairdressing skills. During my time at Abstract, I attended and observed at the Sassoon Academy in London. During my training at Abstract, I learnt from Sassoon-qualified hairdressers.

IMA Fashion, Photographic and Media Hair and Makeup Course at London School of Makeup (2017 – 2017)

I attended an 8-week IMA Fashion, Photographic and Media Hair and Makeup Course. During my time here, i learnt, SFX, airbrushing, period hair and makeup and fashion and media hair and makeup.

Level 2 Hairdressing Qualification in Hairdressing – Span Training and Development (2017 – 2019)

Level 3 Advanced Hairdressing Qualification in Hairdressing – Span Training and Development (2024 – 2024)