The first stage is all about learning and practicing hairdressing techniques on a mannequin head. This will include the foundations of cutting, colouring , styling and bleaching. You will learn how to handle hair, sectioning, elevations and how to correctly approach cutting hair. You will be introduced to hairdressing tools, how they work, how to hold them and how to correctly use them when dealing with different types of hair and the importance of client care and communication. This stage will set you up with the skills and understanding to move onto the salon floor with confidence.

The second stage is taking all your practice techniques into the academy salon and working on real clients. Our training team will guide you and support you as you gain confidence cutting, styling and colouring hair. Trainers will also do live demonstrations to allow you to learn and ask questions around specific hairdressing technique and styling. There is no better way to learn then through hands-on salon experience with real clients.

The third stage allows you to focus on advanced techniques, refining your skills and learning finishing techniques. You will learn how to achieve specific hair styles and your trainers will assess the quality of your hairdressing and help you reach certification. This stage will make sure you are industry ready and have the skills to work in a salon. At the stage we also work on your professional styling and hair portfolio.

To reach certification you will need to complete all technique and theory to The Hair Academy standards, have trainer sign off on all working haircuts, techniques and skills, and be able to show your are competent and confident in you ability. Our standard is to train you so that you can finish the course and salon ready. It takes dedication, effort and hard work.

The Hair Academy has salon campuses located on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. These locations are all live Salons where students learn to cut, colour and style on real customers and learn to work in a live salon environment supervised by our training team. All of our students get the real hairdressing experience cutting, colouring and styling hair – and sweeping the floor.

Our online learning platform allows students to access online lessons and video, to help them understand and practice through watching trainers and industry professionals work.  All full time students receive access to The Hair Academy online community.