TOP 10 HAIRDRESSING COURSES IN NEW ZEALAND

Practical steps to growing black / african-american / afro-caribbean, afro, curly, coily, kinky hair

Master the skills and techniques to transform and make people feel good. Turn your passion into a career with our range of qualifications. Learn from the best in the business in a supportive environment.

Learn how to perform all the skills required to be a fully qualified barber in a growing industry. Taught out of our Wellington Central (Te K?hui Auaha) and Porirua campuses, students will learn clipper and scissor cuts, fades and wet shaving

Gain knowledge of salon culture, hierarchy and specific industry terminology as you begin your hairdressing career. Learn reception duties, salon support, elementary styling tasks, including blowdrying, moulding, setting and long hair ups and an introduction to cutting and colour treatments.

This internationally recognised NZQA programme will teach you foundation hairdressing theory and practical techniques essential to a successful hair career.

Our Hairstyling course will teach you a variety of styling techniques to create styles from the popular ‘power’ ponytail to more soft modern hair ups that will suit your client.

Training for hairdressers begins with the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Salon Support (Level 3) which takes you from complete novice to technical level, capable of earning your place in a successful salon – or qualifying for entry to this New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing.

As part of this course, you’ll learn how to master the artistry of applying for pre bonded hair extensions. Our market-leading program will equip you with all of the tools and skills you need to become an extensions specialist.

Work with our New & Emerging Talent whilst they are under the supervision of our in salon educators to create a look for you that we guarantee you'll be impressed with. 

This Level 4 program of study will equip learners with the skills and knowledge to begin working commercially in a barbershop.

Mature students and school leavers over 16 years welcome to apply for both our pro courses and pro workshops.