This workshop is designed for aspiring stylists, salon professionals, and beauty enthusiasts who want to master the art of professional blow-drying. It is ideal for those looking to improve technique, speed, and finish quality, enabling clients to enjoy salon-quality results at home or in a professional setting.
The 2-part series ensures participants receive a comprehensive learning experience, covering both foundational skills and advanced styling techniques. No prior blow-drying experience is required for beginners, though the workshop will also benefit those seeking to refine existing skills.
Participants will gain confidence in handling tools, selecting products, and creating professional finishes for a variety of hair types and client needs.
Part 1 – Foundations of Blow-Drying:
Part 2 – Advanced Styling and Finishing:
✓Understand different hair types and textures and how they affect styling results
✓ Identify appropriate products and tools
✓ Apply safe working practices
✓Apply correct sectioning, tension, and brush control techniques
✓Create volume, body, curls, waves, and textured styles
✓Adapt styling techniques for different hair lengths and client preferences
No experience required.
Each learner must bring: notepad, radial brush sizes 1-4, hairdryer with nozzle, butterfly clips, straightener, wand. Models required for each look.
For information about personal payment options, please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
Graduates may progress to advanced blow-drying, creative styling, or upstyling courses. Useful for junior stylists, MUA services, or personal grooming enhancement.
The following FAQs should answer most questions but if you do not find an answer please reach contact us.
You can book your course direct online here on our website. Simply choose your course then click ‘APPLY NOW’ where you will be brought to a secure payment gateway. Alternatively call or email the office on 057 8662600/[email protected].
Be organised. Be responsible. Pay attention. Work hard. You have invested a large amount of money and time in your course make sure you get the best possible qualification so you know every cent spent was worth it and you will reap the rewards in the future.
The Academy by Sharon Leavy accepts grants however it is up to the student to obtain the grant. Find more information about grants here.
Each of our tutors hold Internationally recognised Teaching Qualifications, Industry Related Qualifications on the course they are committed to teach and commercial experience. We hand pick our tutors based on their passion and skills. If you choose to train at The Academy by Sharon Leavy, we guarantee you quality training with the top tutors in the Industry.
Biology, Business and Home Economics. Whether it is knowing how a plug is wired to what a cell is – each of these subjects overlap with various topics you’ll need to cover throughout the year. While you may not be applying to college through the traditional CAO points system, don’t slack with your Leaving Certificate studies.
This is known as Accredited Prior Learning: If you have passed an ITEC or CIBTAC module (or equivalent) you will not have to re-sit that exam again i.e. if you have completed Holistic Massage and have passed your exams in Unit 1 (A&P) and Unit 22 (Professional Conduct & Business Awareness) then when you join our Reflexology Course you will not need to re-sit those modules and you can concentrate solely on studying and passing Unit 4 (Reflexology Practical & Theory).
Definitely not. You will need your family and friends around you to model for all the amazing treatments you are going to learn so you can practice as much as possible. You will probably purchase a portable couch to work on and you will need space at home to set this up. Student flats in Dublin or Galway don’t come with a spare room that can be turned into your beauty room at the click of a switch. The cost of renting and living in Dublin or Galway is extremely expensive, save it for when you need to print an assignment and have no ink or need a new pot of wax to practice.
The use of a computer and printer is not a necessity but it is highly recommended on all courses as it makes the work load lighter for you, the learner. Learners will need paper, pens and folders. Reflecting the high standard of training and success rate of our graduates, the course does require that the learner be willing to practice at home to build up a strong skill level in their desired area.
Complete the form below to request a FREE Career Call with on of our expert team.
* fields are required.
