Recognised nationally as the ultimate in modern hair education, this diploma equips aspiring hair professionals with comprehensive skills in cutting, colouring, styling, and more. This course will cover a wide range of skills from shampooing, styling, colouring, cutting, up-styling, extension application etc. To achieve this diploma, you must complete a number of compulsory and optional units.
Consult with clients:
Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp:
Cut ladies hair:
Style and finish the hair:
Set and dress hair:
Colour and lighten hair:
Reception duties:
Plait and twist hair:
Temporarily attach hair to be able to enhance a style:
✓ Perform salon-ready hairdressing services
✓ Demonstrate client consultation and aftercare skills
✓ Apply cutting, colouring, and styling techniques
✓ Understand salon operations and hygiene
No experience required.
Additional charges may apply for kits, uniforms, and examination fees.
For information about personal payment options, please get in touch with our team at [email protected].
Graduates can begin working as junior stylists in salons or progress into advanced hairdressing, freelance styling, or salon assistant roles while gaining more hands-on experience.
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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.
This is to ensure all your courses are registered to the same account and accessible from your portal.
Recognised nationally as the ultimate in modern hair education, this diploma equips aspiring hair professionals with comprehensive skills in cutting, colouring, styling, and more. This course will cover a wide range of skills from shampooing, styling, colouring, cutting, up-styling, extension application etc. To achieve this diploma, you must complete a number of compulsory and optional units.
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