Certified Hair Stylist Course
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Hands-on beginner hair stylist training in Melbourne. Become a certified Hair Stylist in 8 classes.
Certified hands-on courses in Hairstyling and Business—everything you need to succeed as a beauty professional and business owner.
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Join the first 4 classes and experience hands-on training. If it’s not the right fit, we’ll refund your tuition (excluding retail items purchased and transaction fees), all we ask is that you give it a genuine go. Seats are limited and we reserved a seat just for you, so refunds aren’t offered for simple change of mind before completing the first 4 classes. Click below to read the full terms and conditions.
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Why Over 1000 Women Choose This Course
Hair Styling Courses That Fit Your Lifestyle
Hair Styling Courses That Fit Your Lifestyle
Choose the schedule that suits you best - weekday and weekend options available.
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8-Weeks
x1 Class Per Week
Certified In 8-Weeks.
Ideal for busy mums or career changers who need flexibility. One class a week makes it easier to balance learning with work, family or other commitments.
Express Course!
4-Weeks
x2 Classes Per Week
Certified In 4-Weeks.
Best for those ready to commit and go all in. With two classes a week, it's a focused, fast-paced path to certification in just four weeks.
Limited spots per intake - early enrolment recommended.
Certified Hairstylist Course
This course is your foundation for a professional career in hairstyling and bridal design.
Master the art of hairstyling and build a thriving beauty business, all in one place. From hands-on styling sessions to expert business coaching, we provide everything you need to succeed in the beauty industry.
Skill Level:
Beginner to intermediate, no experience necessary
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion, our graduates launch their careers as Professional Hairstylists, either running their own freelance business or working in salons. Many also go on to style for weddings, events, and editorials.
Included in This Course
✔ Face-to-Face Classes
8 classes specialising in bridal and special event long hair styling. Learn industry-ready skills you can confidently use on real clients. (Course investment: $1,950)✔ Certification
A printed and framed Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion.
✔ Content Photoshoot Day
We organise a full content shoot for you with a professional photographer and a model from our partners at GIANT Management. Create premium portfolio images that actually get you booked. You’ll walk away with 10 high-quality images, including 2 professionally retouched photos. One photoshoot day is included per course and must be booked within 6 months of graduation. (Valued at $1,800)✔ Instagram Workshop
Turn Your Instagram into a Client-Booking MachineA four-hour live workshop designed to show you exactly how to use Instagram for your business. This in-person session is taught by academy founder Alondra. Learn how to create your personal brand, set up your business profile properly, and post content that attracts paying clients, not just likes. Limited to 25 students per workshop. You’ll receive exclusive notes and templates you can apply the same day. (Valued at $297)
✔ Work Experience
Real-world opportunities to build your skills and confidence through fashion shows, production companies, fashion colleges, modelling academies and more.
✔ Lifetime Access to Our Private Beauty Community
Join our members-only community hub. Connect with other artists, share wins, swap jobs, ask questions, get advice, and stay supported long after you graduate. This is where ongoing support happens so you never feel alone on your journey. (Annual valued $497)
✔ Course Modules & Written Guides
Seven detailed modules with step-by-step instructions and visuals to simplify your learning. (Valued at $107)
✔ Live Streaming Option
Join live from home if you can’t make it to class, so you never miss a session.
Total value of everything included: $4651
Enrol Today for $1950
🖤 Flexible Payment Options Available
Secure your spot with just a $500 deposit.
Then pay the balance through our Split Payment Plan or Weekly Payments through Ezidebit.
This is a professional, comprehensive and immersive hands-on course designed to work in the industry. You’ll learn techniques on your mannequin in class and are expected to continue practising at home on a person, ensuring you gain the confidence and real-world experience needed to work with clients. Enrolling into this course requires a non refundable and non transferrable deposit, which reserves your seat.
What You Will Learn In Our Certified Hair Stylist Course
✓ Master Popular Bridal and Special Event Hairstyles
Learn how to create modern, classic, and trending updos, soft curls, and elegant hair-down styles that clients consistently request.✓ Prep All Hair Types for Long-Lasting Results
Discover how to correctly prep fine, thick, curly, and straight hair to ensure styles last all day without frizzing, flattening, or falling out.✓ Understand Client Needs with Professional Consultations
Master the art of client communication so you can confidently translate their vision into a polished, personalised hairstyle every time.✓ Learn About the Latest Products and Tools
Get familiar with professional tools and styling products used by top artists, and learn how to build your own kit with the right essentials.✓ Take Clients from Inquiry to Booking
Learn to manage the full client journey - from first message to confirmed booking - including pricing, preparation, and appointment coordination.
Exclusive Inclusions with Our Face-to-Face
Certified Hair Stylist Course
We’ve curated every element specifically for our artists, so you receive not just training but the complete professional journey.
✔️Content Photoshoot Day (Included)
A behind-the-scenes look at your professional Content Photoshoot Day, where students create agency-level portfolio images with real models and a full creative team.
✔️Instagram Workshop for Hair Stylists (Included)
Join our exclusive Insta Workshop, a live hands-on training where you’ll learn how to set up your Instagram for success and create your own personal brand as a Hair and Makeup Artist. Discover how to attract dream clients, create posts that convert, and grow with confidence.
✔️Real-World Work Experience (Included)
Step into the industry with hands-on experience. You’ll be working alongside modelling agencies, runway teams, production companies, television crews, fashion events, and creative professionals who shape the beauty world.
We organise every opportunity, and you decide which ones you want to step into.
✔️Lifetime Access To Our Beauty Community App (Included)
Our private Beauty Community gives you lifetime access to ongoing support, guidance, and collaboration with artists on the same journey. It’s where you ask questions, get advice, share wins, and stay connected long after you graduate.
✔️Optional LIVE Streaming (Included)
✔️Optional LIVE Streaming (Included)
Never miss another class. If you are sick or unable to attend your class, you can now live stream your class from your home.
✔️x7 Written Course Modules and Guides (Included)
Full-colour guides covering modern bridal and redcarpet long hair styling techniques, step-by-step.
Hairstyling Course Curriculum – Learn Bridal & Event Hair Step by Step
We specialise in Bridal & Special Event long hair styling for clients.
With a total of 8 full day classes (50 hours of in house training).
Read below for a break down of each day in class.
Read below for a break down of each day in class.
Working as a Professional Hair Stylist, the fundamentals.
Blow Wave + Soft Curls
Blow Wave + Soft Curls
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Professional Hair Stylists: Expertise Beyond DIY
Professional hair stylists understand the key differences between salon-quality styling and at-home DIY hair. As a professional, it's crucial to recognise the various hair types you may encounter and how to properly prep each one to ensure every hairstyle lasts. Effective communication with your clients is also essential to understand their desires and set realistic expectations.
We cover the following industry relevant topics:
- Client Training: Learn how to connect with your clients so they not only fall in love with your hair styling skills but also with you as a professional.
- Product Knowledge: Gain comprehensive knowledge of various hair styling brands and tools in today’s hair industry. This part of the course will enable you to confidently navigate any hair store, knowing exactly what to look for.
- Hair Prep 101
- Hygiene practice, professional setup, how to book your first client, how to prepare your clients, what to bring on your job and so much more.
- Blow Wave
- Soft Curls using Hair Straightener & Curler
Consultations & Building a Style
Sleek High Pony + Textured High Pony
Consultations & Building a Style
Sleek High Pony + Textured High Pony
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We cover the following industry relevant topics:
- Consultation Training: Learn how to conduct expert consultations to fully understand your client’s vision, ensuring you deliver breathtaking results every time.
- Recreating Inspirational Photos – Decode your client’s reference images and transform them into a hairstyle that matches their expectations while maintaining your professional touch.
- The WOW Factor in Styling – Discover insider techniques to achieve polished, Instagram-worthy finishes that make your styles stand out.
- Teasing Without Damage – Master the skill of adding volume and texture without causing breakage or compromising hair health.
- Two Must-Know Ponytails – Perfect the soft, textured ponytail and the sleek, high ponytail made famous by Ariana Grande.
- 6 Quick & Stunning Hairstyles – Learn effortless styles that are perfect for last-minute bookings or boosting engagement on social media.
Rolls + Buns (x6)
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- French Roll: Modern textured
- Low knotted bun: (Chignon)
- Roll up bun
- Twisted high bun
- Messy side bun (Popular bridesmaid style)
- Messy High Bun With Softness (Popular bridesmaid style)
Plaits, Braids, Twists (x10)
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- Plait + Braiding basics
- French braid
- Dutch braid
- Lace braid
- Waterfall braid
- Fishtail braid
- Loop braid
- Infinity braid
- Rope braid
- Halo braid
Hair Extensions + Padding
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All about professional clip in extensions
All about hair padding
-How to apply extensions
-How to prep & style extensions
-Identify bad quality extensions
-Where to purchase professional extensions
All about hair padding
-Using different padding
-How to secure padding
-Create your own padding
- Bridal Half up Style using extensions and padding
- Low Messy Bridal Bun using extensions and padding
Creative Hair Styles + Accesories
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- Classic Chignon Bun
- Qyick Low Paited Bun
- Textured Bun Hack (time saving technique for people with a lot of hair!)
- Twisted Fishtail Bun
- How to secure/pin-Fresh flowers-Bridal veil-Accessories
Creative Hair Styles - Slightly More Advanced
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- Hollywood Wave Ponytail
- Mermaid Braid
- Bridal High Bun
Assessment
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Assessment Day allows students to experience what it's like to recreate a total of 5 most popular hair styles in under 5 hours, just like a real life hair stylist.
Our Assessment Day focuses on providing a supportive and guided experience for our students as they work through their selected styles. Our educators will observe every aspect, from professionalism and the ability to interpret an inspirational picture, to detailed evaluations of the finished hairstyle.
At the end of Assessment Day, all students receive a framed copy of their certificate.
What Makes Us Different
What Makes Us Different
Discover why future stylists across Melbourne choose the Academy of Hair & Makeup. Our Certified Hairstylist Course offers expert-led, hands-on training, small class sizes, and industry connections to help you master your craft and grow your career.
Real Students Sucess Stories - Reviews
Hear from our real hairstyling graduates who turned their passion into thriving beauty careers. Watch their stories to see how they built confidence, skill, and success through the Academy of Hair & Makeup.
Our Students Are Winning Awards
Our students continue to make their mark across the beauty industry, winning awards and building trusted brands. These achievements show the real results of our hands-on training and community support.
Melbourne’s Top-Rated 5-Star Hair & Makeup Academy on Google Reviews
See why hundreds of students rate us 5 stars on Google. Our graduates love the personalised support, small class sizes, and hands-on learning experience that set us apart in Melbourne’s beauty industry.
Real World Experience. Real Results from Our Graduates
In our hairstyling course, you’ll train with a variety of salon-quality tools and professional styling products — not a pre-selected kit. We believe confident stylists should understand why they’re using a product or tool, not just how. You’ll learn to compare, test, and choose the right tools, techniques, and products for every hair type and occasion, giving you the confidence to build your own professional kit with purpose.
Instead of being limited by a standard kit, you’ll graduate with the skill to walk into any salon supply store and know exactly what to invest in, why it works, and how to use it to create lasting results. That’s true professional education.
Students only need to bring a long hair mannequin head with a clamp, a curling wand, and a hair dryer, either from home or purchased from our professional range. Full details will be provided upon enrolment.
Here are just some of the highlights our students have achieved after finishing their course with us.
Booking out their businesses with clients within 3 months of graduating
Opening up their own salons in India, New Mexico and Lebanon
Working in Paris runway for L'oreal
Working in Paris runway for L'oreal
Melbourne Fashion Festival
Finalist for ABIA Weddings
Forever new fashion show
Working for Channel 9, 10 and SBS as Makeup Artists
Finalist for ABIA Weddings
Forever new fashion show
Working for Channel 9, 10 and SBS as Makeup Artists
What You'll Use In Class
In our hairstyling course, you’ll train with a variety of salon-quality tools and professional styling products - not a pre-selected kit. We believe confident stylists should understand why they’re using a product or tool, not just how. You’ll learn to compare, test, and choose the right tools, techniques, and products for every hair type and occasion, giving you the confidence to build your own professional kit with purpose.
Instead of being limited by a standard kit, you’ll graduate with the skill to walk into any salon supply store and know exactly what to invest in, why it works, and how to use it to create lasting results. That’s true professional education.
Students only need to bring a long hair mannequin head with a clamp, a curling wand, and a hair dryer, either from home or purchased from our professional range. Full details will be provided upon enrolment.
Here are some of the brands you will be working with in our classroom.
Payment Options
Choose the payment method that suits you best. Whether you prefer to pay upfront or through our flexible payment plan, both options make it simple to secure your seat and start your training.
Upfront
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Split
Payment Plan
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Pay a $500 deposit when you enrol online.
Pay 50% of your remaining balance on your first day
Pay the final 50% of your balance midway through your course.
No interest on your plan!
Weekly Payments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an accredited qualification to work as a Hair Stylist in Australia?
No. You don’t need a nationally accredited qualification or apprenticeship to work as a hairstylist in Australia. Hairstyling and hairdressing are two separate industries. Hairstylists specialise in creating professional looks for weddings, events, and photoshoots — focusing on styling techniques such as curls, updos, and waves. Hairdressers, on the other hand, focus on cutting and colouring, which requires completing a nationally recognised qualification and on-site apprenticeship.
Our hairstyling course is designed purely for creative styling, not cutting or colouring, allowing you to start working quickly without the long commitment or cost of a full hairdressing apprenticeship. You’ll receive a Certificate of Attainment accepted for insurance, freelance, and bridal hairstyling work across Australia.
Our hairstyling course is designed purely for creative styling, not cutting or colouring, allowing you to start working quickly without the long commitment or cost of a full hairdressing apprenticeship. You’ll receive a Certificate of Attainment accepted for insurance, freelance, and bridal hairstyling work across Australia.
How long is the course and what days are offered?
Our Hair Styling Course runs for 8 face-to-face classes focused on bridal and special event long hair styling. You can choose between weekday, weekend, or express options to suit your schedule.
Who is this course suited for?
This course is designed for beginners to intermediate stylists who want to master professional hairstyling for weddings, special events, and editorials - whether you’re starting a freelance business or adding to your salon skills.
Do I need an advanced or second course after this?
No. This course is comprehensive and designed to get you client-ready from day one. You’ll learn all the core techniques to start charging for your work confidently. However we do provide optional advanced one on one sessions if required.
What do I need to bring?
Students only need to bring a long hair mannequin head with a clamp, a curling wand, and a hair dryer, either from home or purchased from our professional range. Full details will be provided upon enrolment.
Do you include a kit?
No, and that’s deliberate. We believe stylists should learn using a variety of brands and tools, not a single pre-packed kit. This helps you understand how to select the right products for each client and style. While students are learning about how to choose the best products and tools for them, they get full access to our professional ranges in the classroom.
What hairstyles will I learn?
You’ll master everything from soft curls, textured updos, boho buns, vintage waves, and modern bridal looks, with step-by-step guidance to suit every hair type.
Is live streaming available if I can’t attend a class?
Yes. If you can’t make it in person, you can live stream your class and follow the demonstration from home.
What class sizes do you run?
We keep classes small and personalised. Up to 6 students per teacher for maximum attention and support. For larger class sizes 2 qualified teachers will be available.
I’m not sure if I want to start a business - can I still take the course?
Yes. Many students join simply to learn hairstyling skills for themselves or pursue freelance work part-time. The business component is optional.
What’s the payment plan?
You can start with a $500 deposit, then choose how you’d like to pay the remaining balance.
Option 1: Split Payment Plan
Pay the remaining balance in two instalments, one on your first day of class and the second halfway through your course.
Option 2: Weekly Payments with Ezidebit
Prefer weekly payments? We can set you up with Ezidebit for simple, interest-free weekly instalments.
Do you provide work experience opportunities?
Yes. Students and graduates gain access to real-world work experience in bridal events, fashion shoots, and runway collaborations through our AHM Work Experience Program.
What is The Content Photoshoot Day and how will it help me as a student?
The Content Photoshoot Day is an exclusive professional photoshoot organised for our graduating students. We provide the professional models and photographer, and handle all the planning - you simply bring your artistry. It’s your opportunity to create high-quality, professional images that elevate your portfolio and social media presence. You’ll receive beautifully retouched photos of your work, ready to post online or showcase on your website. This experience helps you stand out, attract clients, and confidently launch your career as a professional hairstylist.
Do you accept international students?
Yes, international students are welcome. There are no restrictions or visa requirements for this short course.
Are there any age restrictions?
All ages are welcome, though the course is best suited for students aged 14 and over.
Graduate Work
See the professional hairstyles created by our graduates. From soft curls to intricate bridal updos, each look reflects the techniques and precision learned through our hands-on hairstyling course.
Inside Our Classroom
Step inside our classroom and see what graduating as a certified hairstylist looks like. Each session is practical, inspiring, and built to help you master professional hairstyling techniques with confidence.
Ready to become a certified Hair Stylist?
Enrol today and start your journey to becoming a professional hairstylist. Get started with just a $500 deposit using our flexible payment plans or pay upfront for peace of mind. Limited seats available - secure your place now.
