Hairdressing Colleges in Australia

151 hairdressing colleges across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

Showing 21–40 of 151

South Coast

The Elite Hair and Beauty Academy

By appointment only · Wollongong · NSW 2500

The Elite Hair and Beauty Academy specialises in all aspects of Beauty Industry Training and delivers the latest Beauty Therapy training package. We are also pleased to offer students the opportunity…

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Adelaide

BITE Australia

By appointment only · Ridgehaven · SA 5097

Hairdressing Makeup & Beauty BITE Australia - Beauty Industry Training & Education is a Registered Training Organisation offering Nationally Recognised Training in Hairdressing Makeup & Beauty. So…

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Sydney

Toni&Guy Education

By appointment only · Paddington · NSW 2021

The TONI&GUY School of Hairdressing provides you with an education perfectly suited to your requirements and to your dreams. In 2016 TONI&GUY will be coming to you LIVE, at your convenience with help…

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Melbourne

Academia International

By appointment only · Melbourne · VIC 3000

Multi award winning, Academia, delivers courses in skill shortage industries in Melbourne and Brisbane: Hospitality and Aged care, Childcare, Business, Accounting, Beauty, Hairdressing and English…

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Adelaide

Fresh Hair & Body: North Adelaide

By appointment only · North Adelaide · SA 5006

"We Love what we do and we want you to love what we do." As Hair and Image specialist, we are highly trained and focused on getting you your desired result. Hair and beauty routines created for you.…

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Melbourne

Casey College of Hairdressing: Cranbourne

By appointment only · Cranbourne · VIC 3977

Casey College of Hairdressing, is a Registered Training Organisation delivering Nationally Accredited qualifications and courses and has become one of the most rapidly growing and highly recommended…

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Melbourne

Biba Academy of Hair and Beauty: Fitzroy

236 Johnston St · Fitzroy · VIC 3065

We combine our unique expertise in hair industry techniques with our well-equipped, conveniently located training facilities, to provide all BIBA Academy students with superior training by our award…

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Adelaide

Colour Cosmetica Academy

20-32 Union St · Adelaide · SA 5000

Adelaide’s leading Hairdressing & Barbering Salon ⟶ Adelaide’s leading Beauty Clinic ⟶ Adelaide’s leading Makeup Studio ⟶ Adelaide’s leading Weddings & Events Stylists ⟶ Welcome to Colour Cosmetica…

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Geelong

Gordon Institute Of TAFE

2 Fenwick St · Geelong · VIC 3220

The Gordon is Victoria's largest regional stand-alone TAFE and will celebrate its 125 year in 2012. The Gordon provides progressive and innovative training in Geelong, around Australia and overseas.…

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Rockhampton

Larshar College Of Beaute' & Hair

By appointment only · Gladstone City · QLD 4680

LarShar College of Beaute & Hair is Private RTO offering Nationally Regcognised Qualifications in Hairdressing, Beauty Service, Beauty Therapy, Nail Technology and Barbering. Funding Available for…

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Melbourne

ITS Hairdressing Academy

By appointment only · Bayswater · VIC 3153

ITS Hairdressing Academy is a Registered Trading Organisation in Bayswater � the only dedicated hairdressing educator in Melbourne�s outer east. ITS Academy�s unique �Knowledge Confidence Power…

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Sydney

The Australasian College

By appointment only · Glebe · NSW 2037

The Australasian Beauty College is Sydney's leading institution for beauty therapy, hairdressing and makeup courses. Advance your career today with a beauty or hairdressing course at The Australasian…

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Sydney

Braids Of Africa

By appointment only · Croydon Park · NSW 2133

Our goal is to bring out your individual, natural beauty. The experienced and talented staff members at Braids Of Africa are among the most qualified in the industry. Braids Of Africa has been in the…

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User guide to Hairdressing Colleges

A beauty school is an institution where a person is taught basic and advanced lessons in cosmetology as well as skin care, hairstyling, manicure and pedicure. A hairdressing college is a beauty school but it focuses more on hairdressing, styling and coloring than any other disciplines in cosmetology. Like most beauty schools, a hairdressing college requires their applicants to have a high school diploma. A full-time program may generally last between nine months to one year. Scholarships, grants and loans are also offered to applicants provided that they pass certain requirements of an accredited hairdressing college.

Beauty schools not only teach their students the basics of cosmetology, but they also teach them infection control and decontamination to make sure that their clients are served safely. They also learn about the basics of chemistry and anatomy as well as basic entrepreneurship and communication for students who wish to open their own beauty salons.

Hairdressing colleges have been training thousands of students since the early 1900s and have been training hairdressers and beauticians using modern and innovative teacher methods and materials to prepare them for work outside the college. Most hairdressing colleges have flexible schedules to accommodate their students. These colleges offer Certificate courses and most of them allow students to choose the time and days that they wish.

Accredited hairdressing colleges are equipped with proper facilities and equipment needed for training since it is very important for students to absorb a lot of information about the trade. Accredited hairdressing colleges also have licensed instructors to teach the students as required by the accrediting agency. Furthermore, accredited hairdressing colleges are more reputable and they give the students a chance to inherit that reputation which is needed when looking for a job after graduating.

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is the government agency that leads the country's education and workplace training as well as transition to work. It collaborates with the different government agencies with the states and territories to provide easy access to educational services and support programs to the Australian people. It also aims to increase workforce participation and promote fair work practices in Australia.

Beauty school tips

  • A good beauty school groups their courses accordingly. Depending on the program, they may offer a combination of courses such as makeup, esthetics and nails while some group them separately.
  • Beauty schools should offer day and evening programs for those who are working. Some schools offer day classes from Tuesday to Saturday and night classes from Monday through Friday evening.
  • Beauty schools have different attendance procedures to keep track of your hours for certification. It is best to find out the attendance policy of the school to prevent any unnecessary absences.
  • Check the list of beauty school accreditation requirements and the list of licensed beauty schools in your area.
  • Visit the school in person and observe everything about their institution, work ethics, protocol and many more.
  • Check the websites of beauty schools in your area to compare and select the best one for you.