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We want you to shine! We want to help you to maintain the high standards your clients in the UK have come to expect, we want to push those standards even further.
January 2002 saw the opening of the Wahl Academy, based at the Wahl (UK) Ltd head office in Herne Bay, Kent. The academy is designed to educate, inspire and motivate hairdressers at all stages of their career from stylists to salon owners and management.
With one of the countries top hairdressing educators, Simon Shaw, running the Wahl Academy every delegate finishes their course enthused with new ideas, new techniques and confidence. Simon's energy and love for the industry that most have seen at Salon International or other hairdressing events keeps delegates motivated. His teachings give delegates the tools to develop new skills and hairdressing techniques using the latest advancements in hair products.
Although very intensive, every course has a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere designed for adults. With a mix of demonstration and practical you can really pull on the wealth of Simon's knowledge and experience.
At the end of a Wahl course you don't just leave inspired, motivated and educated. You will also receive a HABIA endorsed certificate that recognises your achievement in terms of Continual Professional Development (CPD) - vital for salon professionals wanting to stay up to date with the latest techniques, and essential for educators involved in the delivery of NVQ's.
Clipper Design (1 Day)
This fantastic one day course is a real treat. From tram lines to dragons, from basic to advanced. Everything for everybody. Excellent course for creative barbers and hairdressers who want to be able to offer something different to their clientele. This course is one of only a few available within the UK. At some point in your career do this course. IT’S HOT!!
Course includes practical session. Three years general experience recommended but no experience of design work required.
Shaving Workshop (1 Day)
Traditional methods and techniques combined with the latest technology will allow you to gain confidence in cut throat shaving. All aspects of the traditional shave are covered including hot and cold towels and facial massage. Ideal for hairdressers looking to increase revenue from male clients & attract new customers. This course is one of only a few available within the UK.
Course includes mock practical session. No experience of shaving is required.
Massive Cuts (2 Day)
Learn all there is to know about the latest ladies hairdressing. From classical shapes to asymmetric, texturising and razoring, creating long, soft styles and short funky looks cut entirely with clippers. Versatile, quick and more fun! This course is unlike any other hairdressing course available and will massively increase your clientele!!
Course includes practical session. Three years experience recommended.
Fashion Clippering (2 Day)
Creative clippering techniques using the latest products and methods on males and females. This course is both inspirational and motivational and is ideal for hairdressers looking to add something different to their technique. The latest men’s and women’s styles cut completely with clippers! An inspirational two day course for senior stylists, managers and salon owners. A MUST!!
Course includes practical session. Three years experience recommended.
Solid Foundation (2 Day)
Over the two days you will see demonstrations and enjoy in-depth practical sessions. This course will give you a solid foundation to understanding and enjoying men's hairdressing. Covers layers, graduation, clipper/scissor over comb and hairlines. Ideal for newly qualified hairdressers who want more experience and confidence, as a refresher course for those returning to the business or ladies hairdressers looking to move into barbering.
Course includes practical session.
Funky Men (2 Day)
WOW!..Put those men right back in your salon. The most up to date men’s hairdressing course available. Will give you knowledge and motivation and will excite you to earn more money from your guys. This advanced barbering course is ideal for updating basic skills with the latest looks and techniques such as Simon Shaw’s now famous ‘flick and smack’ texturising technique.
Course includes practical session. Three years experience recommended.
CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
Everybody knows that constant updating of skills is vital to success in any industry. It is just as important to the people who set the standards. This is especially true in industries like hairdressing where new techniques, products and equipment mean constant updating is essential to continuing and improving standards.
Assessors and verifiers for NVQ's/SVQ's have to complete at least 30 hours CPD each year to ensure their skills are commercially current. HABIA's CPD has been developed to help and encourage the continual updating of knowledge and technical skills, to ensure those in the hairdressing industry keep up with client demands.
Assessors and verifiers look to HABIA to provide them with the information on the courses available to meet their needs. HABIA endorsement shows you that our programmes are approved for the stated number of CPD hours.
Wahl Academy courses are HABIA Approved.
SIMON SHAW - European Artistic Director, Wahl (UK) Ltd
One of the most inspiring and motivating hairdressers within the industry, Simon Shaw, is well known for his innovative and fun approach to hairdressing and education
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