Hey there, Boss Babes! In honor of International Women’s Day, we had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Vanessa Hurley, a trailblazing female barber. Vanessa’s journey in the industry is not only a testament to her skills but also an inspiration for aspiring hairdressers and barbers. In this interview, we dive into the […]
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It’s such an exciting time when new students join us at Servilles Academy and we’re very lucky to have our founder Paul Serville, visit us regularly and welcome new students who have just started their course. Mentoring and inspiring young creatives is part of Paul’s DNA and during these chats, he shares his inspiring career […]
Where are you from?I have only ever lived out in West Auckland which is a bummer, I would rather be anywhere else than Auckland right now. But yeah! I’m from West Auckland! When did you start working?I think I started Barbering when I was about 20, 21 maybe 22. So like three years ago. what […]
Barbering is a growing field with a rich heritage, creative freedom, and strong client demand. Whether you’re just starting or considering this career, here are some things about barbering that might surprise you. 1. It’s Not Just About the Haircut Barbering is an art form that combines technical skill with personal style. Mastering fades, scissor […]
Servilles Academy established in 1993 by Paul Serville (Founder and Director) who has over 50 years of experience in the industry. Our passion for hair, makeup and barbering takes centre stage and we are dedicated to providing our students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the industry. Currently looking for two educators one […]
It’s International Women’s Day, a special day to celebrate amazing women all around the world! Today, we want to talk about some awesome ladies who are making their mark in the world of Barbering. At Servilles Hair Academy, we’re all about empowering women to follow their dreams and achieve success in the beauty industry. We […]
What inspired you to become a Barber? “I was after a change in career. I was previously an electrician, but when I had my son, the travel involved was getting too much. I wanted a stable career with good hours. I started watching barbering videos and was hooked!” What made you choose Servilles Academy? “I […]
We’ve loved seeing what our bubbly ex barbering student, Hux, has been doing since graduation. Now holding the impressive title of Head Barber at Studio36, he chatted to Headway Magazine about how his career started with Servilles Academy and the most important skills he learnt while studying. Hakota (Hux) WalkerHead Barber at Studio36 How did […]
We had the opportunity to sit down with recent Barber Skills graduate, Oli, to chat about what inspired him to study barbering and discuss his journey from student to shop-floor. Hey, my name’s Oli and I study Barber Skills at Servilles Academy. Why did you choose to study barbering at Servilles Academy? I was doing […]
Since 1955, the Guinness World Records have been the official recorders of achievements from across the globe, be that amazing human feats or extreme occurrences of the natural world. Some of the most well-known records include incredible and bizarre accomplishments such as the longest nails, the biggest (and smallest) dogs and the most burgers eaten […]
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