We’re thrilled to be featuring Hayley Pullyn as our Boss Babe this month! From student to business owner and everything in between, take a read of Hayley’s story below. – I never expected that I would have such an exciting and varied career in the hairdressing industry, but it’s been quite the exploration journey. I […]
Category Archives: Industry Talks
In today’s beauty industry, a common question arises: Is traditional education still the best route for aspiring professionals? With the rise of social media and online tutorials, many are turning to platforms like Instagram and TikTok for quick tips and inspiration. While these resources are valuable, they don’t fully replace the structured learning and networking […]
Too’s Journey: From Servilles Academy to a Fulfilling Career At Servilles Academy, we had the honor of having a chat with Too. He shared his incredible journey, from starting out as a greenhorn at Servilles Academy to building a successful career in one of our salons. Too kicked off his adventure in the world of […]
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 […]
Building a personal brand in the beauty industry is essential. It shapes how clients and employers view you. At Servilles Academy, students learn how to create a brand that reflects their skills and personality. Here’s how you can start: 1. Define Your Style Explore different techniques at Servilles. Find what you enjoy, whether it’s cutting, […]
Who doesn’t love getting lost in the rabbit hole of Instagram makeup accounts? That’s why we’ve done the hard work for you, by compiling a list of some of the best MUAs in the game. Hung Vanngo Hung is one of the most well-known makeup artists in the world, with a long list of celebrity […]
We’re bringing back one of our fave blog projects from last year – Boss Babes! We love seeing our students (past and present) flourish in their field and using their passion and talent to forge their own path in the industry. Our first babe is Jen Lun, a hairdresser and business owner who studied at […]
She has a natural understanding and passion for Short Hair to everything in between, a natural eye for all colour work and isn’t afraid to encourage a change being that of small or big. Candace has had the opportunity to travel with winning competitions that allowed her to travel internationally, where her love for living […]
The first step is to think about what skills are your favourite, what aspects of your programme you’re enjoying the most and what you excel in. Think about where you want to be based and what services you want to be able to offer. A great way to collate this info is by doing some […]
For the second instalment of our ‘Boss Babes’ series, we spoke with former academy student and current business owner, Libby Whaley. Libby studied at Servilles Academy in 2002 and later worked (and then owned) Servilles Ponsonby. Now, Libby is her own boss after founding the luscious Epsilon Hair in Mt Maunganui. I have been hairdressing […]