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, […]
Category Archives: Industry Talks
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 […]
Building strong client relationships is essential in the beauty industry. Whether you’re a prospective student considering a career in beauty or a recent graduate stepping into the workforce, understanding how to cultivate these relationships will benefit you throughout your career. Here are five key components that can help you master client relationships and create a […]
Stepping onto a new career path can be an exhilarating yet challenging journey. Picture transitioning from being an early childhood teacher to pursuing a deep-rooted passion for hairdressing. It may appear as a leap of faith, but for one exceptional individual, Inna Pashorina, Servilles Academy provided the ideal platform for an extraordinary transformation. Let’s explore […]
We’re heading over the ditch for our profile on this Boss Babe! Liz Tieu is a Hairdresser and Makeup Artist, based in Sydney, who studied at the academy in 2005. Since leaving the academy and relocating to Australia, Liz has been involved with a whole host of exciting projects, including internationally known TV shows and […]
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 […]