Hairdressing Courses

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Salon Support (Level 3)

The perfect place to start your hairdressing training, this programme will teach you foundation hair theory and practical techniques essential to a successful career in hairdressing.

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New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Emerging Stylist (Level 4)

This programme is for students who have previously completed the Salon Support (Level 3) course and wish to specialise, build on their existing hairdressing abilities and gain advanced technical skills.

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Hairdressing Resources

Industry Talks: Too

Too’s Journey: From Servilles Academy to a Fulfilling CareerAt Servilles Academy, we had the honor of having a chat with Too. He shared his incredible [...]

Industry Talks: Kingsley

We chatted to the lovely Kingsley, owner and founder of Kingsley Elizabeth Hair, a successful salon in Albany that specialises in custom blonde colours and [...]

Industry Talks Inna Pashorina

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 [...]

Industry Talks: Stefany Hall

My hairdressing journey started at Servilles Academy fresh out of high school 15 years ago. I attended hairdressing school during the day and makeup school [...]

Student Welcome Chats With Paul Serville

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 [...]

Industry Talks: Zoe Clark

Zoe backstage at NZFW 2019 I have been in the industry for 17 years, starting at Servilles Academy straight after finishing high school. My sister [...]

How To Become A Hairdresser

Hairdressing allows you to express your creativity, make people feel beautiful and gives you flexible and diverse employment options. If you haven’t yet looked at hairdressing courses, [...]

Industry Talks: Candace Cole

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 [...]

Industry Talks: Jade Armstrong

From launching a successful freelance career, to working at Servilles CityWorks as a colourist – our hairdressing course graduate Jade, is the perfect example of [...]

Self-Care Strategies for Beauty Students

Being a beauty student can be exciting but also demanding. Juggling classes, practical sessions, and personal life can lead to stress and burnout. Prioritising self-care [...]

From One Academy to Another: My Journey of Success at Servilles

Hey hair students! I’m ready to spill the tea on a journey from one training school to Servilles Academy. Picture this, a young student searching [...]

Time Management Tips for Beauty Students

Managing your time as a beauty student can feel overwhelming. With classes, practical sessions, and life outside of school, it’s essential to have a solid [...]