Our Story & Team
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Training the next generation of hairdressers, barbers and makeup artists.
Established in 1993 by Paul Serville, who has over 50 years’ industry experience - Servilles Academy is renowned as one of New Zealand’s most prestigious Hairdressing, Barbering and Makeup course providers.
With a mission to inspire and influence the next generation of creatives, students at Servilles Academy are taught by industry leaders to gain the qualifications, skills and real-life experience needed to kickstart their career.
Conveniently located just off Upper Queen Street and Karangahape Road in Auckland’s CBD, the academy is a bustling hub with an open-learning space to encourage a community-based environment.
Many Servilles Academy graduates go on to have successful creative careers as business owners, freelancers and technical educators.

Meet Our Team
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Senior Hairdressing Tutor
Arama French
Arama’s diverse role involves organising professional development for staff, planning lesson delivery with the team, teaching and demonstrating to students.
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Hairdressing Tutor
Kellie Taylor
Kellie, who has been with Servilles Academy for almost a decade, is a Salon Support and Emerging Stylist tutor.
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Hairdressing Tutor
Nancy Manukuo
As a qualified hairdresser and makeup artist, Nancy was once a student at Servilles Academy herself.
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Barbering Tutor
James Johnson
James studied at London School of Barbering and has experience working in a range of international barber shops.
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Recruitment and Engagement Manager
Serena Bond
Serena's role is all about welcoming prospective students and guiding them through their entire journey at Servilles.
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Office Administration
Moana Winitana
You will mostly find Moana behind her desk in the office, interviewing beautiful potential students, teaching when needed or in the Academy Salon.