The Academy

With over 30 years experience in the industry, education has always been at the forefront of the Cuttlefish ethos.

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It has been incredibly rewarding to see stylists grow through our education program. So much so, we have decided to open our own hairdressing academy in Hove for other stylists looking to advance their skills through education and achieve their own personal goals in a calm and friendly environment. 

Our education team has a wealth of experience, having educated around the world for the industry’s leading names. 

Our fundamental courses focus on precision cutting with practical and theory components giving students the tools to create a bespoke experience for their clients. 

Renowned for our approach to curly hair, we now offer curly hair specialist courses using a dry cutting technique to create the perfect haircut for any texture.

Cuttlefish Fundamentals

Triangle series 1

This focuses on triangle geometry in lines, graduation and layering. This course is designed to give you a better understanding of suitability, shape and structure for contemporary salon work.
Series 1 will involve
  • Lecture
  • Demonstration of Triangle Graduation

  • 3 hands on haircuts (using the highest quality mannequin heads)

  • Head sheets
  • Bone structure and suitability
  • Diploma presentation
Duration: 2 days | Price: £450 | Pay upfront or in instalments

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Round series 2

This course will focus on round geometry in lines, graduation and layering. It is an ideal course for those seeking to create fluidity and effortless movement in hair using precision cutting techniques. You will learn to understand head shapes and where to add and remove weight for the perfect forming haircuts bespoke to every client.
Series 2 will involve
  • Lecture
  • Demonstration of Round Graduation

  • 3 hands on haircuts (using the highest quality mannequin heads)

  • Head sheets
  • Bone structure and suitability
  • Diploma presentation
Duration: 2 days | Price: £450 | Pay upfront or in instalments

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Square series 3

This course focuses on square geometry within lines, graduation and layering. You will gain an understanding of corners and their placements to create the perfect silhouettes for your clients. Adding this to your repertoire will strengthen your haircuts and allow you to tailor them to your clients needs.
Series 3 will involve
  • Lecture
  • Demonstration of Square Graduation

  • 3 hands on haircuts (using the highest quality mannequin heads)

  • Head sheets
  • Bone structure and suitability
  • Diploma presentation
Duration: 2 days | Price: £450 | Pay upfront or in instalments

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Become a curly hair specialist

Curly course

On this course we will work with dry cutting techniques, teaching you everything you need to know about curls and textured hair. Gain an understanding of working more visually to create volume within the hair.
Curly course will involve
  • Lecture
  • Demonstration of dry cutting technique

  • 3 hands on haircuts (using the highest quality mannequin heads)

  • Head sheets
  • Bone structure and suitability
  • Creating volume within shapes
  • Diploma presentation
Duration: 1 day | Price: £350 | Pay upfront or in instalments

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Tailor made courses

Bespoke

Bring your team to us, where we can tailor the course to suit you. If you have a specific goal in mind, we can accommodate your needs. Whether it’s focusing on salon creative looks or to gain a better understanding of working with curly/textured hair we can achieve this together.
Duration: custom | Price: POA

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For all our courses we recommend a minimum of 2 years experience on the shop floor.

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  • All our products are natural and we have a strong commitment to sourcing sustainable products and recycling.
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