The Barcelona Hair Academy’s Beginners Course is aimed at anyone who is passionate about hairdressing and dreams of becoming a professional hairstylist. To start the course you don’t need to have previous experience as you will learn all the basic principles of hairdressing and aesthetics, but you must want to work hard and be extremely motivated.

The Barcelona Hair Academy’s Beginners Course is a complete hairdressing program designed to transform beginners into experts. It combines theory and practical classes to give you a firm foundation for your future career.

The skills taught on the Beginners Hairdressing Course include techniques such as classic and modern cutting techniques, all types of colouring and styling and an introduction to shaving and beard grooming and other specialist techniques for creating  different finishes and styles. You will learn about the anatomy and structure of skin and hair and  how to apply what you learn on the course to your clients. As a Barcelona Hair Academy student you will be able to identify which cut and color suits your customers best according to their face shape, hair type and style. We will also teach you business skills for the hairdressing industry to give you a basis in product sales, marketing, etc.

From as early as week three you will start to practice your new skills in the hair salon of our academy under the supervision of the teachers.

The course starts in January, April and September. The complete course lasts for 46 weeks  but you can sign up for a Basic, Intermediate or Advanced module of 15 weeks if you prefer.  Classes are small and are in English.

Start your career as a Hairdresser with the Barcelona Hair Academy professionals in an unbeatable location in Barcelona’s beautiful Gracia district. Contact us to reserve your place soon as places are limited

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Jeff Ginsburgh and Kim Martin are returning to Barcelona Hair Academy on the 25th and 26th of October for another edition of their fantastic Decades of Decadence Advanced Cutting and Colouring Hairdressing Course.

In this fun and intuitive hairdressing course they will look back at the hairstyles that defined generations and unified “tribes”. You will learn to identify styles and how to turn them into wearable haircuts that could be seen on the streets of London, Paris or New York.

This course is divided into 2 days. On the first day we will be talking about cuts: iconic styles and movements, and on the second you will learn about colour as a complimentary wearable statement; both days will include demonstrations and workshops lead by Jeff Ginsburgh and Kim Martin.

Jeff, an award winning international stylist, comes from London and has over 25 years experience in the hair industry, working for companies like Toni&Guy, L’Oreal and Kevin Murphy. He has worked in TV and for magazines like Vogue Japan, Grazia and Elle, as well on catwalks shows for Vivienne Westwood and Tommy Hilfiger.

Kim Martin was International Creative Director for Colour at Toni&Guy for many years and she is responsible for putting the technique into colour. As the go to colourist for most model agencies in London, her editorial work has appeared in publications such as English Vogue, Marie Claire and Dazed & Confused. She worked on Prada’s Mui Mui label’s first collection launch and with photographers such as Steven Klein, Rankin, Corinne Day and David Sims.

Do not miss out on the chance to learn from  these two giants of the hairdressing world. Contact us to reserve your place on this or any other of our hairdressing courses. We have packages including accomodation available for those of you attending from outside Barcelona.

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Barcelona Hair Academy is located in the Gracia area of Barcelona and this weekend marks the start of the area’s big Fiesta!!! From the 15th to the 21st of August the streets will be filled with decorations, music and Catalan traditions. If you haven’t been before we strongly suggest that you pay a visit and experience one of Barcelona’s biggest parties.

The programme of events includes every type of music imaginable, human castles, public dances, street markets and  of course plenty to eat and drink.  There is a competition for the best decorated street and the residents spend all year coming up with incredible themed works of art. Each street tends to take the competition seriously and the standards are high. A theme is chosen by each street and this can be anything from dinosaurs to underwater sea life. A tip: Explore the streets during the day to see the most decorations and avoid the sometimes overwhelming crowds at night. It’s also best to check out the street dressings earlier in the week as things can look a bit the worse for wear towards the end of the festivities.

Some of the most best Catalan traditions can be seen during the week – our favourites are the correfoc – literally running with fire… and the Castellers or Human towers.

As you may have guessed by now we love Barcelona with all its traditions and cultural events! And we especially love our “barrio”, Gracia. Enjoy the fiestas and if you are in the area come by the academy and say hi. For more information about Barcelona Hair Academy and all of our courses and activities contact us here.

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As you know at Barcelona Hair Academy we love fun hair trends and this latest one is just that. Sand Hair Art is inspired by souvenir bottles of dyed sand children brought home from beach holidays – and ‘My Little Pony’. Very 90s like most trends at the moment. We think this is a great look for festival season.

So how is this look achieved? First the hair is bleached and then rainbow colours are layered into the hair to create a supernatural look. Our creative team first saw this look on the streets of New York while they were working at Mercedes Benz Fashion week but in general the trend is more of a west coast LA thing.

A less extreme alternative is hair chalking. This is where colored chalk is applied to the hair, and sealed with heat to avoid staining clothes and to stop the colors running into each other. Big bulky braids with colorful hair looks amazing.

Our top tip: If you start with a stronger color range it will last you longer and when it washes out you’ll be left with a more pastel color range.

If you want this hair, bear in mind that the upkeep is pretty major, and bleaching your hair will leave it dry and brittle, so hydration and mild sulfate free shampoos are essential. This isn’t a very long lasting colour solution either – it will wash out easily. But if you don’t mind spending a little time and messing up your bathroom and your towels, you can do a lot at home. Crazy Colors has a great range and if you want to soften them you can dilute them with conditioner for a more of a pastel effect.

It’s hard to create the full rainbow at home, but when the salon job washes out you can dip dye your ends with a couple of tones with a little patience and creativity. I wouldn’t recommend trying out home bleaching because bleach is very chemical and there are so many things that can go wrong, hair breakage being a major risk, and if your looking for the mermaid effect, then you probably want to keep your hair looking shiny and happy.

At Barcelona Hair Academy we love new hair trends and sharing our experience and knowledge – whether you are a professional hairdresser looking for hairdressing courses or just someone who loves hair! If you have any questions about our services contact us or visit our site. Barcelona Hair Academy has something for everyone!

Photo sources via @pravana @ilikeprettyhair @hair_style_colour_

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Our star colourist, Sofia Farnqvist, is rapidly becoming one to watch when it comes to beautiful creative colours. She has an eye for colour like no one else and she isn’t afraid to take risks if that means creating something spectacular. She picks up on the latest trends and most importantly she knows how to adapt them and find the colour that will best suit her client. On our latest Professional Hairdressing course Sofia will share her knowledge to help you improve your skills and give you the confidence to tackle any colour application.

On this creative colour course you will:

• Learn how to identify the latest trends and how to recreate them
• Improve your foiling skills
• Increase your confidence – when a client brings in a picture you will know what will work and how to achieve what you want
• Get ideas on how to approach a client, and how to sell them exceptional colors

Sofia will also give you tips on social media and ideas on how to best showcase your work.

This colour course is a three-day course and combines both demos and workshops, where you will work with real models.

Day One: The first day is dedicated to foiling. You you will learn how to speed up your foiling and how to optimize blondes.

Day Two: We will work with different blending techniques to create the still popular ombré hair. We will work with balyage, foliage and hair painting techniques.

Day Three: We will play with pastel colors, which is a great way to make a real difference with your clients, and a fun way of standing out.

The dates for this professional colour course are the 11^th, 12^th and 13^th of August and the price is 500€ for the complete course or 180€ per day. As usual we offer packages including accommodation so why not mix a little business with pleasure and make a holiday out of it!

For more details regarding this course or any other of our professional hairdressing courses don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our site

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At Barcelona Hair Academy we listen to what you want! Over the last couple of months we have received tons of emails requesting information about our hairdressing courses and the thing that they all have in common is that everyone wants something different..! After thinking long and hard we have come up with some new course formats for our Beginners Hairdressing Courses that we think have something for everyone.

We have split the Barcelona Hair Academy Beginners Course into three manageable modules: Basic Beginners, Intermediate Beginners and Advanced Beginners. Each module last 15 weeks approximately and you can sign up for whichever one suits you best. Whether you would like to start off with the basics and see how you get on or you are already a trained hairdresser and are looking for a few months refresher course.

We also now offer a Men’s Beginners Hairdressing Course. This course is divided into the Basic Beginners, Intermediate Beginners, Advanced Beginners modules and the timetable slightly reduced (10am – 2pm).

As with all Barcelona Hair Academy courses the fundamentals remain the same. Reduced groups ensure good tutor/ student relationships and help you develop your talent and creativity. The format of the classes will involve demonstrations from one of our internationally recognized tutors, theoretical content and finally practicing what you have learned. Through this seeing-learning-doing process we will make sure you interiorize and put into practice everything you need to know to become a top hairdresser.

At Barcelona Hair Academy we want you to develop your creative potential and discover the great hair professional you have inside you, so sign up now and get the best training there is in one of the most amazing cities in Europe: Barcelona.

For more details regarding the start dates for these courses or any other of our professionals hairdressing courses don’t hesitate to contact us or visit our site.

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We know that a great hairstyle can make all the difference to our look but there is no denying that some days our hair just won’t play along. Never fear, Barcelona Hair Academy is here! Our Creative team has come up with five hairup ‘How-tos’ that are guaranteed to make you look great and stop you reaching for the scissors.

The Braided Waterfall

Using a tail comb create a low side parting, section off the hair you want to braid in the front and clip the rest of the hair away to make it easier, then divide your section into 3 and start with your inverted braid,

When you reach the temple, start ldropping every 3rd strand to achieve the waterfall effect. When you reach the back of your head, use some bobby pins to secure it in place.

The Braided half and half

Divide the hair from ear to ear with a centre parting, (clip the hair in the back to keep it out of the way). Create two simple braids just above your ears, keep them quite loose and make sure you braid them downwards to keep them flat against your head. Secure the braids with little elastic bands. Once secured loosen them a little to make them a little fatter. Cross the braids over each other and secure them with bobby pins behind each ear, hiding the pins under the braids and making sure the ends are tucked in. Take some strands down to frame your face. Finish with a little spray and you’re done!

The Braided high bun

Start with a high pony tail on the top of your head, make sure you tilt your head back when you secure it with an elastic, so you get it nice and tight in the back. Take a strand from the pony tail and braid it into a simple three strand braid, secure it with an elastic band.  Twist the remaining hair to create a bun and secure it with bobby pins. Loosen the braid a little to make it appear bigger, wrap it around the bun and secure with a pin. Use your fingers to create a bit more volume at the front, add a bit of volume powder and finish with spray, using the palms of your hands to tighten the sides.

The Low Textured Ponytail

Start by dividing your hair from ear to ear, then put the back of your hair into a low pony tail and secure it with an elastic band. Divide the remaining hair into three, from temple to temple. Starting on one side twist the hair away from the face, secure it with a bobby pin into the pony tail. Then twist the top section the same way and secure with a pin. Twist the other side the opposite way so both sides look the same. Take a section from underneath the ponytail and wrap it around to hide the pins and then pin it to secure it. Loosen the sections carefully to create a tousled, slept-in effect. Finish with some dry wax powder and a little hairspray

The Simple Chignon

Start by dividing your hair into a low side parting thenbrush it down flat and add a little serum to create shine. Create a low ponytail just behind the ear and secure it with an elastic. Divide the ponytail into four sections, using clips to separate them. Then start by rolling each one of the sections into loops, twisting them a little to flatten them against the scalp and to create movement, and secure them around the ponytail. Finish with some spray to hold it in place and avoid fly-aways.

If you think you need a bit more help with these hairups why not come to our next Styling workshop on July 10th. Check out our events section on our facebook page for more information.

At Barcelona Hair Academy we love sharing our experience and knowledge with everyone – whether you are a professional hairdresser looking for hairdressing courses or just someone who likes to look their best!

If you have any doubts or questions about our services visit our site and contact us. Barcelona hair Academy is where you can perfect all your hairdressing skills.

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At Barcelona Hair Academy we are very pleased to announce that the dates for our next Art of Barbering course this month. The course will take place on June 28^th and 29^th. Barbering is becoming increasingly popular and this hairdressing course will give you all the skills you need to offer your clients the services they expect and need. Our advanced barbering course for hair professionals is specifically designed to ensure that you get the you need to boost your confidence in beard styling, wet shaving and sharp clipper cuts.

Barcelona Hair Academy brings you a complete course with a unique insight into the world of male grooming services, designed to maximize your potential in the barbering field. Javier Martin, our barbering expert will teach you about both beard grooming and traditional hot towel wet shaves. He will also teach you old school barbering techniques with a modern twist. Many professionals are intimidated by wet shaving, but this course will prepare you and enable you to add an extra lucrative service to your business.

As we have mentioned before, this course can be booked as a one or two day course. On day one you will learn Beard styling and wet shaving and on day two Cutting and Clipper skills. The course includes theory, demonstrations and practice on models. We also offer complete packages that include accommodation.

Our barbering courses are getting more and more popular so don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity. Stay tuned for more details of our next barbering courses and other hairdressing courses over the upcoming months. If you have any doubts or questions about our services visit our site and contact us. Barcelona hair Academy is where you can perfect your hairdressing skills.

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At Barcelona Hair Academy, as hairdressing course experts, we teach our students how to recreate the latest hairstyles and trends

90s fashion – The return of mom jeans

They used to be extremely uncool, and only worn by soccer moms but now they are super hip and all the cool kids are wearing them. These jeans are slightly fitted at the top with a baggy tapered leg and a high waist, and very comfortable! The best hairstyle to go with this fashion is big and casually swept to the side– think 90s supermodels Cindy Crawford or Linda Evangelista. Soft and wavy and very feminine, but less styled then they used to wear it. No need for hot rollers, just sleep with your hair in a braid if your hair is poker straight and you want to create some movement.

Products: Use dust waxes, like Schwartzkopf Dust It, dry shampoo, and a little serum or argan oil to control the frizz.

Top tip: Dry your hair upside down to create volume at the roots. Keep the side parting low and undefined.

Another cool hair trend is the 90s-inspired minimalist bob. Kate Bosworth, always on trend, went for this crop, combining it with a low parting and a little texture at the ends. Emma Stone wears it a little messier and with a grown out fringe, which gives the look more versatility.

Festival Fashion

The festival season is here, and its time to start thinking about getting your look together. At Barcelona Hair Academy we love scrutinizing the celeb looks and predicting new trends. At the ever fabulous Coachella festival prints were big this year, especially big bold colourful ones. Jeans shorts are still going strong, and as far as the hair goes, the looks are simple, a low messy ponytail, a headband to keep hair out of your face or a thrown on hat. If your hair is blond, you can stick some temporary pastel colour mask on your ends for a cool ombre effect.

One of Barcelona’s biggest festival, Primavera Sound is a little more indie and rocky than the californian boho styled festival, but festival goers still take inspiration from the cool Hollywood crowd. The caftan is the one must have item in your wardrobe this year, but the Barcelona way of wearing it is over cropped shorts, and teamed with brogues, Vans or trainers. Pile on the accessories, bracelets, necklaces, rings on your hands. This is not the time to be minimalist or for taking the advice of Coco Chanel, who said that one would always took one accessory off before leaving the house. This is the time to put one more on before dashing out the door, and being late to meet your mates.

We thought Kylie and Kendall Jenner looked amazing at Coachella, Kendall wearing her shorts a little longer, and Kylie with pastel green hair and a white kaftan.

Barcelona hair Academy loves everything about Festivals and especially seeing what hairstyles people are going for. We keep up with all the latest trends to offer our students the best possible training and to help them become amazing hair professionals. For more information about our courses don’t hesitate to contact us through our website.

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Celebrities know that every now and then you need to switch things up a little. Or a lot. From cotton candy dye jobs to major chops, these celebrities decided to get made over and we love dissecting the results. Get inspired by these radical changes, Barcelona Hair Academy brings you the best makeovers!

Rihanna went with short red hair at the Met Ball in NYC, but it wasn’t long ago that she was rocking long orange beachy waves on her trip to Hawaii . At the Grammys earlier this year we saw her with a dark bun. We know that Riri loves to change her hair as often as her outfit, and we aren’t complaining! She has managed to master a wide variety of styles and we can’t wait to see what her stylist come up with next.

Also at the Met Gala, Katy Perry wore a short dark wig which suited her to a T. But it is not the first time the celebrity has transformed her style this year. We previously sore her with a black and green bob that then turned red. She is definitely not afraid of trying new things.

It is no surprise that fantasy colours have taken over the celebrity world lately. There are loads of celebrities that have tried to spice up their looks by trying a more edgy, vibrant colour. But for us there is a clear winner:

Kylie Jenner went with many (many) versions of teal this year. She started off with a short ombré that turned into long extensions. She briefly went back to black and then at this year’s Coachella festival she went full aquamarine. But just for the first weekend, because on the second day of the festival she was seen with a bright pink bob. What will be next?

Finally blondes made a big comeback this year, especially for Paris Fashion Week, where Kim Kardashian and Jared Leto surprised us with platinum looks. Kim had tried going blonde for the previous edition of the fashion event, but this time she went with an even more drastic change from her naturally dark brown hair. Meanwhile Jared Leto decided it was time to lose the “Jesus vibe” and appeared with short super blond hair; another of this year’s most radical transformations – and we aren’t even half way in!

What do you think about these transformations? Which one is your favourite and which one are you dying to try out yourself? At Barcelona Hair Academy we love seeing and making these radical changes; if you are looking for advice on style, don’t hesitate to contact us for an appointment at any of our salons. And remember that our hairdressing courses are available all year round!

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