At Barcelona Hair Academy, as hairdressing course experts, we teach our students how to recreate the most flattering hairstyles and trends, but we also teach them what not to do. Today we want to show you some of history’s worst hairstyles, in the hope that they never make a comeback!

The mullet.

Both men and women have tried to pull this off over the years and we can’t help but wonder why. A haircut that is business in the front and a party in the back is never going to look good; especially not on someone with the sweet facial features of Scarlett Johansson. She has definitely rocked better hairstyles.

The bowl cut.

This hairstyle was popular during the 80’s and most of the 90’s and it basically looks like someone has put a bowl on your head and cut around it, giving you one of the worst hair trends of all time. Rihanna has tried it out, not once but several times, leaving us wondering if her stylist hates her or if she is just really into the 90’s vibe; which reminds us – she also tried to pull off the rat’s tail, another big no-no.

The comb over.

This hairstyle is most women’s worst nightmare. It was originally created to hide the fact that a man was balding but it doesn’t really hide anything, it just makes it look worse. The best option for balding men is to shave off the rest of their hair and embrace their baldness.

The 80’s perm.

Many celebrities have worn this hairstyle. We don’t blame them, it was a trend and get sucked in; but this is one trend we really hope never makes a come back. Big hair doesn’t necessarily mean bad, but it’s the combination of the curly fringe and the frizz that makes it so unflattering.

As a hair academy, we make sure that our students learn hairstyle do’s and don’ts and how to interpret the best trends. For more information about our hairdressing courses visit our website. Have a great hair day!

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When thinking about starting hairdressing training or choosing a hair academy, there are a lot of questions that come to mind: “Am I talented enough?” “Will I like the place?” “Will the teachers be good enough?” Especially this last one. The importance of finding a professional teacher that is able to transmit their knowledge is extremely important when it comes to hairdressing courses. This is why at Barcelona Hair Academy we want to talk about the importance of not just finding a hairdressing teacher, but also a mentor.

As a hair academy that cares about its students and the education they receive, we only work with the best hair professionals. Our teachers won’t just teach you all the techniques that you need to know and ensure you get the best hairdressing training, covering all the theory and the practical skills you will need, they will also serve as your mentors.

When moving to a different city for a hairdressing course, even if it’s within your own country, there is always the fear of feeling a bit lost, either physically or mentally. The beginning is always hard, especially in a big city like Barcelona, but meeting the right people is the key to an amazing experience. That is why Barcelona Hair Academy has made sure that our tutors are young people who are easy to connect with and who will help you settle in and make sure you get the most out of your time in Barcelona.

Our tutors are experts in hairdressing training and have been working in this field for years. They have been recognized by renowned stylists and by the media for being excellent in their field, and that is what they want to transfer to you: how to be excellent at what you do. Since our class sizes are small, they will mentor you so that you develop your full creative potential and at the same time effortlessly adapt to the beautiful city of Barcelona and its lifestyle.

Barcelona Hair Academy works for you; making your transition to a new city as easy as possible and helping you develop you own style and talent. We offer several hairdressing courses that will make you into the best professional you can be.  Our hair academy, located in the iconic and fashion-oriented city of Barcelona, is committed to excellence in all its aspects. If you have any doubts about our courses or our tutors please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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We talked to Emma, Barcelona Hair Academy’s Creative Director. Emma is constantly on the lookout for new professional challenges and she regularly collaborates at the New York and Madrid Fashion Weeks. She told us her  thoughts about this amazing project.

• Where did the idea behind Barcelona Hair Academy come from?

It has been something I’ve wanted to do for many years; I’ve always enjoyed educating and being educated. I’ve struggled to find options in Barcelona for inspirational courses, and decided to create my own space!

• Why a Hair Academy and not just a salon?

I’ve owned a salon in Barcelona for a little over 9 years, this is a natural progression to challenge myself and help my business grow. In this creative world we can never become stagnant, we’re in the fashion business, and it’s always changing, it’s important to stay current and constantly look at what others are doing. I want to bring local and international talents together, and improve the standard of hairdressing and education.

• When did you decide this was a dream you wanted to make come true?

I’ve always known I was going to do this and now it was the right time, I have a great team working with me in the salon, and this gave me the possibility to set some time aside to work on this. I was also lucky that my best friend, Cecily, had the time to make this happen. We have very different qualities, and we complement each other very well.

• Has it been hard to put all the pieces together?

I think it’s always a journey starting a business, it has its ups and downs, but it’s extremely rewarding seeing it all come together.

• How did you choose the team?

The team was chosen by their different sets of skills and their enthusiasm. I think as an educator it’s important to be passionate and really enjoy what you do.

• Why Barcelona?

Barcelona is the best city in the world.

• A message for all those who are passionate about hair.

For those who are passionate about hair, congratulations, that is a great start to an amazing career! But I think that if you want to work in this business, it’s just as important to be passionate about people. It’s all about the person sitting in front of you, it’s not just about giving people pretty hair, that is of course important, but just as important as making them look great, is to make them feel great! And that is the real art of this profession.

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Here is the latest from Barcelona Hair Academy!  As you may know our professional hairdressing courses kicked off last weekend with our Art of Barbering Course, and our Beginners Course will start in March. Well, there’s more!! For a limited time we will be opening the doors of our hair academy to the public as a pop-up hair salon. Yes, you heard it right! Now you can get your hair done by the academy’s professional creative team.

The salon will be opening on February 23^rd so make sure you mark the date as from then on, you can get your hair styled by a member of a team that has worked alongside the best stylists at Madrid and New York Fashion Weeks and has styled hundreds of celebrities and models. Make sure you visit us soon because this pop-up hair salon will be running for a short time only.

Barcelona Hair Academy wants to thank all those students who have shown an interest in our Beginners course, Art of Barbering courses and Up-dos and Bridal hair courses; we can’t wait to start teaching you. If you want more information about our hairdressing courses don’t hesitate to visit our website and contact us with any questions you may have.

As a hair academy, we aim to be best at everything we do so make an appointment with our expert creative team at Carrer de l’Església 4-6, 4B 1a from February 23^rd for a fantastic hairdressing experience and get ready for spring!

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Some of the shows this Fashion Week may have been somewhat inaccessible, fashion-wise, but there is plenty of hair inspiration from the season’s most covetable catwalks. From Valentino’s floral halo braids to Dior’s chain link ponytails, Barcelona Hair Academy brings you our favorite hairstyles for women and the latest fashion trends in hair.

Valentino is proving to be all about braids for 2015, but this time the fashion house opted for a softer, sweeter style for couture after showing cornrows at pre-fall. Hairstylist Guido Palau created wrap-around braids by taking two thick sections from the front on one side, twisting them both to the right, then crossing the front strand over the top and continuing around, only twisting in pieces from the front. But it was the tucking in of the fresh daisies, wildflowers and lilacs that made this hairstyle for women so timeless and nymph-like.

Flowers are one of the biggest fashion trends this season; at Chanel Haute Couture, hairstylist Sam McKnight created braids so loose they looked non-existent from the front and then tied them off with a flower look-alike pom-pom made from the fabrics in the collection. The models walked a runaway decorated with a huge Origami garden wearing colorful, floret-embellished crop tops and skirts, blood-red lipstick and fishnet masks.

Last but not least, another of our favorites this Fashion Week: the Christian Dior Couture show. Hairstylist and Redken creative consultant Guido Palau came up with an inventive new way to do a ponytail using extensions and colored plastic links. First, Palau worked mousse through the hair for volume, then he tucked the bottom section up under the top and molded the hair at the back of the crown before making a loop to attach the linked rings to. Finally he looped a thick hair extension around the second ring for a symmetrical ponytail.

Barcelona hair Academy loves everything about Fashion Week and the hairstyles for women that are presented every year. We keep up with all the latest fashion 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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At Barcelona Hair Academy, we like to keep one step ahead of the game and our courses are designed with the hottest trends in mind. The art of barbering has been around for centuries, but it has become essential for men who want to look sharp and stylish. Barbering courses usually teach the basics of a good cut but leave out the style and the details that make men’s haircuts and beard styling unique and on trend. As a hair academy that attempts to be the best, we want to talk about 5 beard fundamentals of 2015.

The shadow. This beard works well for men that can grow facial hair quickly and have a good, strong chin. Usually men with this style look like they don’t have time to get a decent shave but, actually, it is necessary to keep the beard tidy, give it shape and make sure it doesn’t look sloppy or messy. Trim just below the jaw line to help outline the jaw.

The short boxed beard. It is an all around strong beard style that works well for those that don’t want to go the full beard route. This beard, one of the most complicated to achieve on barbering courses, is carefully sculpted and requires work to maintain. Using a close crop and defined edges it showcases the cheekbones and helps to outline the jaw. The hairline extends just an inch or so below the chin and doesn’t go all the way to the neck.

Tight beard. The tight beard comes in close on the face and uses a trimmer setting of about 2 millimeters. The beard provides the face with definition and strong character and it’s best recommended when the client is able to grow hair higher up on the chin. The tight beard stops midway up the cheek and connects fairly evenly with the mustache line.

Olde English. This incorporates several beard styles into one manly and rugged look. Think mutton chops with a thick beard that goes all the way to the chin line; it provides full facial coverage stopping just short of covering the cheekbones. The Olde English is the type of style that gives the client a unique look and character.

Full Beard. This style requires very little maintenance and is arguably the most popular beard style. It is necessary to use a trimmer set at about 4 to 6 millimeters to keep it looking neat. The full beard completely covers the upper lip, cheeks, chin and goes all the way back to the neck, and works great for any facial structure.

Those with beards know how much effort and maintenance goes in to shaping a beard and making it look presentable.  At Barcelona Hair Academy we want you to be able to offer your clients the best styles for them; and this is why we offer our barbering courses for professionals who want to take a step further in the art of barbering. For more information regarding our professional courses don’t hesitate to contact us.

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We are so close to Valentine’s Day that at Barcelona hair Academy we can’t help going through pictures of the best celebrity hairstyles for women from last year’s Valentine’s looks, and thinking about what the looks for 2015 will be like. We often look to Celebrities for reference when it comes to fashion and hairstyles in general; we talk their beauty secrets and how many hours a day they spend in the gym to look as good as they do, but the truth is that behind every celebrity there is a team of professionals ready to work their magic to make them look flawless.

From dresses, shoes and accessories to make-up and hairstyles, the Valentine’s Day looks in 2014 were spectacular. As far as hair goes, tight updos were the big protagonist. This year there is everything to play for! and when it comes to the latest hairstyles for women we are in no doubt: loose up-dos and floral headdresses will be top of the list of the best Valentine looks.

If you have a short hairstyle, a small floral headdress is a great way to draw attention to your hair. Team it up with a simple dress, and you are guaranteed an elegant look. If you are rocking a long hairstyle there are a lots of impressive headdress ideas that will look absolutely stunning combined with a loose updo or with messy waves. Make sure that any embellishments match your accessories if you go for a white or black dress, always a safe choice for a night out. At your favorite hair academy, we want to make sure that no matter what hairstyle you choose, you look your sophisticated best.

If you want to have your own team of pros and learn how to easily style your hair at home, don’t miss our Valentine’s Style Night, an event where you will discover the most stunning hairstyles for women, and will be able to try them out on yourself and your friends. Join us for a fun girly night and learn how to tame your hair, keep it healthy and many other ways to get the perfect and polished look you deserve. Barcelona Hair Academy wants to wish you a great day in advance!

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At Barcelona Hair Academy, your hair academy, we want to tell you little bit more about our creative team so we have prepared a series of interviews with our tutors and collaborators. Javier Martin will be teaching our Professional Barbering Course; Javier comes from a prize winning barbering family from Seville, Spain. He has spent the last ten years working in the coolest areas of London, three of which he spent working at the Toni & Guy Academy.

• When did you first discover your passion for hair?

When I was around 14 years old I remember hanging around in my aunt’s barber shop, I was so impressed by how people’s faces could change by just having their hair done, for me it was like my aunt was sculpting. That was amazing.

• Why did you decide to become a professional?

My passion for hairstyling started in barbershops; I loved the smell and the atmosphere there. Great characters going to get their grooming services there, always with a great conversation or a funny story to tell, it was always something going on. I always found the barbershop an interesting place for human relations and I wanted to be part of that.

• What was it like at the start?

Beginnings are always hard, as in any profession it needs a lot practice and dedication, but there is a great satisfaction when you able to make people feel good with themselves just cutting their hair.

• When someone realizes they want to become a hair professional what should they do first?

I would recommend starting working as an assistant. It’s really important to learn how a salon works. Being close to professionals and watching every movement, every detail, it will inspire you and it will make you feel the passion for our profession.

• Why is learning in small groups better than in large ones?

Small groups are much more personal, you have the chance to learn from a professional with a close approach and are able to ask any questions about hairdressing.

I always felt that working in small groups is like been in a group of friends with the same interest…in this case it’s all about hair.

• What makes Barcelona so special?

Barcelona it’s the most international city in Spain, massively influenced by the latest tendencies on fashion coming from the top European countries like England, with the difference of the good weather. An amazing city to learn, get inspired, relax and of course to have fun.

• A message for all those who are passionate about hair.

Be authentic and work in what you love.

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Living in a big city like Barcelona can put a lot of stress on your hair. Heat, pollution, chemical treatments, excessive use of straighteners and curling irons all take their toll.

Barcelona Hair Academy brings you a great, easy way to treat damaged hair, for you and your clients!

This coconut and honey hair mask is quick and easy to make and apply.

You will need:

• 1 tbsp. Organic Coconut oil
• 1 tbsp. Organic Raw Honey
• Saucepan
• Mixing Bowl
• Spoon
• Towel
• Shower Cap

Mix the ingredients together and, to help you hair follicles to open up, gently heat the mixture in a small saucepan. Allow to cool slightly. The mask can be applied to dry or wet hair, although we’ve found that it’s easier to apply to wet hair. Make sure you put a towel around your neck to protect your clothes while applying the mask.

Section your hair off and apply the mask generously from top to bottom, focusing on the ends where most damage occurs. Put your hair in a bun and let the mask soak in for 20-30 minutes. Wash the mask out using your regular shampoo and conditioner and you will be left with soft, smooth, fantastic-smelling healthier hair.

We suggest carrying out this treatment once or twice a week, depending on how damaged your hair is. At Barcelona hair Academy we care about you and the health of your client’s hair, and that is why we want to share our hairdressing knowledge with you. For more information about our courses, where you can learn all the best hair styling techniques, don’t hesitate to visit our website and contact us with any questions or doubts you might have.

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Sometimes we think that changing our shampoo or hair products will give us better looking hair, and while this is not completely false, we sometimes forget that a balanced diet is the best way to strengthen our hair. Our whole body, including our hair, nails and skin, reflects what we put in it, and having a healthy diet is going to affect how we look. Here are 7 specific foods that will give you great looking hair.

Eggs. They contain protein, zinc, sulfur, biotin and vitamin A. Zinc is essential for cell renovation, which makes for healthy hair growth. Biotin is one of the nutrients that strengthen hair. Try to avoid raw egg whites; as in this form these nutrients may be lost.

Nuts: especially almonds and walnuts. Both contain vitamin E that stimulates blood circulation to the scalp. Walnuts also contain zinc, effective for fighting hair loss, and oils that promote elasticity and growth.

Spinach. Rich in minerals like iron, betacarotene and vitamin C that keep the follicles healthy and maintain good blood circulation. Other foods that are rich in iron are chicken, fish, whole grains and dried figs.

Salmon. It contains masses of Omega-3, an essential oil that keeps the scalp healthy and hair silky and shiny. Without good fats hair becomes dry and fragile. We can find good fats in foods like flax, sardines and tuna.

Oranges. This fruit is well known for being a great source of vitamin C, necessary to maintain the fibres that make up the structure of the hair. They also contain betacarotene, an important pigment for cells, and antioxidants, great for fighting free radicals and promoting hair growth.

Whole grains. They are low calorie and are healthy and nutritious. Among other properties they contain vitamin B5 and inositol, a chemical complex that keeps follicles healthy. We especially recommend raw oats because of their high protein content.

Greek Yogurt. Most recipes for nourishing hair contain Greek yogurt because of its high level of vitamin B12, biotin and proteins. These elements are more abundant in Greek yogurt than in other dairy products, and they are very beneficial for your hair.

Remember to take care of your whole body as it will affect your hair, and use products that are recommended for your hair type. Barcelona Hair Academy recommends a balanced diet and putting yourself in the hands of experts when it comes to looking after the health of your hair. If you have any questions about our courses or any other matter, do not hesitate to contact us!

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