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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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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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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For many women, their wedding day is one of the most important day of their lives. It is a day to share with the people they love. It is also a day they want to look their very best, as they are the star of the show and all eyes will be on them. This is why most brides look for a hair professional to give them a flawless look. At Barcelona Hair Academy we believe in giving clients what they want and so we have created a course where you can learn everything you need to know about up-dos and bridal hair.

This course can be booked as a one or two day course.  The course will be taught by Stephanie Falk. Stephanie is a trainer for ghd Sweden and a stylist for models and celebrities at Mercedes Benz fashion week in New York, where she works with celebrity stylist Mathew Curtis.

On Day One of the course you will learn a few simple tricks and basics that will give you endless possibilities for creative hair ups. If you are looking for inspiration or a way to reboot your styling technique this course is for you. We will to show you the latest looks hot off the catwalk, interpreted in a way that you can adapt to your clients. We will show you where and how you find inspiration and how to you reach your styling potential through updos.

On Day Two you will learn all the bridal techniques you need to give you the confidence in a skill so many stylists are afraid to tackle. We will go over classic and modern up-do techniques and how to conduct a thorough consultation to keep your bride relaxed on her big day. We will also teach you the latest looks straight off the catwalks at New York and Madrid Fashion Weeks.

Both days will include demonstrations and practical work so you can interiorize what you learn and get the confidence it takes to master these techniques. So save these dates and book in advance because places are limited!The next course dates are February 16^th & 17^thand March 23^rd & 24^th. The Barcelona Hair Academy team are waiting to hear from you.

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It looks like the beard trend is here to stay! Salon’s are filling up with clients looking for the perfect finish and style for their beards. At Barcelona Hair Academy we believe in giving clients what they want and so we have created a course where you can learn everything you need to know about this exciting skill.

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; a way to introduce a new service into your business and increase your takings. You will learn about both beard grooming and traditional hot towel wet shaves. We will also teach you old school barbering techniques with a modern twist.

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 and/or entertainment.

We will show you how to recreate the best looks and to ensure that your clients leave your salon feeling like a million dollars, and that is why we have selected Javier Martin as our trainer. Javier Martin comes from a prize winning barbering family from Seville, Spain. He has spent the last ten years working in the coolest areas of London so he brings the latest trends to Barcelona. During his time in London he worked for three years at the Tony and Guy Academy.

These courses are available in February, March and April. For more information on this course or other professional courses visit the Barcelona hair Academy website. And please feel free to contact us with any doubts you might have.

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