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 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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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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We’ve all heard about and most likely suffered from split ends. They are annoying and can mean the difference between a polished and an unpolished hairstyle. But what causes split ends? How can we get rid of them? And most importantly, how do we prevent them? Healthy hair is the secret to a perfect hairstyle and a flawless look, so Barcelona Hair Academy wants to give you some advice on how keep your hair healthy and split-end free.

Split ends are a sign that our hair is not receiving enough nutrients, and as a result, it becomes brittle and dry. Some of the things that can cause this are the use of hot styling tools and regular blow drying, chemical treatments such bleaching, dying and perms, harsh techniques for detangling hair, hair products that contain drying agents and finally, lack of regular trims.

Unfortunately, we can’t cure split ends once they happen. The only way to get rid of it them is to cut the hair. If we don’t, the hair will just continue breaking higher along the hair shaft, causing the hair to look frizzy, dry and unmanageable. Hair products may help to conceal them temporarily, however, only routine maintenance such as small trims every 6/8 weeks will keep your hair healthy, strong and split-end free.

Although there isn’t a magic way to avoid split ends entirely, there are some things we can do to minimize them. It’s very important to keep your hair nourished and moisturized and always use heat protectors before using hot styling tools as well as sulfate and alcohol free hair products. Towel dry your hair gently without twisting or wringing and be very patient and gentle when detangling it. Use deep conditioning masks every two weeks to keep your hair moisturized and, very importantly, have regular trims.

Barcelona Hair Academy cares about you and your clients and we hope this information is helpful for you. Don’t forget a healthy diet and to drink a lot of water! What you put in your body will directly affect your skin and obviously, your hair. If you have any doubts about our courses or our hair care policy, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Do you want to look spectacular for your Valentine’s date? Come and learn how to quickly and easily style your hair at home from our expert creative team.

We want you to look your best in this special day, and what a better way that learning how to do easy but stunning hairstyles on yourself? Join us at the Barcelona Hair Academy for a Valentine’s evening of style with plenty of surprises.

This is the perfect event to come with your friends and have a fun girly night while you learn about taming your hair, keeping it healthy and many other details to have the perfect and polished look that you deserve.

• Date: Friday February 13th
• Time: 18.00
• Place: Barcelona Hair Academy. Carrer de l’Església 4-6, 4 B 1a 08024 Barcelona
• Contact: +34 694 473 575 or info@barcelonahairacademy.com
• Price: 15€ which we will give back to you as a voucher that you can put towards any of our products or services. Tickets here.

We will give you more information soon, stay tuned!

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We are pleased to announce a new Barcelona Hair Academy Beginners Course starting this March! Our team has been working day and night to offer our students the best materials and techniques to ensure they get the education they deserve. Are you interested in hairdressing? Join us and become part of the next generation of Barcelona Hair academy trained stylists.

Reduced groups ensure good tutor/ student relationships and help you develop your talent and creativity. The course is 46 weeks long and you will learn all you need to know about classic and modern cuts, barbering, colour and colour theory, health and safety, finishing, chemical treatments and salon business, amongst other important skills.

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.

You don’t need any experience to be part of this course, but we do ask that all our students have a good level of English, are willing to work hard and are as passionate about hairstyling as we are. When you have completed the course you will be ready to start working in a salon as a fully trained Junior Stylist.

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. You can find more information on the Barcelona Hair Academy website; and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

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We are seeing so many different hair styles on the runways and red carpets this fall-winter that it is almost impossible to keep up. Warm earthy colours, rich auburn tones and platinum shades have definitely been big hits and we can all agree that the dirty blonde has been the favourite for 2014. As for style, short hairstyles are definitely having their moment this fall, from bold quiffs to mid-lengths and braids.

But what is here to stay for 2015? The fashion industry changes fast and at Barcelona Hair Academy we like to stay well informed about what is going on so we can offer our clients the latest styles. The hairstyles on the spring runways all had one thing in common: real length, whether embellished, slicked back, pulled high and tight or worn down in loose waves. These are four basics trends that can’t be missed next spring.

Boho Waves: Carefree and barely-there waves that cascade and give that free-spirited touch that goes so well with the season: Summer starts with your hairstyle.

Long Tails: high and sleek, looser and lower or practically falling out. The ponytail is a powerful weapon for a woman, they can make them look sexy or classy and they are perfect for rainy spring days.

Braids & Twists: There’s a braid for every taste and every skill level, from twisted braids to messy, classic plaits. Braids are in style and we love them, they are convenient and remind us of bright sunny days.

And last but not least…

Bombshell blowouts: Big, sleek blowouts and bouncy curls that reference the ultimate sex symbols. The perfect hairstyle for formal and classic dinners and events.

Barcelona Hair Academy is keeping its eye on what is next in the hair world, always checking out the red carpets and runways for new ideas to apply to our courses and to try on our clients. Stay tuned for more ideas and trends to come!

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At Barcelona Hair Academy we believe in versatility. Why pigeonhole ourselves when we can be experts in a number of fields? We have created a space where young creative people who want to be the best in the hair world can learn to do just that. We want you to be yourself and create your own personal style and character without the limitations of a brand.

Our mission at the Barcelona Hair Academy is to fill the planet with expert hairdressers providing great service and giving the world better hair. We give individual support in small class sizes by widely renowned and multicultural educators and stylists.

Our tutors will guide you through the art of hairdressing. You will master international techniques that will help you become a more resourceful hairdresser. Our personalized method will help you to develop your own style in every area, from cutting to coloring. This will help you reach more public and increase your earning potential.

The Barcelona Hair Academy Beginners Course is where you start to realize your creative potential and begin your career in hairdressing. Upon successful completion of the course you will be ready to start working in a salon as a fully trained junior stylist.

If you are already a hairdresser, Barcelona Hair Academy provides advanced courses to help you become a more complete professional. You can master the art of barbering or bridal hair among many other techniques. All our professional courses can be tailor-made to match your needs.

For more information about our courses, life in Barcelona or if you have any other doubts, don’t hesitate to contact us by e-mail or through our website. We can help you become the skilled professional you want to be. And remember: don’t let the world pigeonhole you. Be unique and versatile, that is the key to success.

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