We are delighted to welcome our new education hub with the highest of certificates. Brush n Blush is a member of the Association of British International Hair Colleges.
An independently run college complimented by a multi award winning hair and beauty group to trust you are starting your career in good hands. At Brush n Blush we are passionate about education, we believe that a solid foundation in learning is key to a successful career.
Course Leaders:
Frances, Received a fellowship from the British Association and Master Craftsman Diploma from the British Hairdressing Council. Frances owns two multi award winning hair salons with 40 years experience in the industry. Over the years she has trained many hairdressers who now have their own salons and successful careers.
Maureen, Received certificates in education from the British Hairdressing Council. Completed a Wella Master Colour Expert Program and is an advanced bridal stylist with many personal accolades. Currently an educator for the hair care brand Milk_shake.
Bernie, Received certificates in education from the British Hairdressing Council in Hairdressing and Barbering. Bernie has many years experience in the hair and beauty industry and had her own successful business for 10 years. After joining the Brush n Blush team in 2019 she now runs the Tipperary hair salon and academy.
All three have come together to pass on their wide range of knowledge and skills in every aspect of the hair industry. Due to their varying career paths they hope to inspire those thinking of entering the industry for the first time or rekindling your passion to get you back on track.
Whatever your needs we will have a course to help you reach your goals.
Courses..
Refresher Course
Find inspiration and rekindle your passion. Ideal for those who have been out of hairdressing for some time requiring upskilling and new techniques training. Consultation required to personally design a course suitable for each individual.
Course duration: 14 weeks Days per week: 2 Cost of course: €1000
Basic Blow dry Course
Basic Blow dry Course for beginners and trainees or make up artists looking to add to their skills.
Consultation
Shampooing
Straight blow dry
Curly blowdry
Beachy waves
GHD curls
Pin curls
Course duration: 1 day Cost of course: €150
Cut and Blow dry Course
This course is designed to detail cutting and blow drying techniques. Suitable for beginners or one established as a hairdresser desiring additional tuition in this subject.
Consultation
How to hold a scissors and comb
One length cut
Long layers cut
Uniform layers cut
Short graduation cut
Basic blow drying
How to offer you professional opinion in a professional manner
Understanding your clients requirements
Course duration: 16 weeks Days per week: 2 Cost of Course: €2200
Basic Colour Course
Learn colour techniques and quick easy methods for the salon floor.
Consultation
Colour theory
Colour application
Tinting
Partial lights
Toning
Course duration: 2 days Days per week: 2 Cost of Course: €270
Hilighting Course
Ideal for those wanting to learn the knowledge of modern day hilighting techniques. Create seamless hilights working on alternative angles and directions to produce fast and efficient results. Suitable for qualified hairdressers at any level.
Consultation
Theory of lightening hair
Hilighting techniques
Section patterns
Weaves
Product application
Methodology
Toning
Course duration: 1 day Cost of Course: from €150 per day
Basic Barbering Course
No prerequisites needed. Suitable for people of all ages with a wide variety of backgrounds.
Health and Safety
Correct way of shampooing hair
Customer service
Client consultation
Haircutting techniques
Using a scissors and thinning scissors
Using a razor and attachments
Blending
Texturising
Styling hair
Course duration: 5 weeks every Tuesday 10am - 4 pm Cost of Course: €950 Including equipment: €1100 Deposit of €300 required to secure a place
Upstyling Course
An intensive wedding and occasion specialist course designed to teach you everything from simple to intricate Up styles. Hair stylist looking to gain confidence and inspiration with bridal hair styling. Bridal stylists looking to refresh their skills and gain inspiration. Junior stylists who want to pursue a career in bridal and occasion styling. Make Up Artists looking to expand their services.
Consultation
Sectioning, setting, preparing the hair
What products to use
Techniques, backcombing, curling, waving, which tools to use
Textured French rolls, polished and textured updos, hollywood waves, vintage and current styles
Perfecting and polishing off looks
Getting the perfect picture
Course duration: 1/2 days Days per week: 1/2 days Cost of Course: €150 per day
Finishing Course
Personalised course with any subjects required covered. Designed to get you back on the salon floor and winning clients as soon as possible. For hairdressers with 3+ years expierence.
Health and Safety
Customer service
Consultation
Colour theory
Colour application
Tinting
T-bar hilights
Full head of hilights
toning
Long cuts
Bob cuts
Short cuts
Layered cuts
Fashion cuts
Upstyling
Course duration: 14 weeks Days per week: 2 Cost of Course: €1800-€2500