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Online Hair Extension Training 

It’s more than a course – it’s your new career!

Master the in-demand service every stylist needs to know, while empowering your clients to feel the confidence they deserve. 

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Online Hair Extension Training 

It’s more than a course – it’s your new career!

Master the in-demand service every stylist needs to know, while empowering your clients to feel the confidence they deserve. 

Sign Up Today
Mockup of online hair extensions training from Melissa Hayward

Learn now, pay later with Klarna. Spread the cost over 3 interest-free instalments. 

We’re proud to offer the most comprehensive online hair-extension training available.


Our flexible programme puts you in control. Watch videos and go over the course content as many times as you like, until you feel fully confident in your skills.

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced stylists who want to expand their skill set, our course is broken down into 3 packed modules, each with multiple lessons. 

Dive into theory, get hands-on practical training, and learn how to elevate your business, all while learning at your own pace, from the comfort of your salon or home.

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How It Works:
 

Sign up today and get instant access to our online training academy. 

Discover multiple lessons in each of the 3 modules. Dive into theory, get hands-on practical training, and learn how to elevate your business. 

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Instant Access


Enrolment gives you instant access to the Melissa Hayward Online Academy, where you can watch short videos, complete engaging assignments and take interactive quizzes.

Step By Step Instructions


With Melissa guiding you through each stage, you’ll follow detailed, step-by-step instructions on a mannequin head or live model. You can pause, rewind or fast-forward the lessons as often as needed. This is learning on your terms, at a time and place that suits you best.

Certification

 
When you’ve completed the practical side, simply submit your work for review.  Successful completion means you’ll become Melissa Hayward Academy Certified with a fully accredited qualification from AIT.

We pride ourselves on providing the very best hair extension training. But don't just take our word for it.  

Read some of our students' reviews about the quality and impact of our training.

Stephanie Power

Mariia Kowalcyzk

"I’ve taken other hair extension classes in the past and was worried I wouldn’t learn as much with this as it was online but It was the best course I’ve ever done!

I learned so much and can’t get over how much was covered. It didn’t just teach me hair extensions, I learned so much about marketing my business and loads more. 100% would recommend it."

Stephanie Power

Antoinette Kelly

"Fantastic course! Not only is the course packed with an abundance of practical hair skills, Melissa gives you lots of wonderful business direction from her experience in the industry too. An excellent course that leaves you confident in your ability and standards from the moment you finish."

Pearl Lambe

Grace Enright

"I’ve been a hairdresser for over 25 years. This was one of the best courses I’ve ever taken. The videos were great and I loved the assignments. Melissa is magic!"

Margaret Ward

Leah Byrne

"Being able to watch the videos at my own time has been brilliant. I’ve learned loads."

We pride ourselves on providing the very best hair extension training. But don't just take our word for it.  

Read some of our students' reviews about the quality and impact of our training.

Stephanie Power

Mariia Kowalcyzk

"I’ve taken other hair extension classes in the past and was worried I wouldn’t learn as much with this as it was online but It was the best course I’ve ever done!

I learned so much and can’t get over how much was covered. It didn’t just teach me hair extensions, I learned so much about marketing my business and loads more. 100% would recommend it."

Stephanie Power

Antoinette Kelly

"Not only is the course packed with an abundance of practical hair skills, Melissa gives you lots of wonderful business direction from her experience.

An excellent course that leaves you confident in your ability and standards from the moment you finish."

Pearl Lambe

Grace Enright

"I’ve been a hairdresser for over 25 years. This was one of the best courses I’ve ever taken.

The videos were great and I loved the assignments. Melissa is magic!"

Margaret Ward

Leah Byrne

"Being able to watch the videos at my own time has been brilliant. I’ve learned loads."

Why Choose Our Hair Extensions Training?

  • Hands-on visual learning: Engaging, high-quality video tutorials with up to date content that is easy to follow
  • Fully Accredited Certification with AIT: Certificate upon successful completion – a stamp of quality for clients and a fast-track to valuable trade discounts 
  • Self-Paced & Flexible: Learn at your own speed. Pause, rewind, or skip ahead whenever you like, and access the course anytime, anywhere.
  • Choose between 1, 3 or 5 methods of hair extensions
  • Plus option to buy our professional hair extensions training kit for your chosen hair extensions methods
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What will I learn?

Get ready for 3 amazing lessons: theory, practical skills, and career growth.

 

Each one is packed with expert modules, covering everything you'd learn in an in-person class. You’ll gain the same knowledge, skills, and confidence to take your career to the next level - all from the comfort of your own space. Don’t wait - start your journey today!

What's in the professional hair extensions training kit?

You will have the option of adding on your professional hair extensions training kit at checkout, at a discounted rate. You will receive your full base kit plus extras for your chosen training method(s).

Professional Hair Extensions Training kit from Melissa Howard Academy
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Melissa Hayward with her hair extensions training students in Dublin
Melissa Hayward with her hair extensions training students, Leinster
Melissa Hayward with her hair extensions training students in Kildare and Dublin