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The Hair Academy Team

The hair academy team consists of highly qualified tutors who are continuously maintaining and developing their hairdressing and teaching skills, ensuring they have total commitment to supporting students throughout their training programme by inspiring, motivating and enthusing learners in a fun and innovative way, keeping passion for the industry to the forefront of each learner’s training experience

Kay Hopkins – Training Manager/Quality lead/ IQA

kay@thehairacademy.co.uk

I have been within the field of hairdressing for more than 29 years and I am passionate about the hairdressing industry and all it encompasses. Over the years I have been a style director, salon manager, educator and IV.

A few years ago I was offered the exciting opportunity to become the training manager for The Hair Academy. A role which is very different from hairdressing but equally exciting, challenging and rewarding.

Seeing The Academy from another perspective has given me the drive and ambition, along with an amazing team to support the new apprentices to be the successful hairstylists of tomorrow.

The Hair Academy Team

Amanda Bellenie – Academy Salon Manager/Tutor

mandy@thehairacademy.co.uk

I have been in the hairdressing industry for 25+ years and at The Hair Academy for 10. I am part of an enthusiastic and friendly team.

I teach NVQ levels 2,3,4, Barbering and Customer Service at levels 2 and 3. I am very passionate and enjoy passing my knowledge and experience onto those who have the same creativity and passion.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching boxing and family days out.

The Hair Academy Team

Anna Kettle – Academy Salon Manager/ Tutor 

anna@thehairacademy.co.uk

I have been working at The Hair Academy for 5+ years, before this I was a busy stylist in a salon. During my time in the salon I was asked to take some of the training sessions and really enjoyed it. I was due a change of career, but did not want to give up hairdressing. I applied for a position at The Hair Academy and never looked back.

I enjoy passing on my knowledge and teaching the next generation of stylists, every day is different. I work with a great group of assessors who each bring something different to the Academy. We all make learning fun and interactive.

When I am not working at the Academy you can find me out in my caravan or watching Motorsports, I especially love Formula 1.

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Alison Ball – Quality support/ IQA/Tutor 

alison@thehairacademy.co.uk

I work as an Assessor at The Hair Academy 2 days a week training NVQ level 2 work based learners. I also work as a stylist in a salon which keeps me current and connected to salon experiences.

I love the creativity and variety of hairdressing as a career, every day is different and brings new challenges and opportunities. I moved into teaching gradually over the years and get enormous satisfaction from watching the learners develop the skills they will need to become successful, busy stylists in the future.

At The Hair Academy, we offer personalised training to meet individual needs in small, friendly groups and in an encouraging atmosphere to enable them to reach their full potential.

In my personal time I enjoy fitness classes and love to ski in the French Alps on holiday.

The Hair Academy Team

Deborah Jones (Lucy) – TUTOR 

lucy@thehairacademy.co.uk

I joined the Hair Academy in July 2016, I started my hairdressing career as a Saturday girl at the age of 13. I completed my Levels 2 & 3 apprenticeship whilst working at the salon by then I was 19. After this I started to work for a salon based at London Bridge, London.

I always wanted to teach hairdressing, but while my children were young this was not possible. Once they were less dependent I decided, now is my time, I signed up to do a 2 yr university teaching degree (Diploma in Education and Training). I completed this qualification in May 2016 and after 21 years in London I made the big change and started working at The Hair Academy.

I am an external assessor and look after several learners based in salons in Kent. I love to see the learners grow in confidence every time I visit………. “I love my job!”

When I am not working at The Academy, I enjoy spending time with my family, going for country walks with the dog and watching my children play football.

The Hair Academy Team

ANNA DE CICCOTUTOR

anna@thehairacademy.co.uk

I have been working within the hairdressing industry for over 10 years

I have achieved various qualifications within the hair academy itself and I am extremely passionate about my job. I get a great thrill from passing on my knowledge and helping others achieve their career goals.

Alongside working in the academy, I also run my own column in a very busy salon, doing hair and nails and In my spare time if I am not hairdressing, I am horse riding and cooking

 
 
Anna De Cicco

Nicole Jones – TUTOR

nicole@thehairacademy.co.uk

I have been hairdressing for 12 years; Hairdressing is a hobby to me and I love to create and continue to learn new trends and skills that are available. I love being an assessor because I am able to pass on the skills and knowledge to the new upcoming learners, preparing them to become the future hair stylists.

My interest and hobbies include, seeing family, dog walks with my puppy, cooking and dancing.

Nicole Jones