Blue Tit Academy

We are continuously evolving and improving.

Through our Academy, we are creating an exciting future by recruiting and educating diverse hairdressers that provide a high level of service for all hair types.

Blue Tit is a safe place where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes. We invite everyone to be themselves and will not hold anyone back from expressing who they are.

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Courses

The best hair academy in London is here to provide you with the knowledge to level up your skill set.

We believe in the value of learning by combining new ideas and unique perspectives, with the hope that through hard work we can make a positive change to the world around us.

Our aim is not only to create beautiful hair but to run a beautiful business, providing expert training for our teams in a calm and positive environment.

We want you to not only excel in modern techniques with our forward-thinking approach but to be inspired creatively through our dedication and culture.

Our academy is based in Clapton in vibrant East London. To book a course with one of our industry-leading stylists, please get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you.

Next course dates:

AUGUST

Short Hair & Creative Cutting – Tuesday 13th

O-Way Knowledge & Lightening – Tuesday 27th

SEPTEMBER

Afro & Textured Hair – Tuesday 17th

Contemporary Classics & Trends – Tuesday 24th

OCTOBER

Fading – Tuesday 15th

Advanced O-Way Colour – Tuesday 29th

NOVEMBER

Afro & Textured Hair – Tuesday 19th

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The Blue Tit Classic Cutting course is designed to refine your skills in our nine signature haircuts, focusing not just on how to execute them, but also on understanding the “why” behind each technique. This deeper knowledge will empower you to confidently handle any haircut and navigate even the most challenging client requests with ease in the salon.

1 Day course / £250 / Educator : Tom

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists to recall classic cutting techniques

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Theory + q&a
11 – 11.10am Short break
11.10am – 1pm Demo
1 – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45 – 4.45pm Models
4.45 – 5pm End of day chat

The Blue Tit Classic Colour course introduces you to the full O-Way Hsystem range, giving you a solid understanding of how our ammonia-free colours work. You’ll learn smart, efficient techniques we’ve developed to help you work more effectively, along with plenty of tips, tricks, and the chance to ask questions—so you can approach colour with confidence.

1 Day course / £299 /Educator : Declan

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists to recall classic colouring techniques

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15 am Intro to the day ( small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Blue Tit Classics, the consultation process, and O-Way theory part 1
11 – 11.05am Short break
11.05am – 12.00pm Blue Tit Classics, and O-Way theory part 2
12 – 12.15pm Short break
12.15 – 4.45pm Models
4.45 – 5pm End of day chat

The Blue Tit Short Hair course is designed to help you master the art of cutting short hair, guiding you through the essential techniques and key principles needed to approach each cut with confidence. Using our classic methods, we’ve developed simple yet effective rules to help you deliver the best results for your clients in the salon.

1 Day course / £250 / Educator: Tom

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists to recall classic short hair cutting techniques

DAY LESSON PLAN

10am – 10.15am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Theory + Q&A
11 – 11.10am Short break
11.10am – 1pm Demo
1 – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30 – 4.45pm Models
4.45 – 5pm End of day chat

The Blue Tit Balayage course is designed to help you understand what clients really mean when they ask for balayage, breaking down the difference between the technique and the desired result. You’ll learn simple yet highly effective sectioning patterns and application methods to enhance your balayage skills in the salon. We also focus on the art of consultation—helping you guide clients through realistic expectations, especially when multiple sessions may be needed to achieve their ideal look.

1 Day course / £299 / Educator: Declan

Experience level: For beginners and experienced stylists to recall classic colouring techniques

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am What is Balayage? – Section patterns + Q&A
11am – 5pm Models workshop
Lunch can be taken when colours are processing

The Blue Tit Colour Correction course teaches you how to approach corrective work, whether you’re taking hair lighter or darker. You’ll learn how to apply our classic colour theory to achieve great results, along with how to carry out effective client consultations and price your services accurately and confidently in the salon.

1 Day course / £299 / Educator: Declan

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists 

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.30am Intro to colour correction (colour correction theory)
10.30am – 5pm Model workshop
Lunch can be taken when the models are processing

The Blue Tit Bleaching course introduces you to the different bleaches we use at Blue Tit and how to choose the right products with confidence. You’ll learn a straightforward yet highly effective technique that gives you maximum control during the bleaching process. The course also covers essential toning methods, key points to remember when toning hair, and how to conduct thorough consultations and price your bleaching services confidently in the salon.

1 Day course/ £299 / Educator: Declan

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15 am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Q&A for our different bleaches
11am – 4.45pm Model workshop
4.45 – 5pm – End of day chat + Q&A
Lunch can be taken whilst models are developing

The Blue Tit Colour Collection & Trends course showcases the latest looks from our Academy and O-Way collaborations, along with the current colour trends we’re seeing across London. You’ll explore new techniques and methods we’ve developed to elevate your colour work, with a focus on how to apply them practically in your day-to-day salon work.

1 Day course/ £299 / Educator: Declan

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15 am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Trend and creative convo, with theory
11am – 4.45pm Model workshop
4.45 -5pm – End of day chat + Q&A
Lunch can be taken whilst models are developing

The Blue Tit Cutting Collection & Trends course presents the latest haircutting looks from our Academy and O-Way collaborations, along with the current trends emerging in London salons. You’ll learn fresh techniques and methods we’ve developed to enhance your cutting skills, with a focus on how to apply them effectively in your everyday salon work.

1 Day course/ £250 / Educator: Tom

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Trend and creative convo, with theory
11 – 11.10am Short break
11.10am – 1pm Demo
1 – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30 – 4.45pm Models
4.45 – 5pm End of day chat

The Blue Tit Fading course is designed to help you master the art of fading and build confidence in blending fades to perfection. We’ve developed techniques that cover everything from low fades to high fades. The course also touches on when and why to use different types of fades, along with how to properly maintain your clippers, ensuring you stay confident in all aspects of fading.

1 Day course / £250 / Educator: Lee

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists

DAY LESSON PLAN

10 – 10.15am Intro to the day (small icebreaker)
10.15 – 11am Theory + Q&A
11 – 11.10am Short break
11.10am – 1pm Demo
1 – 1.45pm Lunch
1.45 – 4.45pm Models
4.45 – 5pm End of day chat

The Afro and Textured Hair 3-day course is designed to introduce and familiarise you with working on afro and textured hair, covering cutting, styling, best practices, and the right products to use. You’ll learn the techniques that ensure the best results while working with different textures.

Please contact our Academy team for more details: academy@bluetitlondon.com

Each day have a specific focus:
Day 1 – Styling
Day 2 – Cutting and how to approach textured hair
Day 3 – Texture release

Each day is designed to give you more confidence in working with textured hair in the salon

3 Day course/ £600 / Educator: Pash

Experience: For beginners and experienced stylists

Learning outcomes – Day 1

– Gain understanding of the curl typing system
– Develop an understanding of the importance of hair porosity and its characteristics
– Gain knowledge of the new product range and understand what type of clients they suit
– Identify hair tools to assist with styling afro hair

Learning outcomes – Day 2

– Understand the difference in cutting afro hair
– Be confident in identifying key consultation questions
– Know when and how to prep the hair prior to cutting
– Confidently advise client on maintenance and aftercare
– Gain confidence in approaching textured hair

Learning Objectives – Day 3

– The Science Behind Texture Release
– The various stages available
– Ideal client – Key consultation questions
– Products included and function
– The process – Aftercare and Maintenance

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Shows & Seminars

The Blue Tit Creative Team is available for shows and seminars, in the UK and internationally. We’re not only at the cutting-edge of style, but we’re also the first B Corp European hair salon, pioneering the path for sustainable haircare.

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Models Wanted

We have hair model appointments available Monday to Thursday. To book your appointment please get in touch.

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JOIN THE FAMILY

Our team is built on relationships with our people, our clients and our local communities. As we grow our company, we want people to grow with us and form lasting, rich relationships.

We are supportive and friendly people that treat each other like family. Sound like a place you’d thrive at? Welcome to the Blue Tit family.

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