Student & Graduate Profiles

I chose to study hairdressing because:
It has always been my passion, I've never wanted to do anything else!
I am enjoying:
At the moment I'm really enjoying colour work, and my blowdrying clients.
I am inspired by:
New fashion and styles coming out. Also Mirranda Kerr, she's so fit, healthy and beautiful!
Favourite thing about hairdressing is:
Making the clients feel amazing and hearing great feedback. My co-workers at Clip Joint North Adelaide make coming to work both fun and rewarding.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
As a senior stylist at Clip Joint and having the opportunity to travel with my career.
My advice to others thinking about studying hairdressing is:
It's an amazing experience and hard work, however it is very rewarding and all your hard work pays off!

I started studying hairdressing because?:
I’ve always liked doing people’s hair and wanted to have a career that I loved!
I am enjoying:
Learning new things about hairdressing and meeting new people.
I am inspired by:
My vet teacher Kerrie! She’s the best!
Favourite thing about hairdressing is:
Making people feel good about themselves, which always happens when they have a great new hairstyle!
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?:
Hopefully working in a salon and then eventually own my own salon.
My advice to others thinking about studying hairdressing is:
Even if you have the slightest interest in hairdressing, give this course a go, because it’s the best thing I’ve ever done!

I chose to study hairdressing because:
I was looking for a creative career, where I could spend time with lots of different people every day!
I am enjoying:
The flexibility, the fun atmosphere and the great teachers at Clip Joint Education. I love that the school is in the middle of the city.
Favourite thing about hairdressing is:
Spending all day chatting with people, in a beautiful salon!
I am inspired by:
The many talented hairdressers I work alongside every day!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
Working as a successful Senior Stylist at Clip Joint. (And hopefully I will have seen a large chunk of Europe as well!!)
My advice to others thinking about a career in hairdressing is:
Undertake any work experience opportunities, network with other people in the industry, don’t be afraid to make mistakes and enjoy what you do!

Where are you originally from:
England!
I moved to Adelaide because:
It was due to meeting a new friend in Darwin, who happened to live here. It was a very good decision. I love Adelaide and enjoy attending Clip Joint Education.
My favouite thing about Adelaide is:
The culture, art, funky cafes, Rundle Street area, the lovely beach culture and the friendly Adelaide people. 
At Clip Joint Education I enjoy:
Being on the salon floor. Interacting with colleagues, clients and educators.
Favourite thing about hairdressing:
Cutting, restyling, colouring - "Clients being satisfied with your hair creation for them"!
My advice to others thinking about a career in hairdressing is:
Commitment is very important, learn as much as you can from trainers and colleagues alike. You learn constantly.
I am inspired by:
All the educators at the Clip Joint Academy who have taught me so much! An English Hairdressing TV Show called 'The Salon' and Alan Shearwood - a hairdresser I worked with in Perth.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?:
Hopefully still in Australia, being a successful hairdresser, still learning new things and passing my knowledge forward to new stylists.