Hairdressing & Barbering Courses | TAFE Queensland

Study hairdressing and barbering

Our hairdressing courses will prepare you to perform the full range of client services including consultation and advice, hair and scalp treatments, haircutting, hair design, colour, and lightening for both male and female clients. You’ll have direct contact with real clients and use top quality products in our purpose-built facilities, giving you everything you need to launch your hairdressing career.

The job outlook for hairdressers in Australia is very positive. The industry is experiencing a skills shortage across Australia with many employers finding it difficult to find suitable applicants to fill available positions. There are expected to be up to 50,000 new hairdressing jobs available over the next five years with employers looking for qualified workers with good customer service and teamwork skills.

TAFE Queensland offers a range of courses in hairdressing, barbering, and salon management. You’ll gain valuable customer service, time management, and teamwork skills and experience the basic realities of life in a salon. By the time you graduate you will have worked with real clients in a real-world setting, making you highly competitive and experienced in the job market.

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Career outcomes

Barber
Hairdresser
Hair stylist
Salon manager

A cut above

After 10 years in the industry Heather sends her apprentices to TAFE Queensland to get the same practical training she received.

Heather McMurtrie
Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)

A family legacy

Joel is following in the footsteps of his mother and grandfather, becoming the third generation in his family to work as a barber.

Joel Dier
Certificate III in Barbering (SHB30516)

Finding her passion

After initially being interested in beauty and makeup, Cassidy decided to channel her creative talents into hairdressing.

Cassidy Hudson
Certificate II in Salon Assisting (SHB20216)

TAFE at School

Taylor will be one step ahead when she graduates Year 12 with a certificate III.

Taylor
Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)

Get a head start

Stephanie chose to do a school-based apprenticeship to get a head start on her career.

Stephanie
Certificate III in Hairdressing (SHB30416)

Interested in hairdressing?

Check out the hairdressing facilities at our Southport campus.

Hairdressing
Southport Campus

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TAFE Queensland hairdressing salons

Toowoomba

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Toowoomba hairdressing salon, see the Toowoomba services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Southport

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Southport hairdressing salon, see the Southport services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

Caboolture

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Caboolture hairdressing salon, see the Caboolture services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Ipswich

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Ipswich hairdressing salon, see the Greater Brisbane services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

Loganlea

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Loganlea hairdressing salon, see the Greater Brisbane services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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South Bank

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our South Bank hairdressing salon, see the Greater Brisbane services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Burdekin

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Burdekin hairdressing salon, see the North Queensland services pages for a service list, prices and booking details or please call 07 4752 4288 or 07 4752 4248.

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Cairns

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Cairns hairdressing salon, see the Far North Queensland services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Townsville

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Townsville hairdressing salon, see the North Queensland services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Mooloolaba

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Mooloolaba hairdressing salon, see the Sunshine Coast services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

Bundaberg

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Bundaberg hairdressing salon, see the Wide Bay Burnett services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

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Gympie

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Gympie hairdressing salon, see the Wide Bay Burnett services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

Hervey Bay

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Hervey Bay hairdressing salon, see the Wide Bay Burnett services page for a service list, prices and booking details.

Kingaroy

We use the same products and facilities found in a real salon and offer a range of services such as styling, cutting, colouring, perming, and chemical straightening to paying clients.

To enjoy a full-service salon experience at our Kingaroy hairdressing salon, see the Kingaroy campus page for a service list, prices and booking details.

News and events

Barber Joel Dreier in action

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Helping people through haircuts

Some people want to follow in their families' footsteps, while others decide to forge their own path. Despite his mother and grandfather both being barbers, Joel Dreier wanted to take his career in a different direction. But after 15 years in the workforce, he decided to revisit the idea of a career in barbering.

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Townsville

Free apprenticeship for young barber

Master barber might sound like an old-world job title, but the profession is growing in popularity among young people like 19-year-old Denzel Carlos.

Lex Rabbett Hair Artist

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From colouring classes to international hair expos

TAFE Queensland hairdressing graduate Lex Rabbett is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, mentoring, living your truth and never giving up on your goals.

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