Frequently Asked Questions

Yes of course! You are being taught by the UK’s leading hair extension training academy where our name is highly recognised and praised in the industry. All of our courses are ABT Accredited and VTCT Skills Endorsed, which will allow you to obtain public liability insurance once you have completed.

Absolutely not. We accept people from all backgrounds to undertake our courses as it is not about what you know, it is how much you are willing to learn. Some of our most successful graduates have gone on to own very well known extension brands and salons around the world.

Included in your course will be a full professional starter kit (worth over £200), exclusive access to our step-by-step course materials, hard-copy manual, your Belle Academy certificate and an exclusive 20% off trade discount to purchase hair from the best suppliers.

Yes of course, just add as many methods you wish to your basket and we will handle the rest. You can combine online and classroom courses to build a full range of skills.

Yes. We will match any like-for-like accredited course price. Simply get in touch before booking and we will honour the lower price.

You will receive a Belle Academy certificate on completion of your course. This is an ABT Accredited and VTCT Skills Endorsed qualification which is recognised by all major insurers and allows you to obtain public liability insurance to work professionally.

We run courses across 25 locations throughout the UK — including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool and many more. View all course locations and dates here.

Our classroom courses are one day (approximately 8–10 hours). You’ll cover theory, product knowledge, a full demonstration from your educator and hands-on practice on a training head.

Everything you need is included in your starter kit which will be provided on the day. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothing and a positive attitude!

A £50 deposit secures your place on any classroom course. The remaining balance can be paid at any time before your training date.

Don’t worry — your educator will work with you throughout the day to ensure you reach the required standard. If you still need extra support, we will offer additional help free of charge until you feel confident and ready.

Yes. You can pay a £50 deposit to secure your place and pay the remaining balance in instalments before your course date. Clearpay and Laybuy options are also available at checkout.

No. You will not need to separately purchase a kit — this is included within your online course fee and will be sent to you by recorded delivery within 7 working days of booking.

Your training materials are emailed to you upon booking where you will be provided with a login to our online portal. You will have access to step-by-step tutorial videos, a hard-copy manual and all course content for 14 days.

You will be assessed by a fully qualified educator and hairdresser who has been teaching hair extensions for years — expert knowledge at your fingertips.

Yes, our assessors will be available for you to communicate with throughout your 14-day access period. Full contact details will be provided in your booking confirmation email.

We always aim to assess your work within 7 days of receiving it, but most of the time it is much quicker than that.

We have found 14 days to be a sufficient amount of time to complete the course. However, if your circumstances are different, just give us a call or drop us a message and we can work something out!

You are more than welcome to attend one of our group/classroom style courses once you have completed the online course — free of charge!

Your professional starter kit includes: The Belle Academy Step By Step Manual, Consultation Sheets and Aftercare Advice, The Heat Connector, Belle Academy Nail Tip Hair, Stick Tip Hair, Extension Colour Chart, Training Head and Clamp, Hairdressing Scissor and Thinning Scissor Set, Hairdressing Razor, Extension Hairbrush, Pin Tail Comb, Sectioning Clips, Heat Protection Discs, Micro Ring Closing Pliers, Micro Ring Application Tool, Micro Rings, Shrink Links, and Removal Solution.

For classroom courses, your kit is provided on the day of your training. For online courses, your kit is sent by recorded delivery within 7 working days of booking, which you should receive within a further 3 working days.

Yes. All graduates receive a permanent 20% trade discount to purchase professional equipment and hair from our recommended suppliers. Details are provided with your certificate.