ProStylist Academy

Are you ready to elevate your hairstyling career to the next level?

ProStylist Academy is the first program of its kind in Australia, designed to elevate the careers of young Black hair stylists. This program spans four months, from November 2024 to March 2025, and includes eight intensive workshops. Participants will receive mentorship, training, and the opportunity to work at the Melbourne Fashion Festival in 2025.

Commitment and Criteria:

Identity:Must identify as Black, African, or of African descent (including African-American, Afro-descendant, or any other African heritage), Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous Australian, or First Nations.
Age: Must be over 18 years of age.
Experience: Must have experience working as a hairstylist. A qualification is NOT required.
Employment Status: Must be an active hair stylist [part-time or full-time], which can include working from home.
Commitment: Must be able to attend all workshops over the four months (both virtual and physical workshops in Melbourne).
Passion and Drive: Must demonstrate a strong passion for hair styling and a commitment to professional growth.
Submission:
- Submit Your Portfolio: You must submit 3 images of your best work.
- Show Us Your Work Area: You must submit an image of where you do your work.
- Show Us Who You Are: Share a 30- 60 second clip of your journey into the hair business.
- Send us Your Website & Socials: Send a link to your social platform or website
References: Must provide at least two references who can attest to the applicant's skills and dedication. [e.g. Could be a long-standing client or product supplier]

Personal Information

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Business Address

Date of Birth

Identity Verification

Do you identify as any of the following? (Select all that apply)

Qualifications and Experience

Do you have any hair qualifications - even if they aren't Australian-based?*

Yes

If yes, please specify your qualifications (including certifications):

How many years of experience do you have working as a hair stylist?*

Current Employment Status

Are you working as a full-time or a part-time hair stylist?*

Full Time

Part Time

If part-time, please provide details of your other employment (including whether you work from home):

Commitment

Are you able to commit to attending all eight intensive workshops over the four-month period (both virtual and physical workshops in Melbourne)?*

Yes

Passion and Drive

Describe your passion for hair styling and your commitment to professional growth:*

Social Media Links

Instagram*

Tiktok

Facebook

Others

Portfolio Submission

Submit a 30 - 60 seconds video describing your passion for hair styling or your journey in hair styling*

Image and video files

1 Media Clip added.

You must submit a 1 - 3 images showcasing your best work (Accepted format: PNG, JPEG)*

Image and video files

You must submit an image of where you do your work*

Image and video files

1 Media Clip added.

References (can be longstanding client)

Reference 1 Name *

Reference 1 Email *

Reference Number *

Reference Relationship *

Second Reference

Reference 2 Name

Reference 2 Email

Reference 2 Number

Reference 2 Relationship

Additional Information

Why do you want to join Prostylist Academy?

How did you hear about Prostylist Academy?

Submit your application by 31st October to be considered for the 2024 cohort.

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Are you ready to elevate your hairstyling career to the next level?

Commitment and Criteria:

Personal Information

Identity Verification

Qualifications and Experience

Current Employment Status

Commitment

Passion and Drive

Social Media Links

Portfolio Submission

References (can be longstanding client)

Additional Information

on a mission to empower black stylists