The last day our campuses are open is Friday 20th December 2024. Campuses will reopen on Wednesday 15th January 2025. If you would like to chat to one of our staff about enrolling with us, simply fill in an enquiry form and we will talk you through your options when we are back on board in the new year.

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April Open Day!

Come along to our April Open Day to find out more about where a Cut Above qualification can take you.

Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 | 10am - 12pm & 5pm - 7pm

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Hairdressing, Makeup and Barbering Courses

Our courses have been giving students the edge they need to become hairstylists, barbers, makeup and prosthetic makeup artists of the future for more than forty years.

Developed to be contemporary, relevant and forward thinking, our course are delivered with passion, commitment and technical excellence.

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See What Our Students Are Up To

Gee Pikinga

After graduating from Cut Above Academy, Gee returned as a tutor to pave the way for the next generation of creatives.

Hannah Forster

After struggling at high school Hannah Forster found her strengths in the creative world of makeup.

Eisha Teiho

Eisha has been recognised for overcoming challenges as a wahine Māori in barbering, a tāne (male) dominated industry.

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