Award-nominated educator Davide Spinelli has officially launched DS Hair Education (www.dshaireducation.com), a ground-breaking online learning platform designed to make high-quality, supportive hair education accessible to stylists everywhere.

Many stylists struggle to find affordable, structured education and personal guidance once they leave an academy. DS Hair Education was created to bridge that gap.

The only online education platform where hairdressers can receive individual guidance and feedback, DS Hair Education redefines how stylists learn and grow. After years of teaching across the UK, Europe, and beyond, Davide has distilled his signature method – rooted in clarity, structure, and confidence-building – into a digital experience that combines step-by-step tutorials with real mentorship.

“Education shouldn’t just show how to cut hair, it should help stylists understand why,” says Davide. “DS Hair Education is built on that principle. It’s a place where every hairdresser, no matter their background or experience level, can learn at their own pace while receiving real feedback and support.”

The new platform goes beyond traditional video tutorials and at launch offers more than 30 in-depth lessons across five key categories:

1. The Big-Inning – the essential foundations: scissor control, sectioning, and comb work
2. The Mechanics – how elevation, over-direction, and tools affect results
3. Drying & Iron Work – wrap-drying, blow-drying, and finishing techniques
4. Fringes – precision and balance for every face shape
5. Foundation Haircuts – classic shapes for all hair types

Each haircut is divided into 10 focused episodes, allowing learners to revisit specific sections and master individual movements – making the experience clear, practical, and efficient.

But what truly sets DS Hair Education apart is its mentorship programme. Subscribers can access live video sessions with Davide, submit their work for personalised feedback, and become part of a supportive community focused on progress, not perfection.

“When I was learning, I always wished someone could watch my work and tell me what I was doing right or wrong,” Davide explains. “That’s why I built this platform – to give people that level of personal guidance I once needed.”

This launch marks another major milestone in Davide’s journey as one of the UK’s most respected educators. In 2025, he was shortlisted for Educator of the Year at both the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards and the Creative HEAD Most Wanted Awards, recognising his exceptional contribution to technical education and mentorship.

About DS Hair Education

DS Hair Education is a digital learning platform founded by educator and stylist Davide Spinelli. Designed to make high-quality education accessible and affordable, it combines more than 30 clear, step-by-step tutorials with live mentorship and feedback opportunities. The platform focuses on foundational learning – the essential techniques and movements that empower stylists to build confidence, precision, and creativity in their daily salon work.
Visit www.dshaireducation.com to explore courses and join the community.

About Davide Spinelli

Davide Spinelli is a UK-based educator, stylist, and member of the Aveda Art Team, with over a decade of international teaching experience. Known for his structured yet empathetic approach, Davide specialises in breaking down the mechanics of haircutting into simple, teachable steps. His philosophy “Master the movements. Then master the haircut.” underpins every course and mentorship he delivers.

Davide’s expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including shortlists for Trend Vision, British Hairdressing Awards London Hairdresser of the Year, The Big One, and Fellowship Image, as well as Educator of the Year 2025 for both the Fellowship for British Hairdressing Awards and Creative HEAD’s Most Wanted Awards.

He continues to educate globally, collaborating with salons, academies, and brands including Elgon, while now offering his signature clarity, structure, and support to a worldwide audience through DS Hair Education.

The Curl Confidence Method

The hairdressing industry has a problem with curls. 

For years, stylists have admitted they feel unprepared, under-trained and nervous about working with textured hair. The fear of saying the wrong thing. The fear of cutting the wrong way. The fear of offending. And in that silence, clients with curls have been overlooked, frustrated, and left feeling like their hair doesn’t belong in the salon chair. 

Multi-award-winning stylist and educator Emma, founder of  THB Academy, has lived and seen these challenges first-hand. She has trained over 60 stylists in curl education through her Curly Craft Masterclass, built a thriving curl service inside her own award-winning salon, and listened to countless stylists confess they “avoid curls” because of fear. 

It was clear the industry didn’t need another one-day course. It needed a framework. 

And so, The Curl Confidence Method – See It. Speak It. Shape It. Support It. was created. 

Why The Curl Confidence Method matters 

There has never been anything like this in UK curl education. 

Most education either focuses only on cutting, or gets drowned out on social media with quick tips and half-truths that leave stylists more overwhelmed than empowered. 

The Curl Confidence Method is different. It is a protected, trademarked education framework that provides certainty and clarity across four key pillars: 

• SEE IT – Recognising curl patterns, density, porosity and behaviour with absolute confidence — no more guesswork. 

• SPEAK IT – The consultation language that removes fear of saying the wrong thing and builds instant trust with clients who often arrive nervous from past salon experiences. 

• SHAPE IT – A repeatable, structured cutting approach that delivers predictable, lasting results every time. 

• SUPPORT IT – Ongoing support from Emma, ready-to-use resources, and marketing strategies that give stylists confidence to run and grow curly services in their business. 

This is not a social media trend. This is not a one-day demo. This is a new standard of education, built to raise confidence, remove overwhelm, and finally give curls the place they deserve in professional hairdressing. 

Hybrid education for real-world results 

The Curl Confidence Method is taught as a hybrid programme: 

• Online foundations build knowledge and consultation confidence before stylists even step into the classroom. 

• In-person training (Curly Craft Masterclass) delivers the live, hands-on experience of SHAPE IT with Emma guiding, correcting, and building certainty in real time. 

• Ongoing online support keeps stylists progressing afterwards, with resources, automation tools and marketing strategies they can apply immediately in their salon. 

Stylists also gain access to a private community space, off social media. Here, they can ask questions, share wins, and grow in a safe and supportive environment — without the noise, comparison and overwhelm of online platforms. Social media can then be used as a tool to enhance their services, not drown them out. 

Raising the bar for curl education 

By trademarking The Curl Confidence Method, Emma Jarvis is making sure curls are no longer treated as an afterthought. This is about setting the bar higher — giving stylists and salon owners a clear, repeatable, and profitable way to work with curls that has never been offered before. 

“This isn’t just a course. This is the framework I wish I’d had 25 years ago, when curls weren’t being spoken about and stylists like me were left to guess. The industry needs more than a class — it needs a method that removes fear and gives confidence. The Curl Confidence Method is that method. It’s clarity. It’s certainty. It’s the answer the industry has been waiting for,” says Emma. 

 About Emma 

Emma is the owner of The Hair Base salon and founder of THB Academy, based in Norfolk. With over 25 years of experience and more than 30 awards, including multiple Texture Stylist of the Year titles, she is recognised as a leading authority on curly hair education and salon business growth 

Emma Jarvis
THB Academy 

For more information click here

This isn’t your standard social media course. Casey is on a mission to help stylists let go of fear and perfectionism and instead learn how to bring personality to the forefront of their online presence.

Casey explains: “Social media can feel really hard…until you know how to use it. Nobody wants perfect, they want personality. People relate to people, not profiles and I’m ready to show stylists how to flip the fear and finally have fun online.”

For the first time, Casey will be sharing every single method he uses to connect with an audience on a deeper level. The focus? Building trust, creating loyalty and turning community into clients – monetising online platforms so stylists can step into six-figure hairstylist territory.

He adds: “It’s time to shake things up, make more money, attract more clients and, most importantly, enjoy the process.”

The course promises:

· No fluffy words. No bullsh*t.

· Real, practical methods that have fuelled Casey’s own success in building an award-winning online platform from zero.

· Empowerment to use the one thing nobody else has: your own unique point of view.

The 5 modules cover:

1. Resetting your page

2. Refocusing your content

3. Refreshing your passion

4. Reframing your POV

5. Rewarding & monetising your platforms

Casey adds: “If I can start from nothing and build an engaged online community that pays me back, anyone can. My goal is to empower stylists to cut through the noise, own their POV and turn it into profit.”

Casey’s Class of 2025 is designed to be inclusive, motivating and results-driven – “a place where nobody is overlooked and everyone wins.”

Join the waitlist for the free masterclass “GET PAID TO BE YOURSELF” and get exclusive discounts on Casey’s class of 2025

| Sunday 11 January 2026

| Windsor UK

| 10 am – 4 pm

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Ever been mid-blow-dry, spotted the dreaded lines, and prayed your client didn’t?

You’ve lifted, blended, and toned within an inch of your life – yet somehow those stripes still appear in the light.
We’ve all been there.

In this masterclass I’ll show you exactly how to fix those lines while you tone – no extra time, no panic, no stress – so you never finish a blonde and secretly hope the client doesn’t notice again.

Then we’ll take it further: how to capture your work properly, build authority online, and turn that skill into consistent bookings (and extra income).

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What you’ll learn

Balayage + Colour Technique

• Consultation skills to decode “bright but natural” requests
• Application techniques for an even lift and controlled saturation – but still BLONDE AF.
• How to correct or refresh existing colour without compromising condition
• If you make a mistake – how to turn harsh lines into soft, expensive blends
• Understanding the use of root shadowing & what it can achieve
• Smart toning choices to control warmth and keep results glossy, not dull

Social Media + Brand Growth
• The exact strategy that took me from 0 → 370 k followers in under two years
• How to plan, shoot and edit content that converts to bookings
• The apps and tools I use daily – no expensive set up needed
• Building a simple weekly routine so content creation fits around clients & normal life
• Monetising your social media: collaborations, education, and brand income streams

You’ll leave with practical notes, a new way of working, some free goodies and content you can start posting immediately! What’s not to love

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The experience
• Look & learn session in a small group setting (ask every question you’ve ever wanted to)
• Lunch provided

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You’ll walk away with
• Confidence to tackle any blonde request that walks through your door
• A clear method for flawless, lived-in blends
• A strategy to grow your online presence and attract the clients you actually want
• Real-world advice on turning social media into a serious revenue stream

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Spaces are limited.
The last class sold out fast – secure your seat early if you want in.

Reserve your place for 11 January 2026 now. 

If you’ve been scrolling through all that jaw-dropping colour work on social media, stumbled across Jaymz, and thought to yourself “I want a piece of that knowledge” then this is your sign to jump onto this class​​

This is the ultimate intro to bold, beautiful, head-turning hair that you’re clients are desperate to have. Basically, no more winging it with your colour and hoping your pink or and green blend, or saying any random thing that pops into your head when your client asks “how and when will my colour fade”

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Let’s break it down—here’s what you’ll learn (no shade if you’re a total newbie, you’re very welcome here):

• What exactly are you using? We’re talking all jazz that gets the hair ‘creative’, know your stuff before you fluff.

• Fast, flawless, salon friendly application techniques. no more praying to the hair gods. It’s time to make some money WITHOUT the re-do’s or the text messages at midnight from a concerned client.​

• Formulation hacks that’ll have you feeling like a formulation god . Create them customised colours to make your clients hair look even more iconic.  No more slapping it on straight from the pot.

• How to tell if you’ve lifted enough, or lifted too much. Sometimes you can over do it without realising. 

• Ways to attract more creative clients who are dyeing for something different.

• No faffing around, speed up your service time without the added stress​

• Aftercare that actually keeps colour popping, because nobody wants a pastel that fades faster than a TikTok trend right?!?

• Plus, everyone gets a goodybag with goodies worth £150

This class is perfect for stylists, new and fresh or a little more seasoned with a sore back. Who ever you are, if you want to turn heads and paint outside the lines then get yo butt booked! 

In the morning :
Join Jaymz for an in-depth salon friendly colour demonstration along side a presentation as he walks you through the technique, the do’s, don’ts, how’s and why’s. We know, it’s an early one, so we will have lots of caffeine ready for anyone who needs it.

Observe closely, take notes, and ask questions while he shares his expert tips. Don’t you fret though, no question is a silly question. This is your time to ask and get them answers you’ve been ‘dyeing’ to know. 

Break

We eat some snacks, have a break, go for a wee etc at this point, only for a small amount of time as there is lot’s to learn. But snacking is encouraged through out the day​​

In the afternoon :
Put your new fresh knowledge into practice. Let’s get the creative juices flowin, get creative on some hair, get real time feedback from Jaymz, and become confident of your new knowledge. Now is the time to get creative, bounce ideas off each other and become the best creative stylist we can be.

2^nd November, The Watt Downham Market

Click here to book! 

The Collection launch provides direct access to the latest developments from Sassoon Academy, the creative hub where innovation meets precision. Led by the esteemed Sassoon Creative Team, the programme offers an immersive experience into the latest Sassoon collection, blending artistic vision with expert craftsmanship.

LIBERTINE COLLECTION LAUNCH

Exclusive access to the unveiling of the latest Academy Collection with the Sassoon Creative Team, led by Senior International Creative Director Mark Hayes. Soak up the atmosphere in the Soho HQ for this one-day seminar with live demonstrations, model presentations, and expert insights into the newest cutting and colouring techniques. Suitable for all levels – a day of inspiration.

London 13 October £394 inc VAT

3-DAY AND 5-DAY COLLECTION EXPERIENCE Designed for experienced professionals, this immersive programme provides exclusive access to the Sassoon Academy think tank, where innovation comes to life. Led by the Sassoon Creative Team, this course combines stunning model presentations, expert led demonstrations, and hands on workshops that explore both cutting and colouring techniques from the latest Sassoon collection. Expect a bold, fashion forward approach—challenging and inspiring, redefining your creative process.

Whether you choose the 3-day course for a more focused approach or the 5-day course for a deeper dive, both options provide direct access to the Sassoon Creative Team and the latest collection techniques.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

The latest collection techniques in cutting and colouring – Master modern, bold looks.

Live model demonstrations – Witness and replicate the latest Sassoon creations.

The creative process – Understand how to translate inspiration into stunning work.

Hands-on sessions in cut, colour or both (depending on your speciality) – Apply what you ’ ve learned with practical experience.

Exclusive insight from the Sassoon Creative Team – Learn from the very best in the industry.

This course is totally interactive, allowing you to ask questions and make the most of the pool of talent available to you.

IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU? This programme is perfect for professionals who:

Have 5+ years of salon experience Hold an NVQ Level 2 (or country equivalent) Want to elevate their creative skills and be inspired by the latest trends. If you ’re ready to redefine your boundaries and become an industry innovator, this course is for you.

Booking link! 

LIBERTINE COLLECTION COURSE

5-DAY (£1743 inc VAT)

3 NOVEMBER 2025

12 JANUARY 2026

2 MARCH 2026

Booking link!

3-DAY (£1229 inc VAT)

24 November

Booking link! 

Choose one, mix two, or go for the full trio.

10:00am – 11:30am The Iconic Sassoon Bob

Timeless technique + secret insights. Discover the techniques behind crafting a structured bob with clean lines, sharp graduation, and impeccable movement. Understand how to adapt the cut to flatter different face shapes, and explore both sleek and relaxed finishes. Gain insider knowledge on cutting the Sassoon way, plus tips on finishing, product choice, and maintenance to ensure your bobs always look effortlessly cool. Includes a Sassoon workbook for continued learning.

12:00pm – 1:30pm Wash & Wear Soho Boho Layers

Relaxed, lived-in styling with a graphic edge. Discover how to create a relaxed, lived-in aesthetic with seamless layering and detailing techniques. Discover how to enhance natural movement while maintaining the integrity of the cut. Whether aiming for soft flow, tousled texture, or a sleek undone look, you ’ll master the art of effortless hair with precision. Includes a Sassoon workbook for continued learning.

3:00pm – 4:30pm The Pixie Cut

Textured, low-maintenance, and always chic, discover the precision and creativity behind the Pixie cut. You ’ll master soft graduated geometry, internal shape building, and versatile styling techniques to suit any client. From sleek and polished to textured and tousled, discover how to tailor the Pixie for bold, confident, and wearable results. Includes a Sassoon workbook to take your skills beyond the session

All sessions include a Sassoon workbook

House of Sassoon, Soho  — London’s creative landmark

October 10 | Each session: 90 minutes

£100 per workshop (inc. VAT)

The course will be led by OSMO Curl Expert, Jude Taylor, who will share expert insights, live demonstrations, and hands-on training. Attendees will practice on mannequin heads, mastering the art of defining, styling, and cutting curls to achieve polished, professional results.

OSMO Curly Hair 101 is open to all hair professionals who want to expand their expertise in curly hair care and styling.

Course Highlights:

· Clear education on curly hair types and their unique needs

· How to build essential care routines to support healthy, hydrated curls

· How to avoid common curly hair mistakes

· Myth-busting: separating curly hair facts from fiction

· Product knowledge on how to choose the right formula for every curl type

· Cutting techniques on how to create a rounded, layered curly shape

· Styling methods, including diffusing tools and techniques for defined curls

Attendees are required to bring a full hairdressing kit, including sectioning clips, a variety of brushes (paddle, round, smoothing), grips, bands, hairdryer, straighteners, curling wand, tongs, and a mannequin head.

Dates and Costs are wholesaler independently set.

To locate your nearest OSMO wholesaler, visit www.osmohair.co.uk

#HereToTalk2025

Revealing an online training launch, Tom is underlining the quest for survival, resilience, and the power of conversation to heal.

The training is designed for individuals, communities, and organisations across borders. Evidence‑based methods using real-world experience and proven communication frameworks will be delivered online but rooted in empathy, connection, and cultural sensitivity. Participants will leave equipped not just with knowledge, but with confidence to act—creating safer environments where someone’s life might depend on one conversation.

The fee is a brilliant one: £39

Remember this insight can help save from

someone suffering

“I urge people to help spread the word and share our training on social media using #HereToTalk2025 and #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Organisations, influencers, and media are invited to join the movement and help us reach more hearts and minds,” says Tom.

Visit HereToTalkTraining.com to sign up or learn more

10 years and powering on

This launch is especially meaningful as it coincides with the 10‑year anniversary of the founding of Lions Barber Collective by Tom Chapman. It was back in September 10 2015 when Tom launched his charity after he lost a friend to suicide. Some 10 years later, despite challenges and changes which prompted the closure of the charity, Tom’s journey and mission remain unwavering. He is committed to continually finding ways to support anyone at risk or suffering.

“It has not been an easy journey. There have been moments when I wanted to give it all up and never did. The Lions Barber Collective became a charity in 2018 and closed as a charity in 2024. This mission has become my purpose. We have lost people along the way, but we have also had such a positive impact on so many people, and saved many lives, that we must continue. With our remote online training I hope that we can reach people from around the globe and create safer conversations and early intervention when it comes to suicide and mental well‑being—saving lives with one conversation at a time,” says Tom.

So valuable

Drawing on the spirit and legacy of Lions Barber Collective, the HereToTalk Online Training is an accessible, award‑winning programme designed to:

• Empower participants to engage confidently and compassionately in conversations around mental health distress.
• Foster early intervention, crisis recognition, and emotional support.
• Be delivered remotely, breaking geographical barriers to reach global audiences.
• Amplify the mission of destigmatizing mental health through proactive, human‑centred communication.

Why World Suicide Prevention Day matters…

This is a global moment for solidarity, awareness, and proactive mental health action.

For all enquiries contact Tom Chapman at info@heretotalktraining.com

On this special night, all four floors of Ena Salon will be transformed into a hub of creativity, showcasing the very best of hairdressing talent. Attendees will experience live demonstrations in cutting, colouring, styling, and barbering, delivered by leading educators and renowned guest artists from across the industry. 

Designed for professionals, Open House 2025 offers an exclusive opportunity to: 

• Connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders. 

• Be inspired by world-class artistry and new techniques. 

• Witness creativity in action across multiple disciplines of hairdressing. 

“This event is about more than just showcasing talent,” says co-owner of Allilon and Ena salon, Johnny Othona. “It’s about creating a space where our community can come together, learn from one another, and leave feeling motivated to push the boundaries of their craft and having raised money for a cause close to our hearts.” 

All proceeds from the event will go directly to support Euston Foodbank, making Open House 2025 not only a celebration of creativity but also an evening of giving back. 

Event Details:

Venue: Ena Salon, 5 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, WC2B 5DG

Date: Friday, 10 October 2025

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Tickets: £25 IN ADVANCE OR £40 ON THE DOOR* – Available now HERE: Allilon Education Open House 2025 

Proudly supported by partners: Davines, Phorest, and Vish. 

This isn’t your standard social media course. Nope. Our Casey is on a mission to help stylists let go of fear and perfectionism and instead learn how to bring personality to the forefront of their online presence.

Casey says: “Social media can feel really hard…until you know how to use it. Nobody wants perfect, they want personality. People relate to people, not profiles and I’m ready to show stylists how to flip the fear and finally have fun online.”

What’s on the course?

For the first time, Casey will be sharing every single method he uses to connect with an audience on a deeper level. The focus? Building trust, creating loyalty and turning community into clients – monetising online platforms so stylists can step into six-figure hairstylist territory.

 “It’s time to shake things up, make more money, attract more clients and, most importantly, enjoy the process.”

The course promises:

• No fluffy words. No bullsh*t.
• Real, practical methods that have fuelled Casey’s own success in building an award-winning online platform from zero.
• Empowerment to use the one thing nobody else has: your own unique point of view.

The 5 modules cover:

1. Resetting your page
2. Refocusing your content
3. Refreshing your passion
4. Reframing your POV
5. Rewarding & monetising your platforms

Casey says: “If I can start from nothing and build an engaged online community that pays me back, anyone can. My goal is to empower stylists to cut through the noise, own their POV and turn it into profit.”

Book now

Casey’s Class of 2025 is designed to be inclusive, motivating and results-driven – “a place where nobody is overlooked and everyone wins.”

Join the waitlist for the free masterclass “GET PAID TO BE YOURSELF” and get exclusive discounts on Casey’s class of 2025:

Casey’s Class of 2025 Waitlist

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