Professional training, practical coaching, and a clear path from first technique to first paying client.
Your learning journey
Every path combines technique, real practice, personal feedback, and the business confidence to turn your skill into income.
4–26 weeks
From zero experience to your first paying clients.
Learn professional hair preparation, box braids, cornrows, two-strand twists, client care, and the foundations of working professionally.
5+ professional styles
£500–1,500/month potential
26–52 weeks
Go from good to sought-after.
Develop knotless braids, feed-in techniques, faux locs, advanced parting, finishing, portfolio presentation, and business fundamentals.
15+ advanced styles
£2,000–3,500/month potential
26–104 weeks
Build elite technique and a booked-out business.
Master geometric designs, sisterlocks, protective styling for all textures, salon management, advanced marketing, and industry leadership.
30+ master-level styles
£3,500–7,000/month potential
What you will learn
Start with control, care, and consistency.
Advance your technique and client experience.
Refine your craft and build a premium business.
Supported at every step
This is practical training with real assignments, live teaching, personal coaching, and professional assessment.
Week 1
Meet your dedicated coach, set your goals, receive your learning plan, and join the student community.
Weeks 3–4
Join a live fundamentals webinar, ask questions, and receive personal video feedback on your first assignment.
Week 6
Submit completed styles for professional evaluation and turn each round of feedback into stronger client-ready work.
Weeks 8–10
Choose an in-person home visit or a supervised online assessment and demonstrate your technique on a real client.
Week 11
Earn your Melanyn certification, launch your stylist profile, and begin receiving suitable client opportunities.
Common questions
Clear answers about learning, timing, payment, and what happens after graduation.
No. The Foundation course is designed for complete beginners and builds technique step by step.
Yes. Lessons are available on demand, with live sessions and coaching layered around a flexible weekly schedule.
Most students plan for five to eight hours each week, depending on their course level and practice pace.
Your coach can help you reset your learning plan, and flexible course extensions are available when needed.
Yes. The Academy offers staged payment options so students can spread the cost of their training.
Graduates receive certification and can join the Melanyn stylist platform, work independently, or take their portfolio to a salon.
Join the next Melanyn Academy cohort and take the first clear step towards professional certification and paid client work.