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How to become a hairdresser in Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Hairdressing, usually as an apprenticeship

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 3 years, paid throughout depending on the provider and how you study.

Most people do this as an apprenticeship, which means you are paid while you learn rather than paying for a course.

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Where people start

People come into this work from

  • Salon assistant
  • Retail
  • School leaver
Hairdresser$52,000 to $70,000, once qualified
Senior stylist or salon ownerYour own, with experience
What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Brisbane salons take apprentices steadily, and many will trial you as an assistant first. Renting a chair later is common and changes the economics.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

  • Ask whether it is an apprenticeship or a full fee course, they are very different.
  • Ask how much time you spend on the floor versus sweeping.
  • Ask what happens after, because chair rental is the usual next step.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.