The Hair Academy Team
The hair academy team consists of highly qualified tutors who are continuously maintaining and developing their hairdressing and teaching skills, ensuring they have total commitment to supporting students throughout their training programme by inspiring, motivating and enthusing learners in a fun and innovative way, keeping passion for the industry to the forefront of each learner’s training experience
Kay Hopkins – Training Manager/Quality lead/ IQA
kay@thehairacademy.co.uk
I have been within the field of hairdressing for more than 29 years and I am passionate about the hairdressing industry and all it encompasses. Over the years I have been a style director, salon manager, educator and IV.
A few years ago I was offered the exciting opportunity to become the training manager for The Hair Academy. A role which is very different from hairdressing but equally exciting, challenging and rewarding.
Seeing The Academy from another perspective has given me the drive and ambition, along with an amazing team to support the new apprentices to be the successful hairstylists of tomorrow.
Amanda Bellenie – Academy Salon Manager/Tutor
mandy@thehairacademy.co.uk
I have been in the hairdressing industry for 25+ years and at The Hair Academy for 10. I am part of an enthusiastic and friendly team.
I teach NVQ levels 2,3,4, Barbering and Customer Service at levels 2 and 3. I am very passionate and enjoy passing my knowledge and experience onto those who have the same creativity and passion.
When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching boxing and family days out.
Anna Kettle – Academy Salon Manager/ Tutor
anna@thehairacademy.co.uk
I have been working at The Hair Academy for 5+ years, before this I was a busy stylist in a salon. During my time in the salon I was asked to take some of the training sessions and really enjoyed it. I was due a change of career, but did not want to give up hairdressing. I applied for a position at The Hair Academy and never looked back.
I enjoy passing on my knowledge and teaching the next generation of stylists, every day is different. I work with a great group of assessors who each bring something different to the Academy. We all make learning fun and interactive.
When I am not working at the Academy you can find me out in my caravan or watching Motorsports, I especially love Formula 1.
Alison Ball – Quality support/ IQA/Tutor
alison@thehairacademy.co.uk
I work as an Assessor at The Hair Academy 2 days a week training NVQ level 2 work based learners. I also work as a stylist in a salon which keeps me current and connected to salon experiences.
I love the creativity and variety of hairdressing as a career, every day is different and brings new challenges and opportunities. I moved into teaching gradually over the years and get enormous satisfaction from watching the learners develop the skills they will need to become successful, busy stylists in the future.
At The Hair Academy, we offer personalised training to meet individual needs in small, friendly groups and in an encouraging atmosphere to enable them to reach their full potential.
In my personal time I enjoy fitness classes and love to ski in the French Alps on holiday.
ANNA DE CICCO – TUTOR
anna@thehairacademy.co.uk
I have been working within the hairdressing industry for over 10 years
I have achieved various qualifications within the hair academy itself and I am extremely passionate about my job. I get a great thrill from passing on my knowledge and helping others achieve their career goals.
Alongside working in the academy, I also run my own column in a very busy salon, doing hair and nails and In my spare time if I am not hairdressing, I am horse riding and cooking
SOPHIE PERFECT – TUTOR
sophie@thehairacademy.co.uk
I have been hairdressing for 16 years and teaching for 11 years.
Before this, I was senior stylist in a busy salon. I am passionate about the hairdressing industry and love passing my knowledge on to the next generation.
I work part time teaching level 2 and level 3 qualifications and am lucky to work as part of a friendly and supportive team.
In my spare time you’ll find me crafting or spending time with friends and family.
