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October Open Day!
Come along to our Open Day on Wednesday, 15th October 2025 to find out more about how a Cut Above qualification can land you the job of your dreams.
15th October 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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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
Eisha Teiho
Eisha has been recognised for overcoming challenges as a wahine Māori in barbering, a tāne (male) dominated industry.
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