Hair extension training
Become a qualified hair extension specialist with flexible online or in-person training. Choose complete beginner training or add individual methods to your existing services.
Hands-on
Best for complete beginners who want hands-on classroom learning with immediate tutor feedback.Â
Learn 4 core methods
Nano Rings · Micro Rings · Tapes · Celebrity Weave
Start immediately
Best for complete beginners who want flexible home learning with online tutor support and immediate course access.
Learn 4 core methods
Nano Rings · Micro Rings · Tapes · Celebrity Weave
Flexible
Best for choosing the methods you want to learn, with the flexibility to train online or in person.
Choose 1 to 6 methods
Nano Rings, Micro Rings, Tapes, Celebrity Weave, Fusion Bonds (K-Tips), Invisible Weave. Nano Weaveâ„¢ is an advanced add-on, selected separately.
Flexible
Best for choosing the methods you want to learn, with the flexibility to train online or in person.
Choose 1 to 6 methods
Nano Rings, Micro Rings, Tapes, Celebrity Weave, Fusion Bonds (K-Tips), Invisible Weave. Nano Weaveâ„¢ is an advanced add-on, selected separately.
No previous hairdressing or hair extension experience is required for our complete courses. We’ll guide you through the methods, practical skills, live model work and business essentials needed to begin offering hair extension services.
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Hands-on
Best for complete beginners who want hands-on classroom learning with immediate tutor feedback.Â
Start immediately
Best for complete beginners who want flexible home learning with online tutor support and immediate course access.
Flexible
Best for learners who want more choice over the methods included in their training, with hands-on tuition and immediate tutor feedback.
Customisable
Best for adding new methods or creating a flexible training package around the skills you want to learn.
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| Best for | Beginners who want hands-on classroom learning | Beginners who want flexible home learning | More choice over methods with hands-on classroom training | Adding methods or building a flexible training package from home |
| Methods | 4 core methods | 4 core methods | Choose 1–6 | Choose 1–6 |
| Kit | Included | Included | Included | Optional |
| Price (inc VAT) | £597 · From £55/mo | £597 · From £55/mo | From £295 | From £145 |
| Support | Immediate tutor feedback + ongoing support | Ongoing online tutor support | Immediate tutor feedback + ongoing support | Ongoing online tutor support |
| View dates → | Start online → | Build in-person → | Build online → |
Complete courses include Nano Rings, Micro Rings, Tapes and Celebrity Weave. The others are additional upskilling options.
Advanced add-on
Nano Weaveâ„¢ is an advanced weave method designed to create a discreet finish, including for clients with finer hair. The method uses a very small, discreet weave attachment and is taught as a separate advanced training option.
Upskill option
The Invisible Weave method ensures there are no visible attachments at the base of the extensions. This method uses attachments hidden inside the weave, secured with no heat, no tight braids and no glue, so they cannot be seen when the hair is worn down or styled up.
Included in Complete training
Similar to micro rings, but 90% smaller. These are the smallest and most discreet method available with no heat or glue. Perfect for all hair types and also highly suited to clients with finer hair.
Included in Complete training
The latest method to hit the UK market and currently very popular among celebrities. Extremely quick application and removal using small wefts taped to the natural hair. Ideal to create extra length and thickness.
Included in Complete training
The Celebrity Weave is the safest weaving method on the market whilst still being secure. The weft is sewn onto a track created using micro rings so no tight braids are necessary. This method can help to give extra thick volume quickly and easily.
Included in Complete training
Individual extensions secured using a micro ring. Now one of the most popular individual hair extension methods on the market, as no heat or glue is required for application or removal.
Upskill option
Individual extensions applied using keratin tips and a heat connector iron. This method is very secure and still popular among clients.
Whether you’re completely new to hair extensions or already working in the industry and want to add new methods, you can choose the training route that works best for you.
If you’re a complete beginner, our Complete Hair Extension Training is the best place to start. You’ll learn four core methods: Nano Rings, Micro Rings, Tapes and Celebrity Weave, alongside the essential theory, practical skills and business knowledge you need to begin offering hair extension services.
Complete training is available either online or in person at one of our UK training locations, so you can choose the learning format that suits you best. Both Complete options include a full professional kit.
If you want to focus on particular methods or add new techniques to your existing services, you can also Build Your Own Course.
Build Your Own training is available both in person and online. You can choose 1 to 6 methods and select the training format that suits your goals.
All in-person courses include a professional kit. Online Build Your Own courses are available with or without a kit.
All Maxwell Melia Academy hair extension courses, online and in person, are ABT and CPD accredited.
Ongoing support is one of the features our students value most. Your support doesn’t end when your training does. You can continue asking questions through WhatsApp and our graduate Facebook community, with the team answering support questions weekly.Â
You’ll also receive lifetime course updates. Whenever we update your course with new techniques, information or training content, the latest material is automatically added to your training portal, helping you keep your knowledge up to date.
Real experiences from students who have trained online and in person with Maxwell Melia Academy.
“Maxwell Melia are amazing!! I did their online course in 4 different methods. The kit is fantastic with practice hair, both types of beads, thread and all the tools you need for starting up. They gave me so much support and confidence, I can’t thank them enough.”
Amy Louise Arnold
“I recently completed the hair extensions course with Maxwell Melia, and I couldn’t be happier! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and patient. The hands-on practice gave me the confidence to perform extensions on real clients.”
Kathrynne Rosemary
“I’ve recently passed my course and I feel so confident and happy now — that’s all thanks to Maxwell Melia Academy. The videos and training given were all so well explained.”
Ayshan
“I completed a course for Nanos and Tape hair extensions. I could conveniently make time around my schedule, and I got so much support from the WhatsApp chat and the graduates Facebook group.”
Aimee Bickerton
Choose Complete Training or Build Your Own, then select online or in-person learning where available.
Work through your theory and complete your practical training.
Complete the required live model case studies with support from the training team.
Qualify and continue receiving support through the graduate community.
On every one of our courses, you will learn how to:
Cutting includes:
If chosen, you also receive a full professional kit so you can get started right away. Depending on the course, this may include:
At Maxwell Melia, we believe in supporting you as much as possible, so we go above and beyond to include extras not offered by other training providers. You will also receive:
Tell us about your experience and how you’d prefer to learn, and our training team can help you choose the right option.
Choose flexible online training or hands-on in-person learning, with accredited certification, professional tools and ongoing support to help you move from training to taking clients.
