Are you thinking about pursuing a career in the world of hairdressing? You’ve come to the right place! Hairdressing is a profession that combines creativity with technical mastery and offers many opportunities for professional development. In this article, we will answer the most frequently asked questions we receive about hairdressing studies.
To study hairdressing, you have the option of enrolling in a Vocational Training Institute (IEK). IEKs offer specialized programs that prepare you for the practice of the profession. In Thessaloniki, IEK Gianneri Academy is an excellent choice, as it is recognized by the Ministry of Education as a Private IEK and equal to the Public.
Gianneri Academy stands out because the training is based on the world-renowned Vidal Sassoon technique and focuses on practical training on live models. This means that from day one you will gain real-world experience that will help you in your professional career.
Hairdressing studies last two years, or 4 semesters. In addition, a fifth semester of internship in real hairdressing salons or barbershops is included. This internship is particularly important because it gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in real working conditions and gain experience before you graduate.
Each semester has specific goals and progressive difficulty, so that you can gradually build your skills from the basics to more advanced techniques.
Yes, to enroll in an IEK you absolutely need a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a basic requirement that applies to all IEKs in Greece. The high school diploma is the educational foundation that will help you successfully attend both the theoretical and practical courses of the program.
If you have not yet completed high school, you can consider the option of external examination or other alternative routes to obtain the diploma.
The hairdressing curriculum is highly comprehensive and combines theoretical with practical courses. At IEK Gianneri Academy you will learn basic and advanced haircutting techniques, such as women’s haircut shapes (square, round, triangle), layering techniques and freehand techniques.
You will also specialize in hairstyling techniques including straightening, blow drying, hairstyles with curls and rollers, as well as bridal and evening hairstyles. In the field of hair coloring, you will learn chroma, basic and advanced hair coloring techniques such as balayage, ombre, babylights and highlights.
Theoretical courses include head anatomy, dermatology, material technology, hairdressing salon organization and professional behavior.
Absolutely! After successfully completing your studies at IEK Gianneri Academy, you will receive a state diploma with the title “Hairdressing Technician”. This diploma is fully recognized by the Ministry of Education and equivalent to that of the Public IEK.
The diploma gives you the opportunity to participate in ASEP competitions with a credit of 150 points for appointment in the public sector. Furthermore, the diploma is recognized in all European Union countries as a post-secondary vocational training diploma level 5+, which opens up avenues for employment abroad.
After completing the fifth semester, you will receive a license to practice your profession after passing exams from the Ministry of Education. This license allows you to legally work as a professional hairdresser in any workplace.
Employment opportunities are many and varied. You can work in hair salons, hotels, advertising agencies, television stations, theaters, film productions and entertainment venues. You can also look for work in chain stores with hair care products.
One of the greatest opportunities offered by hairdressing studies is the possibility of entrepreneurship. IEK Gianneri Academy prepares you specifically for this purpose, offering the possibility of immediately establishing a hair salon or barbershop business after graduation.
With the state diploma you will obtain, you can legally open and operate your own hair salon. The curriculum also includes courses in organizing and operating a hair salon, as well as marketing, which will help you manage your business.
Internships are one of the program’s strongest points. IEK Gianneri Academy offers a full semester of internships in hair salons and barbershops with which it collaborates. This internship is mandatory and an integral part of your studies.
In addition, from the second semester you start practicing on live models within the school, which gives you real experience and confidence in your movements. This combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application prepares you ideally for your professional career.
Of course! During your studies you will have the opportunity to specialize in various areas of hairdressing. In particular, you will learn advanced dyeing techniques such as color correction, balayage, ombre, babylights, foilayage and color melt.
In the field of hairstyles, you will specialize in bridal and evening hairstyles, techniques with bobs and nets, as well as low buns. You will also learn advanced haircut techniques such as point cutting, slice cutting and freehand techniques.
These specializations give you a competitive advantage in the job market and help you offer high-quality services to your clients.
The cost of studies varies depending on the institution you choose. IEK Gianneri Academy offers preferential prices for those with many children and the unemployed upon presentation of the corresponding card, which makes studies more affordable.
You must take into account that the cost of studies is an investment in your future, as hairdressing is a profession with many job opportunities and potential for high incomes. For exact information about costs and financing possibilities, it would be best to contact IEK directly.
This is a very important question that concerns many prospective students. In fact, men’s hairdressing & barbering studies are different more specialized studies compared to hairdressing studies. IEK Gianneri Academy offers comprehensive training that prepares you both for working in traditional hair salons and for establishing a barbershop & barbershop.
This flexibility in education gives you more options in your career path, as you can choose the field that interests you the most or even combine both.
Hairdressing studies are an excellent choice for those looking for a creative profession with many prospects. With the right education and the necessary practical training, you can build a successful career in the exciting world of hairdressing.
