📸✨ Photoshoot day is almost here!
Tomorrow our Level 3 Hairdressing students step in front of the camera to showcase their creativity, skills and all the hard work they’ve been putting in.
Here’s a little throwback to some of our past photoshoots while we get excited for what this year’s group creates 👀✂️
We can’t wait to share the results!
Varda Academy
Every individual has the right to the best education available. We aim to be the provider of that education.
Varda is a Private Training Establishment situated in Hamilton's CBD
Study at VARDA and boost your career with NZQA qualifications in, hairdressing, barbering and make-up. Emphasis is placed on individual and self-paced learning to the estent possible within boundaries of relevant standard setting bodies.
20/08/2026
✨ MODEL CALL – MIKHAYLA’S FINALS ✨
Mikhayla is looking for 2 models for her final assessment on Thursday 3rd September! 💇🏽♀️✂️🎨
She is looking for models wanting one of these restyle cut and colour looks:
✨ Look 1: Dark with red mids & ends and restyle cut
✨ Look 2: Dark with blonde strip at front and restyle cut
Hair needs to be natural or light if coloured.
All models will need to come in for a consultation and strand test prior to the assessment.
If you’re interested in being a model, please message this post and Mikhayla will be in touch with you.
19/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations Libby & Riley! 🎉
Congratulations to you both on completing Hairdressing Level 3! ✂️✨
You have both worked so hard throughout your journey, and it has been amazing to see your confidence grow. You have demonstrated some amazing skills and should be so proud of what you’ve achieved.
You both made the most of your time by bringing in models and really getting stuck in, which helped you complete your work ahead of time. Your hard work, commitment and positive attitude really paid off! 👏
We’re so proud of you both and look forward to having you back for Year 2 – Professional Stylist! 💇♀️💇♂️
Well done Libby & Riley! ❤️
18/08/2026
🎉 Congratulations Gabby! 🎉
Congratulations Gabby on completing your Hairdressing Level 3! ✂️✨
You picked up your skills so quickly — you really are a natural talent! You were always great with your clients and showed such confidence in the salon. You listened well to instructions, took everything on board and were an absolute pleasure to teach.
We’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved and it’s so exciting to see you now starting the next chapter of your hairdressing journey with your new salon job! 💕✂️
Well done Gabby — you’ve worked hard and absolutely deserve this! ❤️
18/08/2026
📣 FINALS MODEL NEEDED 📣
Ujiara is getting ready to sit her Finals to become a fully qualified hairdresser and is on the hunt for 1 more model wanting a restyle colour and cut inspired by reference photo. Must be both cut and colour.
📅 Date: 26th August
⏰ Time: 9am or 1pm
✨ What’s needed:
• Must be reliable
• Available for a patch test, strand test, and short consultation beforehand
• Hair should be natural or light in colour if coloured
If you’re interested, comment below and Ujiara will get in contact with you!
18/08/2026
📣 FREE FINALS MODELS NEEDED 📣
Beth is getting ready to sit her Finals to become a fully qualified hairdresser and is on the hunt for 2 models wanting a restyle colour and cut inspired by reference photos. Must be both cut and colour.
📅 Date: 26th August
⏰ Time: 9am or 1pm
✨ What’s needed:
• Must be reliable
• Available for a patch test, strand test, and short consultation beforehand
• Hair should be natural or light in colour if coloured
If you’re interested, comment below and Beth will get in contact with you!
13/08/2026
🧴💈 Barbering meets product creation!
Our barber students have been getting hands-on in the classroom, creating their very own hair products from scratch!
They’ve been mixing, blending and experimenting to make:
✨ Shampoo
🌊 Sea salt spray
💨 Texturizing powder
It’s a great way for our students to build their understanding of what goes into the products they use behind the chair, how different ingredients work, and how the right product can help create the perfect finish.
From making it to using it — practical learning at its best! 🙌💈
13/08/2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Open Day today! 💛✨
It was fantastic meeting you, showing you around the academy, and chatting about your future in Hairdressing, Barbering and Makeup.
We hope you enjoyed getting a feel for Varda Academy and discovering where your creativity could take you. ✂️💄💈
Thanks again for coming along — we loved having you! 🖤
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