WHY NEXTGEN?
A six-month mentoring program designed to take your education further. Build your skills, grow your confidence and discover what’s possible for yourfuture in hairdressing.
I’ve spoken to so many young hairdressers who are passionate about our industry, but still feel unsure about what comes next. They want more education, more connection and people they can turn to for guidance.
That’s why I created NextGen.
I’ve brought together 12 incredible mentors to share their knowledge, experience and different areas of expertise, giving you the opportunity to learn, ask questions and feel more confident about where your career in hairdressing can take you.
Sharon Blain
Created by Sharon Blain
Powered by HAIR The Movement
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
LIVE MENTORING & Q&A
Learn live from 12 industry leaders and ask your questions.
INDUSTRY ACCESS
Learn directly from hairdressing’s most respected names and gain invaluable real world insight.
HIGH LEVEL
EDUCATION
Technical, creative and business education to help you grow beyond the classroom.
REPLAY &
RESOURCES
Access session recordings and additional resources throughout the program.
MEET YOUR MENTORS
Sharon Blain OAM
International Hair Educator & Industry Icon
Ben Brown (UK)
Award-Winning Cutter & Educator
Leigh Winsor
Barbering & Men’s Hair
YOUR 6-MONTH JOURNEY
NEXTGEN KICKS OFF 12 OCTOBER 2026
Runs through to 29 March 2027. Enrolments close 12 October 2026.
12 live sessions across cutting, colour, styling, consultation & career development and more. 60 minutes each. Live Q&A. Replays available.
ENROLMENTS CLOSE 12 OCTOBER 2026 •
WHAT IS NEXTGEN?
A six-month mentoring program designed to take your education further. Build your skills, grow your confidence and discover what’s possible for yourfuture in hairdressing.
NextGen is a six-month online mentoring program created for apprentices and emerging hairdressers who want to take their education further, build their confidence and shape their future in hairdressing.
Across 12 live sessions covering cutting, colour, styling, consultation, career development, and more, you’ll learn from leading industry mentors, gain practical knowledge and fresh inspiration, ask questions and connect with a community that’s behind you every step of the way.
NEXTGEN KICKS OFF 12 OCTOBER 2026
Runs through to 29 March 2027
Enrolments close 12 October 2026
WHO IS NEXTGEN FOR?
A six-month mentoring program designed to take your education further. Build your skills, grow your confidence and discover what’s possible for yourfuture in hairdressing.
NextGen is for:
• Hairdressing apprentices
• Recently qualified hairdressers
• Emerging stylists in the early stages of their careers
• Young hairdressers looking for more education and industry connection
• Anyone ready to learn, grow and discover where a career in hairdressing can take them
WHAT'S INCLUDED? FOR?
Empower
Growth
✓ Six months of mentoring and education
✓ 12 live online sessions
✓ Access to leading industry mentors and educators
✓ Live Q&A and support
✓ Access to session recordings
✓ Access to additional resources
✓ Career, creative and professional guidance
✓ NextGen certificate