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.
14/09/2026
π£ CHEMICAL STRAIGHTENING MODELS WANTED π£
Our hairdressing students are currently looking for suitable clients for chemical straightening services.
β¨ Special Student Price available when you message us through this ad
β¨ Service completed by a student under tutor supervision
β¨ Appointments will be matched with students who need this service for their practical training
A consultation and hair assessment will be carried out first to make sure your hair is suitable for the service.
π Varda Academy, Hamilton
Interested? Message us directly through this ad with:
β’ A current photo of your hair
β’ Your colour and chemical history, including any bleach, previous straightening or smoothing treatments
β’ Your availability
Student pricing applies only to bookings made through this ad and is subject to suitability and availability.
14/09/2026
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT β¨
Another beautiful look created by one of our Level 3 Hairdressing students βοΈ
This elegant upstyle combines soft face-framing pieces with beautiful detail through the back, creating a polished look that works perfectly with the model's overall style. πΈ
Swipe through for a closer look from every angle β and to meet the student stylist behind the look.
Learning hairdressing is about putting all those individual skills together and having the confidence to create something that's your own.
Created at Varda. β¨
14/09/2026
β¨ Models Wanted! β¨
Rangi is on the lookout for assessment models for perms and cuts, based on the inspiration pictures below.
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Available this Wednesday or Friday
πββοΈ Services are complimentary!
For the perm:
β’ Hair must be above the shoulders.
β’ Full head or partial head perms are both welcome.
If youβre interested in being a model, please comment on this post and Rangi will be in touch!
π€ DOES YOUR REGROWTH KEEP COMING BACK?π€
Ours too! π So why pay full salon prices every 4β6 weeks?
Weβre looking for regular colour clients for our Level 4 Professional Stylist students at Varda.
If you regularly have:
π¨ Regrowth colour
π€ Grey coverage
β¨ Toners or colour refreshes
βοΈ A cut with your colour
β¦weβd love to have you join our Varda client community.
Enjoy affordable student salon prices while giving our senior students valuable experience working with regular clients β all with tutor guidance and supervision.
And the best part? You can rebook with us and make Varda your regular hair appointment.** β€οΈ
π Varda, Hamilton
π§ [email protected]
Send us a message if you'd like to know more or book an appointment.
13/09/2026
β¨ MODEL CALL β RONGOMAIβS FINALS β¨
Rongomai is looking for 1 more model for her final assessment on Wednesday 23rd September! ππ½ββοΈβοΈπ¨
She is looking for a model who wants a colour and cut restyle as per inspo pic.
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 youβre interested in being a model, please message this post and Rongomai will be in touch with you.
13/09/2026
Appointments available this week β¨
Need a freshen-up? Our students have appointments available this week for:
βοΈ Haircuts
π¨ Contemporary colour
β¨ Highlights
π€ Bleach & tone
πββοΈ Blow waves & styling
Not sure what you need? Come in for a consultation and we can talk through your options.
π Varda Academy, Hamilton
π Message us or call to book 078383744
Limited appointments available β get in quick!
11/09/2026
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT β¨
Curls, movement and beautiful detail βοΈ
Another finished look from our Level 3 Hairdressing photoshoot, with gorgeous defined curls and styling that really complements the model.
Swipe through to see the finished look from different angles β and meet the student stylist behind it. π€
These photoshoots are about more than creating a great hairstyle. They're an opportunity for our students to plan a complete look, showcase their skills and see their work come to life in front of the camera.
Created at Varda. β¨
11/09/2026
The concentration! βοΈπ
Our Level 3 hairdressing students have been busy learning and practising their cutting skills.
So good to see them building confidence, technique and speed with every session. π
β¨ Where could Varda take you?
Thinking about studying Hairdressing or Barbering in 2027? βοΈ
Meet some of our graduates and see where their Varda training has taken them.
From learning the foundations to stepping into the industry, this could be the start of your career too.
π Check out some of our graduate stories on our new Graduates page.
2027 enrolments are now open.
Want to know more? Come in for a tour, meet our tutors and see Varda for yourself.
π© Message us or email [email protected]
https://www.varda.co.nz/graduates
09/09/2026
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT β¨
Soft, romantic and beautifully styled π
Another gorgeous look from our Level 3 Hairdressing photoshoot, with curls, texture and delicate detailing coming together to create the finished style.
Swipe through to see the look from every angle β and meet the student stylist behind it. βοΈ
Photoshoot days are a chance for our students to bring together their hairdressing skills, creativity and their own vision for the finished look.
Created at Varda. β¨
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Website
Address
389 Anglesea Street
Hamilton
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |