The Academy

After the establishment of La Louve Professional Salon in 1997, Denise Cilliers wanted to share her love for hair and teaching with the community. As a result, La Louve Private Hair Academy opened its doors for the first time in 2004.

La Louve or “She Wolf “, operates in a dynamic and competitive business environment. It requires constant change and the implementation of new ideas and initiatives.

With a strong belief in quality, hands on training, we choose to operate in intimate, small groups for classes. Our trainers stay up to date on of all the new technology and techniques in the industry. This is done through consistent trainings at with amazing companies like Icon, Swarscoff, Goldwell as well as going to events like Gallegar. That is why we have passionate trainers, working in the salon part time and giving their best to our students.

Our Values:

  • Professionalism
  • Dedication
  • Service Excellence
  • Hard work
  • Fun

We are accredited by the Services Seta (1863) as well as QCTO accredited for skills and full qualification. We are Internationally accredited through City and Guilds.

Student Success Stories

Salome De Wet

Professional and Globally Recognized Hairstylist

My career began at La Louve Private Hair Academy, a place that didn’t just teach me how to cut and color—it ignited a lifelong passion. La Louve was where I found my voice as an artist and the confidence to pursue hairstyling as more than a career—it became my lifestyle.

With a natural drive for excellence and creativity, I quickly gravitated toward competitions. My early years were marked by significant wins, including:

  • Paul Mitchell Young Blood Winner (2012, 2013)
  • EOHCB National Hairdressing Championships – Open Bridal Section Winner (2012)
  • Paul Mitchell “The Boys” Winner (2013)
  • Intercoiffure Foundation Guillaume Winner (2013)
  • Goldwell ColorZoom Winner (2013–2017)

Representing my country on the Global ColorZoom stage for five consecutive years—first in New Talent, then in Creative Colorist—was a defining chapter in my journey. In 2019, a lifelong dream came true when I joined the Goldwell Global Artistic Team, where I’ve had the honor of working alongside industry legends ever since.

Today, I continue to share my passion through education—especially online, where I can connect with and inspire stylists around the world. From my foundation at La Louve to the global stage, every step has been driven by the love of the craft and a desire to uplift others in this incredible industry.

Lize Laubscher

Barber at Groom’d Barber Shop
For Lize, the journey into barbering was fuelled by a love for cutting hair—especially the art of clipper work. While initially trained in hairstyling at La Louve Private Hair Academy, she quickly realized that her true passion lay in barbering. “I never sought to gain respect just because I was a woman in a male-dominated industry. I wanted my work to speak for itself,” she says.

“Innovative Private Provider”
2013 EOHCB Awards

“EOHCB Evolve”
2013 National Conference

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