YOUR FUTURE
Careers
From salon floor to global stage, see where a La Louve qualification can take you.
Wondering how to become a hairdresser in South Africa? A qualification from La Louve opens doors across the hairdressing industry, from salon stylist to session styling, editorial work, competitions, and international opportunities.
Our graduates have gone on to represent South Africa on global stages, win national and international competitions, and build thriving careers in the industry. Read some of their stories below.
WHERE YOU COULD GO
Career Paths After La Louve
One qualification, many directions. Here’s where our graduates have taken their training.
Salon Stylist
Build your craft in a professional salon, working hands-on with real clients every day.
Salon Owner
Take the leap and open your own salon one day, leading a team and building a brand of your own.
Colour Specialist
Specialise in colour, balayage and creative colour work as your signature skill.
Barber
Focus on men’s grooming — classic cuts, fades, razor shaves and beard sculpting.
Freelance Stylist
Work on your own terms, building a personal client base and brand.
Session & Editorial Stylist
Style for photoshoots, productions and fashion campaigns behind the scenes.
International Stylist
Take your City & Guilds qualification abroad and work in salons overseas.
Competition Stylist
Compete on national and international stages — the same path our graduate Salome de Wet took to the Goldwell Global Artistic Team.
Cruise Ship Stylist
Travel the world while working as a stylist aboard cruise ships.
Brand Educator
Train other stylists and represent haircare brands as a technical advisor.
Academy Trainer
Come back and train the next generation of stylists, the way our own educators do.