Cut Above Academy

Cut Above Academy has been an integral part of New Zealand?s fashion history for more than forty years and continues to play an important role in producing future hairdressers and makeup artists. It strives to maintain the position as a pre-eminent and respected provider of training and education by the continuing commitment to excellence and progressive education. The Academy?s aim is to produce graduates for the workforce who are qualified to national standards, who understand the industry and who are motivated towards the on-going pursuit of excellence in their chosen vocation. It is Category 1 Provider, the highest rating a School can be awarded by the Government, and is part of the New Zealand School of Tourism.

The Cut Above Academy has been giving students the edge they need to become hairstylists, makeup and special effects artists of the future for more than 40 years. Academy?s position as NZ?s top training provider, along with its commitment to giving students the skills for success, makes it the ideal first step along a career path in the exciting hairdressing and creative makeup and sfx industries. Cut Above is here to make graduates industry-ready so they can step up and perform at the top of their game. Developed to be contemporary, relevant and forward thinking, it?s courses are delivered with passion, commitment and technical excellence.