12 mentors. 12 live sessions. Six months of education, mentoring and industry connection.
After decades of educating hairdressers around the world, Sharon Blain is turning her attention to one of the issues she feels most strongly about: supporting the next generation of the hair industry.
Launching in October 2026, NextGen is a new six-month online mentoring program created for hairdressing apprentices, recently qualified hairdressers and emerging stylists who want greater confidence, stronger practical skills and a clearer pathway forward in the industry.
NextGen is the latest initiative from HAIR The Movement, founded by Sharon Blain with a mission to bring hair education back to greatness and help build a stronger future for the industry.
“I have been thinking about this program for a long time,” Sharon says. “We keep hearing about young people losing confidence or leaving hairdressing altogether. I don’t believe the answer is simply to keep talking about the problem. We need to give them real support, practical education and access to people who can genuinely help them.”
NextGen brings together 12 respected mentors across 12 live online sessions over six months, with leading hairdressers, educators and industry specialists sharing their skills, experience and advice.
The program spans cutting, colour, styling, barbering, consultation, confidence, professional development, career direction and more, giving participants access to education that goes beyond technical skills alone.
Sessions will combine practical demonstrations, honest conversations, professional guidance and opportunities for participants to ask questions directly.
“NextGen is about helping young hairdressers understand what comes next. Once they’ve finished studying, we want to give them guidance, support and access to people who can help them find their direction and build a strong future in the industry.” says Sharon.
Affordability has been central to the development of NextGen, with the complete six-month program available through five monthly instalments of $29, totalling $145 AUD.“I want to see as many young hairdressers as possible involved,” Sharon says. “I want them to feel connected to the industry, inspired by what is possible and supported as they find their direction and build their future.”
NextGen commences 12 October 2026, with enrolments now open.
NEXTGEN AT A GLANCE
12 MENTORS • 12 LIVE SESSIONS • 6 MONTHS
For apprentices, recently qualified hairdressers and emerging stylists Live online mentoring + Q&A + Replays
Cutting • Colour • Styling • Barbering • Consultation • Career Development + More
$29 per month for five months
Enrolments close 12 October 2026
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