Become a certified Extension Specialist
Hands-on professional training to become an extensions expert: 15 weeks, 460 teaching units, with certificate. If approved via an Bildungsgutschein, no course fee for you.
In short: The training to become a certified extension specialist takes 15 weeks with 460 teaching units, runs online with tutoring plus one on-site practical week, starts weekly and ends with a certificate. With an Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit, it costs you €0, otherwise €3,999 net. Afterwards: trade prices, a listing in the stylist search, partner program.
Who it’s for
Your entry into an in-demand profession
Extensions are one of the strongest revenue pillars in a salon. This training makes you a sought-after specialist, with or without prior experience.
Hairdressers & Master Hairdressers
Specialize and stand out from the competition.
Career changers
A new profession with a future, even without hairdressing training.
Returning to work
Re-enter the workforce with an in-demand, modern qualification.
Job seekers
Eligible for funding via an Bildungsgutschein from the Agentur für Arbeit.
Curriculum
9 modules + practical week
From materials knowledge to your independent final exam, online live with tutoring and one on-site practical week.
Introduction & Materials Knowledge
Course overview, materials, tools, hygiene, occupational safety.
online liveHair & Skin Science
Structure, hair types, hair quality, scalp, health protection.
online liveClient Consultation & Complaints
Conversation skills, client education, care instructions, documentation.
online liveColor Design & Hair Blending
Color theory, coloring cut hair, gradients, color matching.
online liveOn-site Practical Week
Production & application, consultation, sorting & coloring cut hair, working on a model.
On-site · 1 weekPricing & Marketing
Pricing, profitability, positioning, social media.
online liveTape Extensions & Wefts
Production, application, adhesive knowledge, tools, installation.
online livePractical Transfer & Consolidation
Model work, technique proof, independent execution, final exam & certificate.
online liveFunding
Two ways to get started without high costs
Whether you want to train yourself or qualify your team as a salon: the Agentur für Arbeit supports both paths.
Education voucher (Bildungsgutschein)
of the course fee covered
- Application to the Agentur für Arbeit or the Jobcenter
- If approved, no course fee for you
- In a suitability consultation, we check in advance whether the training is right for you
*Funding depends on individual approval by the Agentur für Arbeit / the Jobcenter.
Wage subsidy
of the wages, possible for up to 3.5 months
- Qualify new or existing employees
- Integration subsidy (Eingliederungszuschuss) when hiring funded individuals
- We advise you on how to build your team cost-effectively
Amount and duration subject to case-by-case review by the Agentur für Arbeit (§ 88 ff. SGB III).
How it works
Flexible from home + on-site practice
Most of the training runs online live with tutoring, plus an intensive practical week.
4 weeks online
Theory, materials knowledge and techniques comfortably from home, live with tutoring.
1 week of practice
Intensive hands-on work with a model on site: production, application, color.
Remaining time online
Deepening, practical transfer and final exam up to the certificate.
Ready for your next step?
Book a non-binding suitability consultation. Together, we’ll check in advance whether the training and the funding are right for you.
For Salons and Stylists
After your training, we’re here to support you further: trade prices in the B2B shop after registering as a trade customer, visibility in our stylist search through listing your salon, referrals through the partner program for hairdressers under the partner terms for salons, and, if you like, a website for your salon.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Training
How long does the training take?
15 weeks with 460 teaching units, 6 units per day: synchronous online eLearning with tutoring plus one on-site practical week. Start dates are weekly and ongoing.
How much does the training cost?
If it is funded through an education voucher (Bildungsgutschein) from the Agentur für Arbeit (German Federal Employment Agency), the course fee is €0 for you; otherwise it is €3,999 net.
Do I need a hairdressing qualification?
No. The training is aimed at hairdressers and master hairdressers, career changers, women returning to work, and job seekers. You finish with a certificate from a certified training provider.
What happens after the certificate?
Trade prices in the B2B shop after registering as a trade customer, visibility through listing your salon, referrals through the partner program. The method comparison explains which methods you can then offer.
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All Tape options and sets available immediately - Human hair Wefts: Genius, Flat and Feather Weft
All Weft variants (Genius, Flat, Feather)
