Our Academy
At Myla and Davis we have an excellent and thorough in-house training programme designed to develop you as a stylist, and nurture your creative talent in all areas of
hairdressing. This will be the foundation of your career, and the program is designed to allow you to progress into any area of the industry.
Our education is gender neutral and texture inclusive; hair is hair, and by the end of the course you will be able to welcome a diverse clientele.
Our apprentices work under the supervision of José – our Education Director and gain their full NVQ2/3 qualifications on our accredited course. We currently have over 20 graduates from the programme who have joined the team as stylists and we are incredibly proud of their work.
If you are interested in training with Myla and Davis or would like to find out more, please email: jose@mylaanddavis.co.uk
If you’re interested in being a model at our training academy, please email: models@mylaanddavis.co.uk
Meet our educators
Meet Jose
José Is our Head of Education at Myla and Davis. His signature style is soft, wearable beautiful hair and his talent and understanding of how to use colour and cutting to enhance natural beauty is outstanding. As a teacher he will pass on his many skills, and judging from the incredible high standard of past graduates alone, you are in the best hands.
Meet Grace
Grace previously worked for six years as part of an artistic team in a salon in Soho before joining us in 2022. With a degree in fashion and a background in visual merchandising, Grace decided to focus her career on hairdressing, combining her creative experience and passion for afro/textured hair spanning 20 years. With expertise in styling and freehand balayage you will have a wealth of skills to draw upon with Grace as your teacher.
Meet Vicky
Vicky has worked at Myla and Davis for 10 years, and has been hairdressing for 16. Vicky has a wide skill set, working at fashion week with an art team to teaching students in previous salon academies. Vicky is a big advocate for knowing the rules intrinsically, so that you can push and break them! In her class you will find her encouraging you to try new techniques, advance your knowledge and be explorative.
If you are interested in training with Myla and Davis or would like to find out more, please email: jose@mylaanddavis.co.uk
If you’re interested in being a model at our training academy, please email: models@mylaanddavis.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days would I be training and how long is the training day?
It is one academy training day per week (10am – 6pm), as well as salon wide training once a month which is really beneficial and important to attend.
Do you get paid while training?
Yes, It is a paid day of training, at your full apprentice rate. We value your education as an investment. We pay living wages for our apprentices.
How many days will I be assisting in the salon?
Full time assistants will be working 3/4 days in the salon alongside training.
How do I find models?
It is your responsibility to find models however we do have a models email (models@mylaanddavis.co.uk) , which all apprentices can access to. This is where anyone looking to get their hair done at the academy can get in touch to find availity. As well as this there are multiple resources such as specific facebook pages, group chats, instagram and family and friends to help find models easily.
How am I assessed?
Our training is a 4 module program, with each module focusing on specific topics of learning. This provides a thorough training pathway encompassing all areas of hairdressing to a high standard. There will be theory lessons to teach the foundations of hairdressing, and you will practice your skills using live models with the eventual aim of passing NVQ assessments. Assessments are completed by the NVQ provider Kleek, who visit the salon every 6 weeks.
Do I have to attend college too?
If you have enrolled at college then you can continue with your college education or you can switch over to our training program and NVQ providers Kleek. You do not need to do both.
How long does the training take?
The training can take anywhere from 2 – 3 years depending on your commitment and hard work. Each student is different and will work differently, we aim to nurture you to complete the training in the right amount of time for you.
The training is also in your own hands, watching stylists in the salon and absorbing as much information as possible, will aid your training immensely.
Do I get paid while training?
Yes, It is a paid day of training, at your full apprentice rate. We value your education as an investment. We pay living wages for our apprentices.
Should I enrol?
Yes you should.
Our Academy is full of a range of people from different backgrounds and different ages. We have people joining our team straight from school as well as those who are looking for a full career change later in their life. If you are passionate and hard working we want you to join.
Testimonials
Alice
Academy Graduate / Junior stylist
Now Manager of our Here Hill Salon
Myla and Davis started as a Saturday job whilst studying Hair, Make-Up and Prosthetics at the London College of Fashion – never really thinking that I’d become a hairdresser. After finishing my degree, I decided that I wanted to stay and train. I love combining the skills I learnt at university with my role on the floor, for example providing advice on wig care to clients who use them. I hope to continue developing this additional knowledge as I progress further.
Maisie
Academy Graduate / Stylist
Now Manager of our East Dulwich Salon
I took part in the Myla and Davis apprentice programme for three years. The quality of training is incredible and I would highly recommend it. Whether you already have some experience or are starting from scratch as I did, the teachers are really patient and encouraging. The training has been a great foundation for the salon floor and having originally been unsure of which career path was right for me. I’m so pleased to have taken part.
