Mastering Short Cuts

by AB Academy

When:
15th June, 2026
10am – 4.30pm

Location:
AB Academy, Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, N91 N25Y.

Cost:
Image Skillnet member price: €175

Requirements

This course is suitable for qualified hairdressers or those with relevant salon experience. It is not suitable for beginners. Participants must bring their own cutting kit, including scissors, thinning scissors, razor, combs, clips, brushes and a hairdryer. A model is required for the practical element of the training.

Course Overview

This one-day intensive course is designed for qualified hair professionals who want to improve their precision and confidence in short hair cutting.

Led by Agnes Burke, the training is practical and demonstration-led, focusing on techniques that can be applied immediately in the salon. You’ll cover key areas including short graduation, layering, weight control, texturising, and adapting styles to suit individual clients.

The course combines live demonstrations, guided practice, and supervised work on a live model, with real-time feedback throughout. Delivered in a small group setting, it allows for strong hands-on support and individual attention.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Execute structured short haircuts with improved precision
• Apply graduation and layering techniques with confidence
• Analyse head shape and weight distribution
• Adapt short styles to suit different clients
• Deliver commercially relevant, salon-ready results

Additional Information:

All products and materials are provided on the day. Training is delivered over 6.5 hours with continuous practical assessment and feedback. There is no written exam.

Learners will receive an AB Academy Certificate of Completion following the course. Small group delivery (maximum of 10 participants) ensures a high level of tutor interaction and support.

About the Trainers:

This course is delivered by AB Hair and Beauty Academy under the direction of Agnes Burke, with training led by experienced stylist Aoife Greville.

Agnes Burke is the owner of Agnes Burke Hairdressing and an award-winning colourist with a strong commercial understanding of current hair trends. She leads a growing team of stylists and also runs The Wig Room, where she works closely with clients to restore confidence through tailored hair solutions. Alongside her work in the salon, Agnes is committed to education and mentoring, with additional training in life coaching and ongoing studies in psychology bringing a more client-focused approach to her teaching.

Aoife Greville is an experienced stylist who trained with Peter Mark, learning from some of the industry’s leading professionals. She specialises in both cutting and colour, with a strong focus on precision and modern techniques. Aoife is committed to continuous development, regularly updating her skills to ensure she delivers current, high-quality results both in the salon and in training environments.

Certification:

Participants will receive an AB Hair and Beauty Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising structured CPD upskilling. Assessment is practical and continuous throughout the day, with no written exam.

Refunds will only be issued if notice of non-attendance is provided in writing at least 15 working days before the course start date. Please ensure you can fully commit to the course before booking, as places are limited. Certain more expensive courses have their own refund policy.  

 if you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438. Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.