Why Business Skills Matter in the Beauty Industry
Dreaming of running your own beauty salon? It’s time to turn that vision into reality. At The French Beauty Academy, you’ll gain more than just hands-on beauty therapy skills you’ll graduate with the real-world business training you need to launch and manage your very own salon.
Here’s how The French can help you build a thriving beauty business from the ground up.
To run a successful salon, you need more than talent. You need business smarts.
From managing bookings and sales to hiring staff and building your brand, the business side of beauty is what truly drives long-term success. That’s why The French’s SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is a core part of the Future of Beauty Program.
You’ll graduate with a dual qualification in just 12 months, equipped with everything you need to launch, lead and grow your own beauty business.
What You’ll Learn: Business Training to Build Your Empire
Here’s a snapshot of the salon management skills you’ll gain:
- Training and development
- People and culture
- Marketing and promotion
- Dedication to people and the planet
- Leadership and empowerment – including a management skillset
These are essential tools for anyone wanting to own a salon, start a home-based beauty business, or grow a freelance beauty brand.
Learn From Real Salon Owners (Who Studied at The French)
Our alumni don’t just dream of business ownership, they do it.
From Genna (The Leaf Skin Co) to Luisa (Inspired by Isa), these graduates have built their own beauty empires with the support, training and confidence they gained at The French. Their #1 tip? “Use your course materials—they’re your blueprint.”
With access to exclusive workshops, brand partners and mentoring, The French creates a pathway that’s not just possible it’s proven.
Genna Hodson
Luisa Finau
A Unique Blend of Beauty and Business Education
The Future of Beauty program combines:
Plus, you’ll also take part in our exclusive Service Excellence Program, which builds confidence, communication, and leadership skills, everything a successful salon owner needs.
Why Study Salon Business at The French?
- Two nationally recognised qualifications in just 12 months
- Study at luxurious campuses in Gold Coast, Brisbane or Adelaide
- Train with leading brands like Dermalogica, Hydrafacial & MAC
- VET Student Loan approved (subject to eligibility)
- Real-world business skills from day one
- 9 in 10 students secure jobs before graduating
Ready to Run Your Own Salon?
Whether you’re starting fresh or ready to step into a leadership role, The French Beauty Academy is here to empower your dream. Our dual diploma is the most comprehensive, business-focused beauty qualification in Australia.
Take the first step today.
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Find the perfect course for you from our range of nationally accredited diploma, certificate and short courses.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, The French Beauty Academy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country on which our Campuses stand today. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the land, their Elders past, present and emerging, and to their connections to land, sea and community. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.
Read The Uluru Statement here.
