When it comes to launching a beauty career, timing matters.
And for those ready to step into the new year with purpose, the January intake of the Diploma of Beauty Therapy (SHB50121) holds the key.
More than just a date in the calendar, January is your window of opportunity. It’s when the doors open to our Future of Beauty classes, a program designed to set you on a life-changing path where beauty, business and personal growth come together in just 12 months.
Here’s why January is the best time to begin:
1. You’ll Graduate With 2 Qualifications Before The Year Is Over
Starting in January means completing your course within a one year. No rollover, no waiting.
In just 12 months you’ll graduate with not one, but two nationally recognised beauty qualifications:
- SHB50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management
By December 2026, you could be fully qualified, job-ready and celebrating the incredible progress you’ve made. While others are just getting started, you’ll be stepping confidently into your new career with the skills, experience and mindset to thrive.
2. You'll Be Job-Ready Just In Time For Peak Hiring Season
Term 3 of your studies at The French aligns with one of the most active hiring periods in the beauty industry as salons, spas and beauty retailers prepare for the end-of-year rush, demand for qualified beauty therapists rises sharply. Term 3 is also when you’ll attend our Futures for Frenchies Job Fair, where top employers come to campus to recruit directly from our graduating class. Many students secure interviews, trade tests and job offers before they’ve even finished the course.
3. The New Year Holds A Beautiful New Beginning
January holds a unique emotional significance. It’s when we draw a line under the past and choose something better for ourselves. It’s when we dream bolder, back ourselves harder and finally say yes to the life we’ve been imagining.
Whether you’re leaving school, returning to study or changing direction, there is no better moment to begin.
At The French, we’ve seen first-hand how a January start can spark life-changing transformation. For graduate Rim Daghmash, enrolling in the Future of Beauty program marked a bold step towards reclaiming her confidence and building a career she truly loved. After years of putting her family first, she found the courage to pursue her passion and was soon employed at Ella Baché before launching her own beauty business. Similarly, Macey Dodwell began in January and went on to secure a role with global beauty powerhouse Sephora. She credits her success to the structure, timing and support of her year at The French, which gave her the clarity, training and confidence to start strong and never look back.
This January Start What Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Your beauty career doesn’t need to wait another year.
By enrolling in January 2027, you’re setting your future in motion with two prestigious qualifications, world-class training and the opportunity to finish 2026 established in a career you love.
So if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.
Applications are open now. But places are limited, and they fill fast.
Study Locations
Feeling inspired? Share this post.
More Like This
The Secret to Fast-Tracking Your Dream Beauty Career Starts In January
Student Success: Rural & Remote Scholarship Winners Announced
Comparing Beauty Therapy Courses in Brisbane, Adelaide, and the Gold Coast
Find the perfect course for you from our range of nationally accredited diploma, certificate and short courses.
Our friendly team of Student Advisors (many of whom are former Frenchies) are just an email, live chat, or phone call away.
Our luxurious, salon-inspired facilities are described as Harvard-meets-Chanel. Find an Australian campus near you!
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.
