Education & Training

Learn From Decades of
Colour Expertise

Professional workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and online courses — each backed by verified Open Badge credentials that display on LinkedIn and can be independently verified.

What You'll Gain

More Than Just a Certificate

Practical Skills

Techniques assessed on live models, not just theory in a classroom.

Verified Credential

An Open Badge that displays on LinkedIn and can be independently verified.

CPD Hours

Structured training that contributes to your continuing professional development.

Professional Community

Join the Hair by Kristina network of trained and certified stylists.

Course Categories

Training for Every Stage

Colour Mastery

From root-to-tip colour theory to advanced balayage techniques. Learn to assess pigment, formulate, and execute with confidence.

Foundation to Specialist — 2 courses

Salon Business

Build, manage, and grow a salon. Client retention, pricing strategy, social media, and team leadership.

Foundation to Advanced — 2 courses

Specialist Techniques

Master niche techniques like corrective colour, extensions, and textured hair. For experienced stylists ready to specialise.

Advanced to Specialist — 2 courses

Open Badges

How Certification Works

This isn't a certificate of attendance. It's a verified professional credential that employers and clients can independently confirm.

Step 1

Complete your course

Attend the training and demonstrate the required skills to Kristina's assessment standard.

Step 2

Receive your badge

Your personalised digital badge is emailed to you with your unique credential ID and instructions.

Step 3

Add it to LinkedIn

Go to your LinkedIn profile, select "Add Certification", and enter the details from your badge email.

Step 4

Share your link

Include your verification link on your CV, website, or email signature.

Step 5

Anyone can verify

Employers, salon owners, or clients visit the link and see your verified credential instantly.

And of course, you also receive a framed certificate to proudly display.

Your Instructor

Learn from Kristina

With decades of experience in colour, cutting, and salon management, Kristina brings real-world expertise to every course. Specialising in advanced colour techniques and product knowledge, her training is grounded in what actually works in a working salon — not just textbook theory.

Based at Stapleford Hairdressers in Nottingham, Kristina has built a reputation for precision colour work and client care. Her training programmes are designed to give you the confidence and credentials to elevate your own practice.

Continuing professional development

Kristina invests in her craft through regular accredited training — including Sassoon, Litinskyi & Ziaja and Gil Sherling. A few of those qualification moments are below.