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“Attendees will learn how to be innovative with techniques and tailor them to create really bespoke looks for their clients” And Racoon International’s principal seat of learning is at the picturesque Head Office Academy in Southam, Warwickshire. Planned to be salon-like in its design and feel, the light and airy self-contained academy, with its own separate entrance, covers 500 sq feet. A warm welcoming reception area, complete with cloakroom, comfortable black leather sofas and refreshment-making facilities leads through to the salon-style teaching area with its eight styling units and two backwashes. long-established training facilities in London, Wales and Aberdeen too. develop as many as six different creative long hair designs just perfect for the big day. “Attendees learn a lot from hands-on work and enjoy the top tips and inspiration our educators deliver,” says Stephen. “They learn to create a range of hair up’s, perfect to take back and share with the salon team.” Hairdressers attending any of the Racoon Academy courses – from Foundation to Advanced Techniques – get to grips with hair extension success in a delightful oasis of calm, nestled well away from the hustle and bustle of their own salons and the outside world. In addition to this purpose-built academy there are Call us on 0844 335 0999 for more information about our courses And to satisfy the demand for more regional training, Racoon has introduced five additional academy locations. As if that’s not enough, Racoon also offers training in your salon if that works better for you. Just give them a call to chat through suitable dates and like rubbing the genie in the lamp – your wish will be their command... 21