Mrs. McGonagall of Shear Excellence Hair Academy in Tampa, Florida, has to be one of the most formidable magicians of hair I’ve ever seen. She has the uncanny ability to wield a pair of scissors and transform every drab and uninspiring do into an absolute work of art. Her magic is second to none!
But, as I quickly learnt, there’s a method to her magical touch. As it turns out, Mrs. McGonagall and her team of highly-skilled associates are actually teaching the next generation of hair magicians at Shear Excellence Hair Academy – passing on their knowledge so that future generations can benefit from their expertise, passing the wand to the newest adepts of hair magic!
I decided to pay a visit to the Academy and see just what cutting-edge techniques they have developed over there – eager to meet fellow hair wizards and see what kind of wands they also wield in their profession.
To my surprise, the Academy builds on many of the core concepts that Mrs. McGonagall taught me years ago: precise measurements, careful cutting, and thoughtful styling – all designed to create an individual look for every single person who visits their salon. But what a different world it is! Colourful highlights, creative braids, impressively precise fades - techniques that had never been used before I encountered them in their classroom.
When I asked them why they hadn’t been divulging such secrets before, they told me it was because they wanted to create a safe space for learning: a place where the students could make mistakes without judgement or consequence and really find their feet before going out into the wider industry. It was truly inspiring – and it seems like even Hogwarts could learn a trick or two from Shear Excellence Hair Academy!
But what I loved most about Shear Excellence was their emphasis on true craftsmanship. Here they focus on foundational styles that seem almost timeless - precision fades, creative braids - but with each student having their own unique spin on it all. It was a truly magical sight - an entire room full of hairdressers all pushing the boundaries, testing what is possible with scissors and comb and lots of passion.
So if you’d like to master your own wand of hair magic, why not come to Shear Excellence Hair Academy? Their classes are now open for enrollment – no matter your level of experience. Become a masterful hair wizard in your own right by enrolling today!