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Hairdressing is for Men, too!

Many people have a common misconception that hairdressing is a field only for women. This statement is false, and can be proven wrong by the many male students who attend Branford Academy. The State of Connecticut no longer offers a separate barbering course, and therefore requires everyone to complete 1500 hours of cosmetology which includes ...

Many people have a common misconception that hairdressing is a field only for women. This statement is false, and can be proven wrong by the many male students who attend Branford Academy. The State of Connecticut no longer offers a separate barbering course, and therefore requires everyone to complete 1500 hours of cosmetology which includes ...


Freshmen Fun Fridays & Salon Offerings

In addition to Fun Friday Activities done with the senior and intermediate students, Branford Academy has also recently began to include freshmen! Those freshmen who began classes on the 10th of September joined everyone on the clinic floor. They were each given a shampoo and a blow dry, and were then given a mannequin head ...

In addition to Fun Friday Activities done with the senior and intermediate students, Branford Academy has also recently began to include freshmen! Those freshmen who began classes on the 10th of September joined everyone on the clinic floor. They were each given a shampoo and a blow dry, and were then given a mannequin head ...


A Man’s Perspective on Becoming a Hairdresser

Many people assume that hairdressing is a field geared towards women. This is simply not the case! In fact, males are in the same classroom with females now more than ever, since it is not possible to get licensed only in barbering. Branford Academy welcomes both male and female students with open arms, and encourages ...

Many people assume that hairdressing is a field geared towards women. This is simply not the case! In fact, males are in the same classroom with females now more than ever, since it is not possible to get licensed only in barbering. Branford Academy welcomes both male and female students with open arms, and encourages ...

Team Spirit Photo Shoot

On September 19th, Branford Academy had a “Team Spirit” inspired photo shoot! Students were instructed to choose their favorite professional sports team, and use their colors and clothing to inspire a complete, fierce look! Students chose a variety of teams that inspired their looks. They captured the colors and the style of the team through ...

On September 19th, Branford Academy had a “Team Spirit” inspired photo shoot! Students were instructed to choose their favorite professional sports team, and use their colors and clothing to inspire a complete, fierce look! Students chose a variety of teams that inspired their looks. They captured the colors and the style of the team through ...


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