SAHBA
SA Hair & Beauty Association
Join the peak body for South Australia and help reclaim our industry!
SAHBA is committed to promoting excellence, integrity, and innovation throughout South Australia’s hair and beauty industry.
We empower hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, dermal therapists, cosmetic tattooists, nail technicians, and makeup artists through education, advocacy, and collaboration. By fostering a supportive community and promoting progressive policies, we ensure a sustainable and thriving future for our industry.
Our vision is to lead South Australia's hair and beauty sector towards unmatched standards of professionalism, creativity, and sustainability, maintaining its vital role in our community and economy for generations to come.
Occupational Recognition Service for hairdressers and barbers
Are you an experienced Hairdresser or Barber without formal qualifications? South Australia’s Occupational Recognition Service is your opportunity to gain certification for your skills and expertise without the need for traditional training.
SAHBA is here to support all Hair and Beauty industries:
Career Pathways
Hair & Barber Careers Pathway from School to Industry:
| Year 11 or 12 |
SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Flexible Industry Pathway) SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing (School-Based Traineeship) SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering (School-Based Traineeship) SHB30416 Advanced Hair Styling - Skills Cluster |
| Post School |
SHB30416 Certificate III in Hairdressing (apprenticeship or institutional) SHB30516 Certificate III in Barbering (apprenticeship or institutional) SHB40216 Certificate IV in Hairdressing (traineeship) SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management (traineeship) TAE40122- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Hair Practitioner’s Certificate Course Advanced Diploma in Trichology BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management |
| University |
Bachelor of Business (Management) Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education |
Beauty Careers Pathway from School to Industry
| Year 10 |
Stackable VET Introduction to Make Up |
| Year 11 or 12 |
SHB 20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics SHB30221 Certificate III in Make Up (Flexible Industry Pathway) 2026 SHB 30121 Certificate III in Beauty Services (School-Based Traineeship) SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology (School-Based Traineeship) Advanced Beauty Services - Skills Cluster |
| Post School |
SHB 50121 Diploma of Beauty Therapy SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management SHB 50321 Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing SHB 60118 Advanced Diploma of Intense Pulse Light & Laser for Hair Reduction SHB60221 Advanced Diploma of Skin Therapy CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialist Make-Up Services) CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management |
| University |
Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Dermal Science Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education Bachelor of Business (Management) |
Are you looking for an Industry Professional in your area?
Check out our lists of industry professional SAHBA members.
“I have been a hairdresser for 25 years, and a salon owner and SAHBA member for 15 years. I am now a newly appointed board director.
I have used SAHBA for advice many times over the years on wage structures and rates, rules around apprentice contracts and overall support as an employer.
I look forward to being involved in positive change around apprentices and retention of hairdressers ...”
— Rebecca Carter, Director, Lotus Hair Lounge
