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Learn how to start, grow and thrive in your own business with the tools, courage and confidence to create life on your own terms.
Build your independent hair business with confidence
Indie Hair Academy supports Australian hairdressers who are ready to work for themselves, set up properly and grow a business that feels clear, professional and sustainable.
Whether you are starting a home salon, becoming a freelance hairdresser, building a mobile hairdressing business or trying to understand contracts and compliance, Indie Hair Academy gives you the guidance, resources and support to take the next step with confidence.
You already know how to do beautiful hair. Now it is time to learn how to build the business behind it.
Are you ready to be Financially Independent
Who Indie Helps
Built for hairdressers who are ready to work for themselves
Indie Hair Academy is designed for hairdressers who want more freedom, flexibility and financial confidence in their career. Whether you are still employed in a salon, already working solo or ready to grow your independent business, Indie gives you a clear pathway forward.
We support:
Home salon owners who want to set up legally, professionally and with confidence.
Freelance hairdressers who need help with setup, pricing, contracts and client growth.
Mobile hairdressers who want to build a structured, profitable and professional business on the road.
Solo stylists and rent a chair hairdressers who need business support, compliance direction and long term growth strategies.
Start Here
Choose your path to independence
Every hairdresser starts from a different place. Some are opening a home salon, some are going freelance, some are building a mobile hairdressing business and others need help understanding contracts, council requirements or compliance.
Choose the pathway that best matches where you are right now.
Home Salon
Setup | Compliance | Council | Business Support
Set up your home salon legally, professionally and with confidence. Learn what you need to consider before opening your doors, including council requirements, insurance, salon layout, client experience, pricing and the systems that help your home salon run smoothly.
Freelance Hairdresser
Setup | Compliance | Contracts | Business Support
Start your freelance hairdressing business with structure and direction. Learn how to set yourself up properly, choose the right working environment, understand your responsibilities, protect your income and grow a loyal client base.
Mobile Hairdresser
Setup | Compliance | Business Support
Create a mobile hairdressing business that is organised, profitable and professional. Learn how to manage travel, bookings, pricing, insurance, client communication and the logistics of running a business on the road.
Contracts and Compliance
Legal Support | Agreements | Protection
Understand the contracts, agreements and compliance support your business may need. From rent a chair agreements and subcontractor contracts to salon policies and council considerations, we help guide you toward the right professional support.
Free Solo Starter Guide
Not sure where to begin? Download the Free Solo Starter Guide and get clear on the first steps to becoming an independent hairdresser.
This free guide is designed for hairdressers who are thinking about going solo but feel unsure where to start. It gives you a simple starting point so you can understand what to consider before setting up a home salon, freelance business or mobile hairdressing service.
Inside the guide, you will learn about:
- Business setup basics
- Insurance and compliance considerations
- Pricing and income planning
- Client systems and bookings
- What to think about before leaving salon employment
- Your first steps toward working independently
What We Help With
Practical business support for independent hairdressers
Indie Hair Academy helps hairdressers with the business side of going solo. From setup and compliance to pricing, systems, contracts, marketing and growth, we support you through the areas that often feel confusing when you are doing it alone.
Home Salon Setup Australia
Set up your home salon with confidence, clarity and professionalism. We help you understand business setup, council considerations, insurance, client experience, salon layout, compliance, pricing and the support needed to create a sustainable home based hair business.
Support may also include salon furniture and fit out options through trusted industry partners, including Comfortel Furniture and HBS Basins.
Salon Fit Out and Equipment Support
Access professional salon furniture and fit-out packages designed for independent hairdressers. Create a high-end, functional space without the upfront financial pressure.
Includes:
- Salon furniture packages from $50 per week
- Comfortel furniture and HBS basins
- Fit-out support for home salons and studios
- Practical layout and setup advice
Freelance Hairdresser Setup
Start your freelance hairdressing journey with the right structure. We help you understand how to set up as a self employed hairdresser, choose the right working environment, protect your business, build confidence and create a clear plan for client growth.
Mobile Hairdresser Business Setup
Build a mobile hairdressing business that works in real life. We support you with guidance around travel pricing, booking systems, client communication, time management, insurance, setup considerations and the practical logistics of working mobile.
Freelance Salon Transition and Setup
Transition your salon into a freelance or rent a chair model with confidence. Learn how to restructure your business, support your team and create a flexible and scalable salon environment.
Includes:
- Transitioning to a freelance salon model
- Rent a chair setup guidance
- Salon structure and income strategy
- Team communication and systems
Business Growth and Support for Hairdressers
Build a solo hair business that is profitable, sustainable and aligned with your lifestyle. We support you with pricing, client attraction, income planning, systems, marketing, mindset and practical business growth strategies so your business does not run your life.
Contracts and Compliance
Understand the documents and protections your business may need, including rent a chair contracts, subcontractor agreements, salon policies, client terms, insurance and council compliance guidance. Indie Hair Academy helps point you toward the right professional support so your business can grow from a stronger foundation.
The Indie Method
A simple pathway for setup, growth and long term success.
The Indie Method is the framework behind everything we teach. It is designed to help hairdressers move through the key stages of building a strong independent business.
Choose Your Level of Support
Support that meets you where you are
Whether you want a low cost community, deeper mentorship or a one hour clarity session, Indie Hair Academy gives you different ways to access support depending on where you are in your business journey.
Indie Community
Ongoing support for solo hairdressers
The Indie Community is your support space for weekly mentoring, business resources, accountability and connection. It is designed for independent hairdressers who want guidance without feeling like they are doing it all alone.
Inside the community, you receive access to live mentor calls, business resources, templates, setup guidance, pricing tools, income trackers and support from other stylists who understand the journey.
What is included:
- 7 day free trial
- Weekly group mentor calls
- Access to the online academy
- Business Starter Course
- Pricing calculator
- Income tracker
- Accreditation checklist
- Resource library
- Community support
- Coach in your pocket guidance
Investment: $49 per month
Personal Mentorship and Business Academy
Deeper support for hairdressers ready to grow
The Personal Mentorship and Business Academy is for hairdressers who want deeper support, clearer direction and a more structured pathway for business growth.
This program helps you understand your numbers, set pricing that pays you properly, create consistent income, attract the right clients, build systems and step into your role as a confident independent business owner.
It is designed for stylists who are ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable, professional and sustainable business.
What is included:
- 6 personalised mentor sessions
- Weekly group calls
- 24 hour support like having a coach in your pocket
- Access to everything inside the Indie Community
- Online Business Academy
- The Indie Method
- Business resource library
- Pricing and income support
- Setup and growth guidance
Investment: $99 per month
Indie Mentor Session
One hour to get clarity, direction and support
If you need personalised guidance, an Indie Mentor Session gives you one full hour to work directly with Angela on your business.
Bring your questions, ideas, challenges or confusion to the session and work through them with someone who understands both the hair industry and the business side of working independently.
This session is ideal if you need help deciding your next step, reviewing pricing, understanding setup, planning your home salon, growing your client base or gaining confidence before making a big move.
Perfect for help with:
- Business setup questions
- Pricing and income planning
- Contracts and compliance direction
- Home salon or freelance decisions
- Mobile hairdressing setup
- Client growth and marketing
- Confidence and mindset
- Next step planning
Includes:
- 1 hour mentor session
- Online session
- In person option for Gold Coast locals
- Personalised support and direction
Investment: $220 per month
Why Indie Is Different
You should not have to guess your way through business decisions. Indie Hair Academy helps connect hairdressers with the right education, resources and professional support so they can make informed choices.
We do not pretend to be experts in every area. Instead, we help guide you toward trusted professionals when your business needs specialist support.
Professional support may include:
- Accountant
- Lawyer
- Bookkeeper
- BAS Agent
- Logo designer
- Website developer
- Industry suppliers
- Salon furniture and fit out partners
This means you receive more than motivation. You receive practical direction, relevant resources and access to people who can help you build your business properly.
Industry partners to help you set up and grow
Indie Hair Academy works with trusted industry partners to help independent hairdressers access support for setup, insurance, fit out, furniture, systems and business growth.
Whether you need salon furniture, basins, business tools, insurance direction or professional guidance, we help make the process of going solo feel less overwhelming and more achievable.
Member Testimonials
Real Stylists. Real Results. Real Transformations.
The Indie Community is filled with stylists who have gone from unsure and overwhelmed to confident, consistent and growing their own businesses with clarity and direction.
Are You Ready To Take The Next Step
Your independent hair business starts here
You do not need to keep guessing your way through business. Whether you are setting up a home salon, going freelance, working mobile or trying to understand the legal and practical side of becoming independent, Indie Hair Academy is here to support you.
Choose your path, get the right guidance and start building a business that gives you more freedom, flexibility and financial confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Indie Hair Academy for?
Indie Hair Academy is for Australian hairdressers who want to start, grow or strengthen their independent business. We support home salon owners, mobile hairdressers, freelance stylists, rent a chair stylists and solo hair professionals who want practical business support.
Best suited for independent hairdressers, home salon owners, mobile stylists and freelance hairdressers looking for business training, confidence and growth strategies.
Can Indie Hair Academy help me start a home salon in Australia?
Yes. Indie Hair Academy helps hairdressers understand the business side of starting a home salon in Australia, including setup steps, council considerations, insurance, salon layout, pricing, client experience and business systems.nce.
Do I need council approval to run a home salon?
Council requirements can vary depending on your location, property and business setup. Indie Hair Academy helps you understand what questions to ask, what areas to check and when to seek professional or council guidance so you can set up your home salon with more confidence.
Can you help me become a freelance hairdresser?
Yes. Indie Hair Academy supports hairdressers who want to become freelance or self employed. We help you understand business setup, pricing, contracts, client growth, working environments, rent a chair options and how to create a business that is professional and sustainable.
Can Indie Hair Academy help mobile hairdressers?
Yes. Indie Hair Academy helps mobile hairdressers understand business setup, pricing, travel costs, booking systems, client communication, insurance and logistics involved in running a mobile hairdressing business.
What contracts do independent hairdressers need?
Independent hairdressers may need different documents depending on how they work. This may include rent a chair agreements, subcontractor agreements, salon policies, client terms and conditions or service agreements. Indie Hair Academy helps you understand what to consider and when to seek legal support.
Can you help with pricing my hair services?
Yes. Indie Hair Academy helps hairdressers understand pricing, income goals, service structure and money confidence. We support you to stop undercharging, understand your numbers and create pricing that supports profit, sustainability and long term business growth.
What is the Indie Community?
The Indie Community is an online support space for independent hairdressers. It includes weekly mentor calls, business resources, templates, pricing tools, income tracking and support from other stylists who are also building independent hair businesses.
Can I book one on one mentoring with Angela?
Yes. You can book an Indie Mentor Session with Angela for personalised support. This one hour session can help with business setup, pricing, home salon planning, mobile hairdressing setup, freelance decisions, client growth, confidence and next step planning.
What makes Indie Hair Academy different from other salon business coaches?
Indie Hair Academy focuses specifically on independent hairdressers, solo stylists, home salon owners, freelance hairdressers and mobile hairdressers. Instead of only teaching general salon growth, Indie helps with setup, compliance direction, pricing, contracts, business systems, mentoring and the real steps involved in going solo.
Ready to build your independent hair business the right way?
You do not need to keep guessing your way through business. Whether you are setting up a home salon, going freelance, working mobile or trying to understand the legal and practical side of becoming independent, Indie Hair Academy is here to support you.
Choose your path, get the right guidance and start building a business that gives you more freedom, flexibility and financial confidence.