About Ange from Indie Hair Academy
Helping hairdressers build confidence, courage, and careers they love.
My Story
Hi, I’m Angela, the founder of Indie Hair Academy. I started out just like you, scissors in hand, full of passion and a dream to make it on my own. I quickly realised that being a talented stylist isn’t enough to build a successful business. I struggled with pricing, marketing, and managing clients. No one was teaching hairdressers how to turn their skill into a sustainable income, so I learned the hard way.
After years of figuring it out, I built a thriving independent business and discovered how much freedom and confidence come from understanding the business side of hair. That experience inspired me to create Indie Hair Academy, a place where hairdressers can learn everything they need to start and grow their own business without the overwhelm.
What Indie Hair Academy Stands For
Indie Hair Academy is more than a coaching program. It’s a movement built on courage, empowerment, and freedom. We help hairdressers transform their creativity into independence through simple, practical business training.
Courage
Empowerment
Freedom
Community
You don’t need to do it alone. Together, we’ll build the foundation for a business that supports you and the life you want to live.
I’m not a corporate business coach. I’m a hairdresser who has lived it. I know what it’s like to work long hours, juggle clients, and still feel like you’re not moving forward. That’s why every course and coaching program I offer is practical and personal.
Everything I teach comes from real experience. I give you step-by-step systems, templates, and support so you can take action immediately. My goal is to make business simple, achievable, and rewarding, no fluff, no complicated jargon.
My Mission
To empower hairdressers to build financially secure, freedom-filled careers with confidence. When you understand how to run your business, you can focus on what you do best: creating, connecting, and living life on your own terms.
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The in's and out's
Who is Ange from Indie Hair Academy?
Ange is the founder of Indie Hair Academy, a Gold Coast based business coach who helps independent hairdressers across Australia build confidence, grow their income and create a business on their own terms.
What is Ange’s background in hairdressing?
Ange has worked in the Australian hair industry and built her own independent business, giving her real world experience with the challenges hairdressers face in Australia.
Why did Ange start Indie Hair Academy?
Ange started Indie Hair Academy on the Gold Coast to support Australian hairdressers with practical business guidance she wished she had when starting out.
What makes Ange different from other business coaches in Australia?
Ange is a hairdresser first and a business coach second. She understands the Australian hair industry and teaches business in a simple, practical way that makes sense for stylists.
Is Ange’s coaching suitable for beginner hairdressers in Australia?
Yes. Ange supports beginner and experienced hairdressers across Australia who want to start, grow or expand their independent business.
What can I expect when working with Ange?
You can expect clear guidance, honest advice and personalised support from a coach who understands the Australian hair industry and independent business landscape.
How can I work with Ange?
You can work with Ange through the Indie Community, the Indie Business Academy, Gold Coast based Brand Workshops or private one on one coaching sessions.
Does Ange still work directly with hairdressers?
Yes. Ange works directly with hairdressers across Australia through live mentoring calls, the Indie Community, in person workshops and one on one coaching.