Advanced Academy
Our state of the art advanced academy provides everything you need to be able to learn in comfort & style. We invest in the highest industry standard equipment to help you perform your best.
Contemporary Barbering
Our 1 day refresher course offers a combination of demonstration and hands on practical guidance.
Courses for all skill levels and experience
A solid foundation from which to build upon is key to progressing and succeeding within our industry. Our courses are perfect for both beginners and those just entering the industry as either a barber or hairdresser.
Our Academy Educators share many years of industry experience between them. Our Academy Director, Sid Sottung, has dedicated the last nineteen years of his career to educating for some of the biggest names around the globe.
This year alone he has travelled nearly seventy thousand miles teaching his art. Each member of our team possesses a different signature style ensuring you have a wide range of inspiration during your time with us.
brilliant service Amber cut my daughters hair today and she was so good with her.. my daughter was very happy we will definitely be returning ..would highly recommend
Kelly Michelle Omer
2019-08-28T18:21:27+0000
Sid is one of the best in the industry!
H Bella Barba
2019-08-19T18:09:49+0000
My first visit to this salon and had a fantastic hair cut by Kieran. I love very short hair and as a woman have found limited barbers/salons who have the confidence to cut my hair short. Kieran took his time to make sure my cut and style was cut exactly as I wanted it and was very confident in doing so. The salon was immaculately clean and very comfortable. I can’t recommend this enough and will now be a regular customer 😍read more
Vonny Senogles
2019-06-19T18:50:52+0000
Amazing shop. Very professional. Always treated like a valued customer 👌🏾
Simon Dixon
2019-06-14T12:45:14+0000
Thank you very much for the awesome haircut and the restoration of my red hair before the For the Love of Wrestling that I really needed for that weekend! I couldn't really thank Jason Mortimer enough for making me feel so special and a luxurious VIP person too! He has given me the best service ever and it has given me that special moment for me! I couldn't really be thankful enough for Jason! And that is the day I will never ever forget!! Definitely, a great student for sure!!! Always recommended!!!read more
Ka-Ho Jake Leung
2019-05-03T21:04:51+0000
Couldn't recommend these guys enough! Get yourself booked in!
Emma 'Loki' Kitchen
2019-04-06T12:35:14+0000
Nice Cutting
羅永樂
2019-03-18T11:23:54+0000
I've been going here for a few months I can't recommend it enough! had a few different stylists, Ev and Kieran, they take the time to work out what you want! from the moment you walk in you are treated properly after years of a "generic blokes barbers" walk in sit down and your done with no finesse it's nice to be treated like a friend in a welcoming environment no detail is too small and perfection is key for these guys!read more
Ste Carey
2019-02-23T12:48:13+0000
Had my 4 month untouched beard made into a thing of great beauty ( if you like beards that is) many thanks H & all there today !
Shaun Sykes
2019-02-22T17:59:33+0000
Just had my second cut by Sid and really happy with it. I have a blunt bob, which needs a perfectionist like Sid.Lovely salon, very friendly staff and a great cut.
Mandy Machray
2018-12-05T16:11:58+0000
Wow wow wow! Quite frankly the BEST hairdressing experience I have ever had! Sid is amazing! My hair was badly damaged and in desperate need of colour correction. He has transformed it into hair that I am now proud of! The attention to detail is phenomenal! Words cannot describe how awesome this place is! Thank you Sid & the team!!read more
Laura Sills
2018-12-01T14:39:25+0000
If hair had a heaven , it would want to die and go to the Haus of Sottung instead ! Thank you so much Sid and Guste. . Eco friendly and cruelty free products too! 😊 😊
Sara Amaretti
2018-11-27T20:29:35+0000
I had a radical change today..and got my hair cut short by the wonderful Sid. The young man who washed my hair and gave the most divine head massage was utterly charming and very informative about the products which left my hair feeling amazing. Mr Sottung gave as ever great advice on how to look after and style my hair..choosing a style I could look after easily..but updating my look at the same time. A wonderful experience(not just a haircut ) I can heartily recommend the salon. 😊💇read more
Kam Maan
2018-11-14T19:08:26+0000
Took my daughters for a haircut today and Guste did an amazing job both girls are very happy! Will be booking myself in very soon!! Great addition to Sherwood 😃
Emma Hayes
2018-11-02T17:45:46+0000
Lovely welcoming staff. I was very long overdue and Gusie did a fab job. Eve cut Taylor’s hair just how he wanted it and kept him very entertained with the 20 questions game that we had to keep going on the way home. Will definitely be back xxread more
Cassie Picken
2018-10-26T12:00:02+0000
Very welcoming and professional. Guste gave both myself and my 10 year old daughter a fabulous cut and restyle. We will definitely be back! Thank you Guste and colleagues (sorry didn't get your names) 😊read more
Michele Goodwin
2018-10-25T11:53:52+0000
Both myself and my daughter were long overdue a haircut. Amazing staff so welcoming and friendly. Guste did an amazing job. Considering my daughter is only 2 and a half and I have enough hair for 4 people!Love my new hair and we will both definitely be back. Would highly recommend them. Thank you Guste xXxread more
Gemma Hatfield-Bowley
2018-09-25T19:13:13+0000
Having just moved to the area I was asking people where they get their hair done and people did not disappoint. Stylist Ev Luna-Rose gave me the best hair cut I have ever had in my 30 something years. Very professional, she took her time to make sure she was happy with her work. I really can't recommend this place enough. Thank you.read more
Vic Rupsin
2018-09-15T16:06:41+0000
Brilliant service, fun and professional staff, would highly recommend.
Rachael Griffiths
2018-09-13T16:14:40+0000
First visit today with Ev. Brilliant cut and a really enjoyable and relaxing, I'll definitely be back soon! Highly recommend!! Thanks
David Gilbert
2018-08-24T23:51:01+0000
Both me and my son had a great cut with Guste and Eva. Everyone was lovely and I’m super pleased with my cut- so much so that I’ve booked both of my girls in for tomorrow !
Jo Gilbert
2018-08-23T16:27:15+0000
Excellent venue, decor and high quality barber - highly recommended. 🙏
Matthew Wilkinson
2018-08-17T15:45:14+0000
Nipped in for a tidy up and left with a beautiful new textured haircut and some quirky sideburns! Sid is a stylist like no other. A pedant for detail. I’ve already booked again!
Rosie Francis
2018-08-15T17:46:29+0000
The best haircut/colour I’ve had in years!!!! Sid was amazing he understood exactly what I needed and talked me through every step of the way! Eve is brilliant cut my sons hair to perfection too - Jordan makes a great coffee and I understand is a pretty mean barber too! A brilliant experience in a beautiful salon - I will be back thank you ���read more
Michaela Wilkinson
2018-08-09T17:58:30+0000
Beautiful salon. Such friendly and welcoming staff. Sid is amazing. He listened to what I wanted and I was blown away with the finished result. I love my new hair colour and it has its shine and silky smooth feel back too! Highly recommend this salon. Thank you so much Sid and the Team 🙏❤️👩🏼read more
Amanda Marraffa
2018-08-08T19:22:32+0000
This salon is incredible. Had a consultation in the week followed by a great colour and cut today! I must say I was even blown away by the consultation experience and how welcoming and knowledgable Sid is. It’s the first time I’ve been given great advice and had somebody take their time to suggest things right for me. Today I had the treatment and he didn’t disappoint! He really is a magician when it comes to hair! I went in with dull and lifeless hair and he’s completely transformed it. My hair feels absolutely amazing! The salon is absolutely beautiful, the products are fantastic and all the added little touches are great, everything about it is really high quality. Everybody in the salon puts you at ease and makes you feel a million dollars. It’s great to have such a talented salon right on my doorstep! Can’t wait to return.read more
Chantel Slater
2018-08-04T20:47:03+0000
Welcoming, excellent service with evident expertise. All round great experience
Guy Thomas
2018-07-31T12:59:52+0000
I have just returned from the best haircut of my life. Sid knows his hair. The staff are super friendly and helpful. And the salon is fabulous. Need I say more?! 👏🏻
Marianne Last
2018-07-25T13:52:37+0000
Exceptional! Used the online booking this morning and had an appointment an hour later. I was greeted by friendly stylish staff and made to feel very comfortable. As for Sid, amazing- the first hair dresser I have ever been to who has been open, honest and not only listened to what I said about my hair but my life in general and suggested a cut to suit! As a person who struggles to spend money on my hair, I will definitely be going back on a more regular basis. Thanks guys �read more
Gemma Ransom Walker
2018-07-24T15:16:11+0000
I had a cut and colour with Sid yesterday. Fab experience from when I popped in for a consultation until I left the salon. He’s certainly passionate about hair and gives good, honest advice. It’s clear that he thinks about each individual client and what works best for them. The whole team are extremely friendly and helpful. I’ve already booked the other half in for an appointment, and I will be back. Thanks. Sid �read more
Catherine Beswick
2018-07-21T07:56:55+0000
Brilliant style, great team, Noah loved his experience.
Marcus Arnold Shelley
2018-07-19T15:38:23+0000
Fantastic experience from start to finish, highly recommended.
Robert Peck
2018-07-18T08:04:32+0000
Fully Accredited & Insurable Certifications.
On successful completion of the course, all students will receive our prestigious Haus of Sottung Certification. Our courses are fully accredited & insurable.
We are able to tailor each course to the individuals involved by keeping class sizes small. We will assess your skillset and then help you progress to the next level. Students will develop their skills on live models provided by the academy under the careful guidance of our educators.