YOUR EXTENSION JOURNEY STARTS HERE
Online hair extension courses and application on the Gold Coast
CHOOSE YOUR SIDE OF THE CHAIR
— FOR CLIENTS
Want hair that just
works?
Hair extensions, cuts and colour on the Gold Coast, in a private home salon. One client at a time. No rushing, no chaos. Just hair you love, done by someone with over a decade behind the chair.
— FOR STYLISTS
Ready to go solo,
or upskill?
Online hair extension courses, a go-solo eBook, and in-person training across Australia. Built for stylists ready to specialise, charge properly, and work hours that actually fit their life.
WHY SPECIALISE IN EXTENSIONS
Most hairdressers end up fully booked, with capped earning potential. Most stylists know it. Most just accept it.
There’s another version of this career, and it’s the one I’ve spent the last decade building. Specialising in hair extensions and running my own business means working fewer days and earning more.
It’s not magic. It’s pricing, positioning, and a skill set most generalist stylists never learn. The courses below are how I teach it.
And how specialising in extensions changes the maths
THE COURSES
Courses starting from $99 AUD
MOST POPULAR
The Complete Extension Masterclass
Tape, weft, and invisible weft, plus cutting, blending, and removal.
Four-plus hours of video tutorials, full theory modules covering tools, methods, consultations, colour theory and placement. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining your existing skills, this is the masterclass that takes you from “I do extensions sometimes” to “this is what I’m known for.”
— OR LEARN TECHNIQUES ONE AT A TIME
ONLINE
Tape Masterclass
Tape extensions, application and cutting to removal.
ONLINE
Weft Masterclass
Flat track and invisible weft methods, cutting and removal.
ONLINE
Cutting Masterclass
How to cut and blend extensions to look natural every time.
— OR GO DEEPER
EBOOK
Salon Start up eBook
The full playbook for going solo. Setup, pricing, finding clients, all of it. What I wish I had when I started.
IN-PERSON
In-Person Training
Hands-on, one-on-one training at your salon or mine. Full day or half day, walk away ready to take clients.
Afterpay Available
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Afterpay Available ✂
OUR FOUNDER
Hi, I’m Maddy
I’m a Gold Coast hair extension specialist and the educator behind beauty lab gc. Over a decade in, I’ve worked the salon floor, run the chair, and learned — the hard way — what actually works and when you go out on your own.
These days I split my time between the chair and the classroom. Real clients, every week. Real students, learning the actual job. Both make me better at what I do.
DON’T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT
★★★★★ · 18 five-star reviews on Google
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“I’ve been seeing Maddy for over close to six years and she’s been incredible every single time. In a cozy, home based salon, she provides excellent service as well as a great laugh. She offers affordable prices, alongside using quality products that will leave you feeling absolutely beautiful x “
— Jessica
★★★★★
“Maddy is such a talented hairdresser (and crafter!)! She is extremely approachable and welcomes new ideas while being thorough with her education around what it will take to get there. Her colourist skills are next level. She is a super star!”
— Eve Anderson
★★★★★
“Beauty Lab GC by Maddy is the BEST hair dresser I’ve ever been too. Maddy has transformed my Post-Partum hair insanely. Not only is the most welcoming salon, you always feel safe.”
— Rebekah McDonald
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Pricing depends on the method, hair cost, your experience, and your market. The Beauty Lab GC courses include a full pricing module that walks through how to price for profit, factor in hair costs, charge for maintenance, and build a service menu that actually pays you what you're worth.
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Most stylists can learn the fundamentals in a structured 4-hour online masterclass, but real confidence comes from practice. The Beauty Lab GC online courses are designed so you can move through the theory at your own pace, then apply it on practice hair before taking paying clients. Most stylists feel ready to take bookings within a few weeks of completing a course.
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This varies by location, experience, and how you price your service, but specialising in extensions consistently outperforms general hairdressing on a per-client basis. A full head of extensions in Australia typically charges between $800 and $2,500+ depending on the method, hair quality, and stylist. Many specialists work fewer days per week and earn more than they did doing full-service hairdressing, that's the whole point of specialising.
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Quality hair extensions typically last 6 to 12 months with proper care, with maintenance appointments every 6 to 10 weeks to move them up as the natural hair grows. The longevity depends on the method, the quality of the hair, and how the client looks after them at home, all things covered in the training.
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In Australia, you don't need a formal hairdressing qualification to learn or apply hair extensions, but having salon experience helps a lot. The Beauty Lab GC courses are designed for working hairdressers and stylists who already understand cutting, colour, and consultation. If you're not qualified but have practical experience, get in touch and we can talk through whether the course is right for you.
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There are several methods used in Australia, the main ones being tape extensions, flat track wefts, and other sew-in styles. Tape extensions are 4cm pre-taped wefts applied in sandwich-style bonds, fast to apply and gentle on fine to medium hair. Flat track wefts are sewn onto a beaded track and sit flat against the head, ideal for thicker hair and longer wear. The right method depends on your hair type, lifestyle, and budget, Maddy works through all of this in the consultation, and the Beauty Lab GC courses train stylists in every method so they can recommend the right one for each client.