Meet your trainer..

Hi, I’m Terri , director of Minnies Hair Academy – a passionate and experienced hair professional with over 20 years in the industry, specialising in hair extensions, salon development, and high-standard training.

I started my journey in a salon at just 14, qualified fully by 18, and proudly represented England in competition – an opportunity that led to working around the world. I became self-employed early in my career, offering mobile hairdressing services, and was one of the few specialists in hair extensions two decades ago. Over the years, I’ve trained in almost every extension method, gaining expert knowledge of what truly works.

While raising two children, I completed a full-time BA Degree in Business Management and later added more education to my portfolio I qualified to teach through a formal teacher training course. This opened the door for me to share my knowledge and experience through structured, high-quality education.

Eight years ago, I opened my first salon as a joint venture – and our hair extension business quickly took off. We became the leading name in the area for hair extensions and soon expanded to open two salons within 1 year to meet the growing demand. Due to that rapid growth, many valuable lessons were learned – lessons that shaped me both personally and professionally. They became the foundation for my next chapter as a solo business owner.

In 2020, I launched my own salon Minnies Glamour Studio , (this will always be my baby) independently, taking everything I’d learned and building something stronger, smarter, and more sustainable. Since then, I’ve developed a six-figure business from year three, trained multiple apprentices to a high standard, and built a loyal team that I’m incredibly proud of.

During lockdown, I launched my first hair extension training course – helping students kick-start their mobile businesses and even open their own salons. That course evolved into a full training program built on real-world experience, giving future extensionists the tools to thrive. I’ve also had the privilege of teaching in salons across the UK and seeing first-hand the success of students trained to the highest standards.

With over 20 years in hair extensions, I’ve worked with countless UK suppliers and many overseas suppliers. I now partner with a brand offering exceptional hair quality – up to 30 inches in length with a two-year lifespan. As well as offering my own hair supply to customers , I tested the waters and helped a new brand build their hair extension business from scratch, from branding to stock, and they’re now well on their way to becoming a six-figure company themselves.

And now, I’m offering white label hair supply – the perfect opportunity for students or salon owners to become their own hair stockist without the hassle. You simply tell me your requirements, and I take care of all the faff – sourcing, packaging, branding and logistics. It’s a seamless way to expand your brand and start selling premium hair under your own name.

With a deep understanding of the hair industry, a teaching qualification, and a business management degree, I’m passionate about helping others break into the world of hair extensions – whether they’re going solo, joining a salon team, or becoming a stockist of their own.