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Jul 23 2025

School on Monday, nail tech on Wednesday: Gracie’s story

You know that moment when you do your friend’s nails and they say, “You should seriously do this for real”? Well, for Caloundra local
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Jun 10 2025

How to become a nail technician in Australia: Your future starts at Demi

Mad about manicures? If you’ve ever dreamt of turning your love for nails into a thriving career, now’s the perfect time to get started.
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Jun 2 2025

Schoolbooks and skincare: how Kirah started her beauty business at 17

While most teens were juggling exams and uni preferences, Kirah was busy launching a business. Yep, at just 17, she opened the doors to
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May 22 2025

Leaving school early: pathways from classroom to career

If you or someone in your family has considered leaving school early, you’ll know it’s a deeply personal decision and often overshadowed by societal
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May 8 2025

How to become a hairdresser in Australia: everything you need to know

Barbering isn’t just about haircuts and grooming; it’s about boosting confidence and making people feel their best. If that sounds like your kind of
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Apr 16 2025

Teenage dreams: 15yr old Cooper set to run a barbering business before he’s allowed to vote

Most teens are still figuring out their go-to coffee order. Cooper? He’s already planning his own barbershop, and he’s not waiting around for permission
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Apr 2 2025

More than a fade: how barbershops are shaping men’s mental health

Barbershops are making a powerful comeback—not just for the fresh fades, but for the real talk, connection and care that happens in the chair.
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Mar 27 2025

Real training, real experience, real jobs: why students choose Demi International

Choosing where to study is a big decision. Join us as we explore what life is like for Demi students and answer the big
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Mar 27 2025

What is remedial massage therapy? Everything you need to know

Remedial massage therapists are in high demand. Curious about how it works or considering it as a career? This guide is for you.
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Mar 13 2025

Pregnancy massage training courses: become a skilled and trusted therapist

Discover how to become a qualified pregnancy massage therapist with a Diploma of Remedial Massage. A career supporting expectant mothers starts at Demi.
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Mar 12 2025

How to become a remedial massage therapist: your step-by-step guide

Have you heard the news? Natural therapies are in—and qualified therapists are taking advantage of the booming industry, predicted to reach an incredible value
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Mar 1 2025

What does a beauty therapist do? Spoiler: it’s more than you might think

What might be a better question is, what doesn’t a beauty therapist do? We often think of beauty therapy as just facials and manicures,
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Feb 27 2025

Hairdressing apprenticeship vs fast track hairdressing course: which path is right for you?

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Ready to kickstart your career as a professional hairdresser or barber? If you’re at a crossroads with your training options, we’re here to help!
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Dec 18 2024

Tradie turned trimmer: How a ‘mafia movie’ style barbershop transformed John’s career

There’s a new barber in town – and he’s not your traditional ‘short back and sides’ trimmer. Meet John, Demi International barbering student and
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Dec 6 2024

How to become a beauty therapist: A complete guide

Are you passionate about all things beauty and skincare? Dreaming of a career in the booming beauty industry or looking to start a side
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Nov 30 2024

How to become a barber in Australia: Steps to kickstart your career

Barbering isn’t just about haircuts and grooming; it’s about boosting confidence and making people feel their best. If that sounds like your kind of
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Oct 25 2024

Jumpstart your makeup career: training, side hustles and funding

Does a career in makeup make you feel like a kid in a candy store? Imagine starting your day with a latte in one
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Oct 8 2024

The Australian beauty industry boom: statistics, careers and training for success.

Are you searching for a job that’s personally and financially rewarding? Does your vision of a dream job involve combining creativity and expert skills?
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Aug 13 2024

Start strong: Study tips for new students

Ready to get studying? Here’s how to study effectively, manage your time, seek support, find balance and plan ahead for success.
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Aug 1 2024

Kickstart your beauty side hustle today: training, funding and getting started

Who isn’t eyeing a side hustle these days? A beauty side hustle can help you build skills and earn some extra cash.  
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Jul 9 2024

How to launch your beauty industry career in just 1-2 days per week

If work, parenting, high school routines or just life in general is limiting your time, you’ll be happy to know our courses only require
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Jul 2 2024

Mastering salon management for leadership career growth

Salon management isn’t just about scheduling appointments and balancing budgets – it’s the heartbeat of a thriving salon. As the beauty industry in Australia
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Mar 27 2024

Is a facial course the best way to begin your beauty career?

Facials are one thing that’s never gone out of style. And with so much emphasis today on skincare and looking and feeling our best,
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Feb 28 2024

How to become a body piercer in Australia? From trainee to studio owner

As one of the most popular forms of body art and modification, it’s no wonder that qualified body piercers are in demand. And if
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Feb 23 2024

How To become a tattoo artist: Designing your new career

Looking for a career that’s a little outside of the box? Working as a tattoo artist is a varied, creative and satisfying path to
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Feb 5 2024

Unleash Your Creativity: 10 Amazing Career Opportunities in the Beauty Industry

The beauty industry is booming. And as a continually expanding field, it has new professions and services constantly popping up. There is a stack
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Jan 30 2024

From Brushes to Red Carpets: Your Guide to Becoming a Celebrity Makeup Artist

When you envision your future as a makeup artist, are you always dreaming of bigger things? For some, the aim of becoming skilled in
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Dec 22 2023

Choosing Your Path: RTO vs. TAFE – What’s The Difference?

When it comes to education and career choices, you can access training through several paths, including Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) like Demi International and
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Dec 20 2023

VET Beauty Courses Empowering High School Students for Job-Ready Careers

Once upon a time, students were limited in the learning pathways they could take to graduate from high school and tertiary education. But today,
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Nov 28 2023

Beauty and Business: Crafting Your University Pathway Without an ATAR in Queensland

For so long, gaining entry into university was only possible with a high school qualification, good grades, and a sufficient Australian Tertiary Admission Rank
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