EUROPE FASHION WEEKS.
ICONIC LOCATIONS IN LONDON, PARIS AND MILAN.
A NEW VERSION OF YOU.
“Turns out to be one of the most incredible things I’ve done in my career.”
— Brad Garza, 23 years experience.
The Academy.
Your Backstage Pass to Europe Fashion Week!
Dreaming of working behind the scenes at London, Paris, or Milan Fashion Weeks?
The Lilly Hilt Academy is your gateway to mastering the skills, confidence, and insider knowledge needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of high-fashion hairstyling.
This is your backstage pass to London, Paris, and Milan Fashion Weeks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our hands-on courses build the skills, confidence, and insider knowledge needed to thrive in high-fashion hairstyling.
What’s in Store for You?
Instant Access to Online Training – As soon as you sign up, unlock our exclusive video library hair course covering the essential foundations for doing hair at Fashion Week shows. This will prepare you for what to expect working backstage at Fashion Week shows.
1:1 Zoom Call with a Founder – Get personalised guidance and answers to all your questions so you’re prepared for your big trip!
Hands-On Group Training – Fashion Week hair masterclass, in the city you’ve selected. This takes place before your first show to refine your techniques and learn show styles made for Fashion Week.
Exclusive Lilly Hilt T-Shirt – A little something to solidify your part of the team, provided in the city you’ve selected.
Opportunities Beyond the Academy – Stand out and you could be invited to work on private European Fashion Week shows in the future!
Lunch on Show Day – Stay fuelled and focused with a meal provided.
Mastering Show Day – Learn how to network like a pro and leverage social media to boost your career on show day.
Official Premium Products - You will receive the styling range from our official partner, REF Stockholm. You get to use these premium haircare products during group training, style models on show day, and take home the remaining product line to upgrade your professional styling kit.
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✈️ Book your flight
🏨 Arrange your accommodation (Please wait for confirmation before booking, as locations may change.)
🛡️ Ensure you have travel insurance
🛂 Check visa requirements (if applicable)
🚗 Plan your daily transport -
❌ Accommodation
❌ Flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Meals & daily expenses
❌ Local transport
You Don’t Even Know Your Full Potential…Yet.
As if Europe Fashion Week wasn’t enough of a good excuse, but to work alongside the Lilly Hilt team, styling hair for models before they walk the Runway during some of the most ICONIC Fashion Weeks like Milan and Paris? It’s a no-brainer.
“What’s it like?”
“I don’t even have the words to describe just how much of a rush it is. But let’s try, shall we?”
Fashion Week is where everyone is trying to prove themselves in one way or another, whether that’s to their boss, their friends, or even themselves, and this isn’t a dig.
It’s inspirational. Being surrounded by so many aspirational people just automatically makes you more ambitious. Proving that you are capable of taking that next step or doing those hard things.
It’s an experience only a select few get to achieve, and those that do… Well, they never forget it.
So, whether you’re a seasoned hairstylist with 15+ years in the game or newly qualified, this is one not to miss.
It’s not just about the shows or the looks you create; it’s about who you become in the process.
Book Your Spot for Next Season
Sign-ups for March 2027 now open!
PARIS
Venue and Date: TBC. Sign up right away to get your online training. Notice: Should you miss your monthly payment, you risk losing your place in important online training and an opportunity on the team
Waitlist now open!
MILAN
Register your interest
for Milan Fashion Week 2027 via the form below
Register your interest for Europe Fashion Week
Think of our hair academy training as part boot camp, part retreat — a place where you'll level up your skills, boost your personal brand, and have a great time doing it.
And you’ll put everything to the test by participating as a hairstylist at Fashion Week.
Yes, you'll work hard, but you'll love every second of it!
From beginners to pros, we welcome all stylists who are ready to get hands-on
and push their limits.
The only thing standing in your way is how far you believe you can go.
It’s scary because it’s unfamiliar, not because you’re not capable. — Unknown
FAQs
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You’ll gain hands-on training in Fashion Week hairstyling techniques, backstage etiquette, networking strategies, and how to make the most of show day for career opportunities.
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Online training is available as soon as you’ve signed up either through once-off or part payment subscription.
Hands-on Group Training day before Fashion Week shows. This consists of various rules and standards (brand, product, look, and schedule timelines). You will also receive social media training so you can make the most of your experience and elevated skills.
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You may need to bring certain hairstyling tool, plus your own travel essentials. A full checklist will be provided before the academy begins.
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No, attendees are responsible for booking their own flights and accommodation.
We will be able to provide a list of recommendations closer to the time of travel.
We recommend waiting for confirmation before making travel arrangements, as locations may change. -
Even at Lilly Hilt’s debut, we had a variety of experience within stylists!
We had a member who had only been qualified for just 2 years, and some of our team had over 20 years of experience!
The only thing we require of you is passion, teamwork and to communicate when something is wrong or you need help.
Also, years of experience doesn’t determine your skill set as a hairdresser. So don’t over think it! -
Our pro team is a selected few that we have worked with previously and have taken our training.
It helps us ensure that we have a range of stylists with a guaranteed skill set that is essential for running a smooth operation and that can cater to a range of different hair styles, types or textures.
It’s also to ensure that you have someone you can go to at all times. Jodie and Trayce are very in demand people when the shows are taking place, and if they aren’t around, the pro team is there to help guide and assist you if needed. -
Prove to everyone you are.
One thing we’ve realised about Fashion Week is the reason why everyone excels so much is because it’s a fresh start.
No one knows you. You know no one.
And it’s a blessing.
You could of qualified yesterday, and no one would know any different.
Sometimes it’s all you need to prove to yourself, and others that you are more than what meets the eye. -
Lunch will be provided on the main show day, but you’ll need to cover your own meals outside of that.
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Standout stylists may be invited to work on future private Fashion Week shows, opening up further opportunities in the industry.