the Home for Independent Hairdressers
Independence Should Feel Empowering - Not Overwhelming
Traditional salons are no longer the only path.
More hairdressers are choosing independence, flexibility, and autonomy than ever before.
At Indie, we believe
You deserve to earn well for your skill
You don’t need to sacrifice family or health to succeed
Business can be learned step by step
Confidence grows when you’re supported
Community makes the journey lighter and stronger
When hairdressers understand business, they don’t just earn more
they create freedom.
Supporting You in a Fast-Changing Industry
We support you through
The shift from employment to independence
New business models (home salons, freelance, mobile, chair rental)
Social media and digital visibility without burnout
Pricing confidently in a rising-cost economy
Creating stability in an industry that doesn’t slow down
Who We Are
Indie Hair Academy exists because the hair industry has changed. Today, over 70% of the hair industry is made up of independent hairdressers including home salon owners, freelance stylists, mobile hairdressers, and rent-a-chair professionals. Yet for years, solo operators have been expected to “figure it out” alone without business training, systems, or ongoing support.
That’s where Indie comes in.
Founded by Angela an independent stylist, salon owner, educator, and mentor.
Indie Hair Academy was built to fill the gap that was ignored in the industry.
It provides real-world business education, practical systems, and ongoing support so independent hairdressers can build businesses that support their lifestyle, and wellbeing while earning excellent money.
Welcome To Indie
Free Starter Guide
The first step toward going independent, with clear guidance on setting up your business, building the right systems, and gaining the confidence to start your journey successfully.
Business Starter
Launch your business with confidence through a simple, step-by-step setup that covers everything you need from insurance and booking software to payments and council compliance — all in one place for just $7.
Indie Community
Weekly coaching, real support, and a powerful community designed to help you grow consistently for a full 12 months. Join a space where you can learn, connect, and stay accountable every week for just $49/month.
Business Academy
Structured online learning designed to help you grow your business with confidence. Get access to weekly coaching calls, private mentor sessions, and practical real-world support to build and scale sustainably — starting from $99/week.
Angela Rose
Your Mentor & Someone Who Has Walked The Path
Angela isn’t a corporate consultant.
She’s a hairdresser who built her own independent career and now helps others do the same.
With years of hands-on salon experience, education, and mentoring, Angela brings practical business knowledge, grounded mindset work, and real-life understanding of what it means to juggle business, family, and personal growth.
She’s here to guide you, not lecture you.
To walk beside you, not above you.
Our Brand Partners
HUSL
The All In One App for Bookings, Wholesale Stock & Dropshipping
Guild Insurance
Get Fully Insured & Protected
Choose INDIE from the refferer list
Comfortel Furniture
Home Salon & Suite Setup
Home Based Salons
Home Salon Setup - No Plumb Basin
How To Get Started
Get your Free Solo Starter Guide
Fast-track your setup with clear guidance on systems, payments, insurance, and compliance so you can launch your business without overwhelm.
Business Starter
Fast-track your setup with clear guidance on systems, payments, insurance, and compliance so you can launch your business without overwhelm.
Join The Indie Community
Ongoing support, weekly coaching, and a space where independent hairdressers connect, grow, and realise they’re not doing this alone.
Business Academy
A 6 Month guided program combining education, coaching, and mentoring to help you grow a profitable, sustainable hair business with confidence.
More Ways To Get Support
FREE Strategy Call
Launch your business with confidence using a simple, guided setup covering insurance, booking software, payments, and council compliance all in one place
Join Facebook Group
Weekly coaching, real support, a powerful community, and valuable business resources all designed to help you grow, stay accountable, and move your business forward.
One on One Mentoring
Structured online learning combined with private mentor sessions and practical, real-world business support to help you build, grow, and sustain your business.
FREE Indie
Education
Education designed to help you earn more, work smarter and build a business on your terms.
Practical. Relevant. No fluff & Completely FREE
Indie finance
Need Finance To Get You Started
A flexible, tax-deductible payment option that helps you get started without hefty upfront costs. Ideal for new salon setups and hairdressers joining the Indie Business Academy.
Finalist
AHIA Business Awards
2025 Best Business Coach
2025 Sole Operator Of The Year
2024 Individual Educator Of The Year
Indie Support
Home Salon Startup
Freelance Startup
Turn Your Salon Into Rent A Chair
Business Mentoring
Salon Furniture / Fitout
Helpful Links
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