About
This Academy is about making sure Diversity has a place in the Entertainment Industry.
If I can be an usher of change that’s my job!
Beyond the Combs Academy is a 2-day intense, rigorous, no nonsense theory and practical Hollywood training course for hairstylists, barbers, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, stunt performers, and set photographers that want to work in the entertainment industry. Here at the academy its environment will foster creativity and life experiences. This course is for all those whose dream is to work in Hollywood. Once you leave the academy you will have the confidence to walk onto any set whether it be a music video, a TV Show, feature film, Live performance , reality show, being a personal to a celebrity and the list goes on
BTCA has brought this space to you to give you a clear vision that will help to birth your passion.
Experienced Trainers
You will be trained by some of the top industry union members in Hollywood. Our instructors are highly sought after for all types of productions
Methodology
BTCA also has a four session course designed to create a new way of learning your craft for the entertainment Industry.
A Variety of Classes
The continuing educational classes will be taught by hair stylists, barbers, makeup artists, wardrobe stylists, stunt performers, animators and still photographers. Some of a part of the union and some are not and have chosen a different path to being successful.
RED CARPET-READY:
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SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Assure that your information is with our team for your first step. Visit our SIGN UP page for details and the application.
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Attend training sessions and/or classes
You can choose from our FUN AND EXCITING 2-Day Session or the continual educational classes at the Academy’s location. The classes are FUN, INTENSE AND TRULY REWARDING. YOU have to be ready to change your mind-set. It’s not business as usual and Hands-On is best for Artists. We learn best by touching and feeling!
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Hollywood-style
The student must be in attendance 100% of the time to receive all the GREATNESS these classes will sow into each and every person. Each student will receive wrap gifts, goodie bags as if they were on a Hollywood production. Attend the 2-Day Session and even more goodies await you
The new & exciting 2-Day Course is $2500
Payment Plans are excepted
Qualifications:
passion required.
from the real world
To Hollywood...
A Local 706 IATSE Hairstylist, Rhonda O’Neal is bringing her book, Beyond the Combs: A Celebrity Hairstylist’s Guide to Success” to life by starting her very own Academy! Beyond the Combs Academy (BTCA) has brought in some impeccable, deeply connected to Hollywood, admired and powerful Union Hairstylists, Makeup artists, Special Effects Artists, Still Photographers, Animators and Stunt Performers to teach you how to work in Hollywood once you get “That Call” to work on photo shoots, music videos, commercials, reality shows, Live TV, television, feature films and the list goes on now that there are so many platforms streaming. The skies the limit for you to be able to follow your dream, your passion. BTCA’s goal is for you to be able to walk on any set with knowledge and confidence .
Meet The Instructors
