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Northriding, Johannesburg

Salon and Barber Training Centre, Johannesburg

Our training centre is open. A modern, fully equipped education space for the salon, barber and nail industry, built for hands-on learning, brand workshops and technical demonstrations. The venue is also available for hire.

Why train with Rapple

We combine international expertise with practical learning, so every attendee leaves with techniques they can use the same week. Upskill your team, build product knowledge, lift service confidence, grow retail sales and hold on to your clients.

Hair, barber and nail zones

Eight salon stations with barber or styling chairs and three wash basins, set up for real hands-on work rather than watching from a distance.

Japanese hydro bed

A full spa treatment bed for scalp, hair and treatment demonstrations.

Seating for up to 50

Room for seminars, product knowledge sessions and group workshops.

Projector and presentation kit

Built for brand launches, technical presentations and multimedia demonstrations.

Partnerships with leading brands

We host expert-led training with the industry names we distribute, including Philip Martin’s.

Open to stylists, barbers, nail techs and brands

Whether you are upskilling a team or launching a range, this is the room to do it in.

Inside the centre

Photographs from our Philip Martin’s education event in Johannesburg, March 2026.

The Rapple Experience wash station wall at our Northriding training centre
The Rapple Experience wash station wall at our Northriding training centre
Delegates seated for a Philip Martin’s technical session
Delegates seated for a Philip Martin’s technical session
Live colour demonstration on the salon floor
Live colour demonstration on the salon floor
Philip Martin’s Symphony education session in progress
Philip Martin’s Symphony education session in progress
Hands-on styling demonstration with the full room watching
Hands-on styling demonstration with the full room watching
Full house at the March 2026 Johannesburg training event
Full house at the March 2026 Johannesburg training event
Group workshop seating in the main training space
Group workshop seating in the main training space
Attendees at the Philip Martin’s Marmellata colour session
Attendees at the Philip Martin’s Marmellata colour session
Stylists gathered around a live demonstration
Stylists gathered around a live demonstration

Brand ambassadors and guest educators

We bring international and local educators into the centre to work with your team directly.

Rapple brand ambassador and guest educator
Rapple brand ambassador and guest educator
Philip Martin’sTap to play · 35 MB

Venue hire

Ideal for brands running regular education, product launches or regional training activations. All rates exclude VAT. Half and full-day hire includes the training zones, the eight stations, three wash basins and the conference seating area with audio-visual equipment.

OptionRate
Hair and wash stationR150 per hour
Japanese spa bedR300 per hour
Half-day session (up to 4 hours)R2,500
Full-day session (up to 8 hours)R4,500

Optional extras

Add any of these to a booking.

ExtraPrice
In-house training mannequinsPricing on request
Shampoo, styling or treatment productsDiscounted pricing on request
Capes, towels, brushes and accessoriesDiscounted pricing on request
Notepads and pensR20 per person
Tea, coffee and biscuit stationR50 per person
Light snacks (muffin, sandwich or platters)R65 to R100 per person
Bottled water or juiceR20 per person

Monthly access package

For brands running education every month. Priority booking and branding exposure at selected events.

  • Up to 4 full-day sessions per month
  • Priority booking
  • Branding exposure on select events
R9,990

per month, excluding VAT

Talk to us

Partner with Rapple

Launch new brands, train your teams, host industry workshops and build your market presence. Let us grow the industry together.

Enquire on WhatsApp Contact us

Unit B1 Deco Park, Avant Grande Avenue, Northlands, Northriding, Johannesburg 2169
010 085 0787 · orders@rapple.co.za

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