Savvy Academy · Birmingham

One-to-One SMP Training: private training with Alex.

Five days of private training with no group to keep pace with. The course is shaped around your starting point, so if hairlines are the problem, more time goes into hairlines. If it is blending, pigment behaviour or confidence on real skin, that is where the days go.

Your dates

No waiting for a group to fill.

Accredited

Recognised by UK insurers.

5 days
Private, with Alex
£4,995
Course fee
12 months
Support after
Alex McKenzie delivering private one-to-one SMP training in Birmingham

Not a lighter version of the group course.

Some people learn best in a group. Others want to ask questions as they go, repeat a technique until it clicks, and spend more time on the areas actually holding them back. That is where one-to-one training makes sense.

Private training is a more concentrated format, designed around the person in the room. You work directly with Alex for the full five days, with the curriculum adapted to your starting point rather than a fixed syllabus.

Why Private Training

All the feedback, on your work.

One-to-one training is useful when you want the trainer’s attention on your own work for the full course, rather than sharing feedback across a group.

It also makes it far easier to be specific. You can bring examples of work you are unhappy with, explain exactly where you hesitate during a treatment, and use the course time to address those issues directly.

If you are coming from tattooing, SPMU, barbering or another treatment-based profession, private training also cuts down time spent on concepts you already understand, which leaves more room for the SMP-specific technique you actually came for.

If your main reason for looking is to correct, refine or elevate technique you already have, the Advanced SMP Training page covers the same course with a fuller technical breakdown.

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Private SMP training session at Hair Savvy Studio, Birmingham
Who It Suits

Built for people with some ground already covered.

The private route is primarily for people who already have relevant experience and want a more focused format.

  • Existing SMP artists who want direct correction and feedback
  • Tattoo artists and SPMU practitioners adding scalp micropigmentation
  • Barbers or hair professionals who want a private learning environment
  • Students who prefer to ask questions without waiting for group time
  • People travelling specifically for training who want concentrated access
  • Ambitious beginners who have discussed suitability with us first
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If you are a complete beginner

You can still apply, but expect a faster pace and a greater level of self-direction than on the Group Fundamentals course. Talk to us first and we will tell you honestly which route suits you better. Quite often it is the group course.

How It’s Tailored

Your background sets the syllabus.

The private course is not built around pretending every student has the same strengths and weaknesses. We discuss your background before the dates are confirmed, then shape the week around what matters most. You still cover the core principles behind safe, consistent SMP. The difference is how much time goes into the parts most relevant to you.

  • Hairline design
  • Blending into existing hair
  • Pigment behaviour across skin types
  • Needle technique
  • Depth control
  • Density building
  • Client consultation
  • Reading healed results and adjusting later sessions
Live model SMP treatment during private training
Live Model Work

The full treatment cycle.

Private training includes a complete live model treatment from start to finish across all three sessions. That matters because the decisions you make in session two and session three should be influenced by how the earlier work has healed.

Working through the full cycle lets you see past the immediate result. You learn to assess retention, density and the overall balance of a treatment as it develops, which is the judgement that separates competent work from good work.

Students bring their own live model for the practical work. If you genuinely cannot source one after trying, contact us before training and we will discuss the options with you.

What’s Included

The 5-day private route.

Everything below is part of the course fee.

  • 5 days of intensive private training with Alex
  • A curriculum tailored to your existing level and goals
  • A complete live model treatment across all three sessions
  • Accredited Savvy Academy certificate, recognised by UK insurance providers
  • 12 months of direct WhatsApp support with Alex after the course
  • Three free shadow sessions at the studio after training
  • Digital SMP Business Launch Pack with training and business resources
Course fee
£4,995
5 days of private training, one-to-one with Alex.
20% deposit secures your dates, balance due 28 days before.
Register Your Interest

Private dates are not dependent on group demand. They are arranged once you and Alex have mutually available time.

How Booking Works

Five steps, no waiting for a group.

1

Register your interest

Complete the enquiry form and tell us about your background and where you are in your career.

2

Have a consultation call

We discuss your current level, your goals, and the areas you want the private course to focus on.

3

Agree the dates

One-to-one training does not depend on building a group, so dates are arranged as soon as you and Alex have mutually available time.

4

Secure your place

Pay a 20% deposit, with the remaining balance due 28 days before the course starts.

5

Complete pre-course onboarding

Course materials are sent ahead of training so the studio time stays focused on learning and practical work.

Where It Happens

Private training in Halesowen, Birmingham.

Training takes place at Hair Savvy Studio, Unit 2, 28 Elizabeth Road, Halesowen, Birmingham, B63 4BQ. The studio is close to Junction 3 of the M5 with free parking on site. If you are travelling for training, ask for the confirmed timetable before booking accommodation.

Choosing A Route

Private or group training?

Both lead to the same accredited certificate. The difference is pace, format and how much of the trainer’s attention is on you alone.

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One-to-One Advanced

5 days · £4,995

The right choice if private feedback, flexible focus and direct access to Alex are the priorities, or if you want to correct and refine existing technique.

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The alternative

Group Fundamentals

6 days · £2,995

The right choice if you are a complete beginner who wants a slower, structured foundation alongside other students, with business setup covered in full.

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FAQs

Private SMP training, answered.

What is one-to-one SMP training?
Private scalp micropigmentation training delivered directly with the trainer rather than in a student group. The private format lets the content and pace be adjusted around your current ability and goals.
Is one-to-one SMP training suitable for beginners?
The private route is best suited to existing SMP artists and professionals from related industries. Ambitious complete beginners can apply, but suitability should be discussed first, because the private course moves at a faster pace than the Group Fundamentals route.
How long is the one-to-one course?
Five days of private training at the studio in Halesowen.
How much does private SMP training cost?
The 5-day one-to-one course is £4,995. A 20% deposit secures your dates, with the balance due 28 days before the course starts.
Can the training focus on my weak areas?
Yes, and that is one of the main reasons to choose it. The course can spend more time on hairline design, blending, pigment behaviour, depth control, density or reading healed results, depending on what you need.
Will I work on a live model?
Yes. The private route includes a complete model treatment across all three sessions under supervision. You bring your own model. If you genuinely cannot source one, contact us before training.
Do I receive certification?
Yes. On successful completion of the course requirements you receive an accredited Savvy Academy certificate, recognised by UK insurance providers.
What support is included after private training?
Twelve months of direct WhatsApp support with Alex, plus three free shadow sessions at the studio.
Do I have to wait for group dates?
No. One-to-one training does not depend on group demand. Dates are arranged once you and Alex have mutually available time.
Get Started

Ready to discuss
private training?

Register your interest and tell us where you are in your career, what you want to improve, and what you want the training to achieve. We will confirm whether the one-to-one route is the right fit and discuss available dates.

Hair Savvy Studio · Unit 2, 28 Elizabeth Rd, Hasbury, Halesowen, Birmingham, B63 4BQ
Free parking on site · Junction 3, M5