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AHA certification

Pro Passport

Earn your AHA certification to work backstage with our team at fashion weeks around the world.

next departurenew york · jan 24 – 25, 2027

your journey begins here

Every great journey begins with a first step.

Pro Passport is more than a certification program — it's your gateway into the world of Fashion Week with AHA and the beginning of an exciting international journey of creativity, education, and professional growth.

  1. 01

    made for you

    Designed for hairstylists who are passionate about developing their skills and expanding their opportunities, the AHA Pro Passport prepares you for the standards, professionalism, and creative excellence that define every global AHA experience.

  2. 02

    where it happens

    An immersive certification program combining advanced technical education in runway styling, hands-on practical training, and real-world industry insight.

  3. 03

    who you'll learn from

    Workshops are facilitated by Aubrey and a host of international A-list educators, bringing global experience and diverse creative perspectives directly into the classroom — while you become part of our international community of hairstylists.

Aubrey styling a model backstage at fashion week
after certification

your passport to fashion week

Pro Passport certification is required to work backstage with AHA at any Fashion Week. Certify once and it carries across every city — New York, London, Milan, Paris and Tokyo — opening your place on the AHA Fashion Week team and at future AHA Events.

Continue your journey with us in some of the world's most inspiring fashion destinations. Choose from:

more than education.education as an experience.

The AHA Pro Passport is more than education — it's education as an experience. It's about becoming part of a global community that believes in continuous learning, creative exploration, meaningful connections, and the power of shared experiences.

Whether your ambition is to…

  • work backstage at Fashion Week
  • refine your technical expertise
  • explore the world through education and culture
  • build an international network of like-minded professionals

…your journey begins here.

Welcome to the AHA community.

AHA group on a mountaintop overlook
Pro Passport students in Lisbon

certifications in epic locations

Advance your career through immersive hair industry certification programs hosted in some of the world's most iconic destinations.

Elevate your technical expertise to a professional level while experiencing new cultures, perspectives, and creative inspiration from around the globe.

Our intensive 2-day certification workshop is designed for ambitious stylists ready to master runway styling and earn their place on the AHA Fashion Week team.

Leave with your AHA Pro Passport certification, elevated confidence, and the cutting-edge skills needed to bring your artistry to clients anywhere.

Hands-On Learning

Our immersive programs offer hands-on experiences, allowing you to learn directly from the best in the business. There's nowhere better to learn than from behind-the-scenes at the world's most known Fashion Weeks. You'll gain practical skills, experience and insights that elevate your artistry to new heights.

Industry Pros

AHA has a wide selection of seasoned backstage hair team leads and mentors with decades of experience backstage at Fashion Week seasons around the world. Every moment backstage is an AHA learning experience.

Empowering Your Journey

Our mission is that every person leaves our programs inspired to achieve their own personal goals and dreams. We are dedicated to creating experiences that motivate you to continue your developmental journey with confidence and with new global connections to cheer you on to your success.

save your spot today!

If you think you might be interested in joining us, don't wait, sign-up for more information. Spots are limited!

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past pro passport events