In the ever-evolving beauty industry, excellence requires more than talent and creativity. For international award-winning hairstylist, educator, and founder of ES Hair Studio and ES Hair School Elena Sydorova, education has been a defining foundation of a career spanning more than two decades.
The Beginning of a Professional Journey
Elena Sydorova began her career in the hairdressing industry in 2003, developing her practical skills in professional salons in Ukraine. In 2006, she completed advanced professional training at the S&A Group Training Center, expanding her knowledge of contemporary haircutting techniques, coloring technologies, styling, and hair design.
Academic Education in Hair Artistry and Design
In 2013, Sydorova graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, completing a specialized program in Hairdressing Art and Decorative Cosmetics and earning a professional qualification in hair modeling and styling. In 2015, she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Design from the same university, strengthening her understanding of composition, geometry, color, proportion, and artistic expression. This background became valuable in advanced color transformations, creative hairstyles, competitions, and fashion productions.
A Second Academic Direction: Pedagogy and Psychology
Alongside her beauty and design education, Sydorova pursued academic studies in education. In 2013, she graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Education. In 2015, she completed a Master’s Degree in Pedagogical Education, receiving qualifications in teaching pedagogy and psychology. These studies later informed her structured approach to training beauty professionals.
Continuous Professional Development
In 2015, Sydorova completed an advanced professional training program at VT Academy, founded by Ukrainian hairstylist Vladimir Tarasyuk. The course further developed her expertise in professional hair modeling and contemporary hairstyling techniques. Throughout her career, she has continued exploring new technologies, hair reconstruction methods, and approaches to chemical hair treatments.
From Academic Knowledge to ES Hair School
In 2021, Sydorova founded ES Hair School, focusing on professional education in hair reconstruction, restoration, and modification technologies. She developed programs that combine theory with practical application, helping hairstylists understand hair structure, chemical processes, and treatment selection. More than 180 beauty professionals have completed training through her educational programs. In 2026, ES Hair School received international accreditation from Global Creative Masters, Switzerland.
Education as the Foundation of International Recognition
Today, based in Naples, Florida, Elena Sydorova works as an international hairstylist, educator, hair reconstruction specialist, and founder of ES Hair Studio. Her career spans salon work, international competitions, fashion productions, education, and original methodologies. Her background integrates hair artistry, design, and pedagogy, shaping an approach that extends beyond hairstyling into creative leadership and professional education. For Sydorova, education has been the foundation for transforming professional knowledge into artistic innovation and opportunities for the next generation of beauty professionals.
About Elena Sydorova
Elena Sydorova is an international award-winning hairstylist, educator, and hair reconstruction specialist with more than 20 years of experience. She is the founder of ES Hair Studio in Naples, Florida, and ES Hair School. Website: www.eshairstudio.com | Instagram: @es_elena_sydorova