cfa ecole de coiffure de lyon

What cfa ecole de coiffure de lyon does

Association Ecole de Coiffure de Lyon, operating as CFA Ecole de Coiffure de Lyon, is a French non-profit vocational hairdressing school (Association Loi 1901, SIRET 779 825 363 000 20) founded in 1958 and headquartered at 2 quai Jean Moulin in central Lyon. It operates two physical campuses — Lyon 1 (central, near Hôtel de Ville) and Lyon 4 (Croix-Rousse district, with 11 classrooms and a fully equipped application salon) — and runs three integrated structures: a CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis), a Lycée Professionnel Privé, and the Club des Masters de Coiffure alumni community.

The school delivers five core diploma programs (CAP Métiers de la coiffure, Bac Pro Métiers de la coiffure, BP Coiffure, BTS Métiers de la coiffure, CQP Manager d'un salon de coiffure) through both initial training and apprenticeship (alternance) pathways. Practical training is conducted in dedicated application salons where students service paying clients. Its technology stack is composed entirely of third-party SaaS tools — Planity for appointment booking, Matterport for virtual campus tours, Ypareo for student management, and Pronote for academic tracking — with no proprietary AI or platform technology disclosed.

The revenue model is government-subsidy-mediated: apprenticeship contracts are funded primarily through OPCO EP and other Skills Operators, with additional flows from FAFCEA, Transitions Pro Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, regional subsidies for initial training, and taxe d'apprentissage collections. Supplementary revenue is generated through application salon client services and the L'Oréal Professionnel salon rental partnership (2022-2026). Customer segments span post-3e youth, apprentices aged 16-25, adult career changers, and working professionals seeking management qualifications. Strategic partnerships with L'Oréal Professionnel, Schwarzkopf, Haute Coiffure Française, Dessange, Franck Provost, Camille Albane, and Provalliance anchor the school's distribution into regional salon networks.

Name

cfa ecole de coiffure de lyon

Legal name

Association Ecole de Coiffure de Lyon

Website

https://ecole-coiffure-lyon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CFA Ecole de Coiffure de Lyon is a French non-profit vocational hairdressing school founded in 1958, operating two Lyon campuses and offering CAP, Bac Pro, BP, BTS, and CQP programs through apprenticeship and initial training pathways for youth, apprentices, and working professionals in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Hairdressing Education

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hair Styling & Cutting (EDAOALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA), Salon Business, Management & Retail Training (HSALANAK)

Keywords

• Vocational hairdressing education
• Hairdressing apprenticeship programs
• Beauty school training
• Professional coiffure diplomas
• Salon management certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training (Alternance): The CFA operates apprenticeship training programs funded through apprenticeship contracts (contrats d'apprentissage) and professionalization contracts (contrats de professionnalisation). Funding comes from OPCO EP and other authorized Skills Operating Funds.
2. Initial Vocational Training: Secondary-level vocational training programs for students after middle school (3e), partially funded through regional government subsidies.
3. Application Salon Services: The school's application salons provide real-world training opportunities for students while generating revenue from client services. Appointments available at both Lyon 1 and Lyon 4 locations via Planity booking system.
4. Taxe d'Apprentissage: Collects apprenticeship tax contributions from businesses to finance equipment, pedagogical projects, and technical investments for training facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The CFA Ecole de Coiffure de Lyon is a non-profit vocational training institution offering hairdressing education across two campuses in Lyon (Lyon 1 and Lyon 4). It delivers a full pathway of state-recognized French diplomas — CAP Métiers de la coiffure, Bac Pro Métiers de la coiffure, BP Coiffure, BTS Métiers de la coiffure, and CQP Manager d'un salon de coiffure — through both initial schooling (Lycée Professionnel Privé) and apprenticeship (CFA alternance) formats, complemented by an application salon where students train on real clients and a Club des Masters continuing-education community for working professionals.

Product overview

The school operates as a comprehensive hairdressing education institution offering multiple training pathways under three main structures: the CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis) providing apprenticeship-based vocational diplomas, the Lycée Professionnel Privé offering initial training programs, and the Club des Masters de Coiffure for professional stylists. The product portfolio spans from foundational CAP (Certificate of Professional Aptitude) through Bac Pro (Professional Baccalaureate) and BP (Professional Diploma) to BTS (Higher Technician Diploma) and CQP (Professional Qualification Certificate) levels. Practical training is delivered through dedicated application salons where students service real clients. The Club des Masters provides advanced competition training and continuing education for working professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAP Métiers de la coiffure (Alternance) Vocational training certificate in hairdressing delivered through a 1-year apprenticeship contract at the CFA, combining on-the-job training in partner salons with school-based instruction for students aged 16-25.
• CAP Métiers de la coiffure (1 an) 1-year initial vocational training program (Lycée Professionnel Privé) preparing students for the CAP hairdressing diploma through school-based instruction and practical application salon experience.
• CAP Métiers de la coiffure (2 ans) 2-year initial vocational training program at the Lycée Professionnel Privé leading to the CAP hairdressing diploma, aimed at students completing middle school who pursue a full secondary professional path.
• Bac Pro Métiers de la coiffure Professional baccalaureate diploma in hairdressing trades combining advanced vocational theory with practical salon experience, available through both initial schooling and apprenticeship tracks.
• BP Coiffure (Brevet Professionnel) Professional diploma for experienced hairdressing practitioners delivered through apprenticeship contracts, deepening technical expertise and professional qualifications for working stylists.
• BTS Métiers de la coiffure Higher technician diploma in hairdressing trades delivered in apprenticeship format, combining advanced technical training with workplace experience in partner salons; includes exclusive Schwarzkopf BlondMe sessions.
• CQP Manager d'un salon de coiffure Certificate of Professional Qualification for hairdressing salon management, designed for professionals developing managerial and entrepreneurial skills to operate or own a salon.
• Club des Masters de Coiffure Professional community providing continuing education, competition coaching (MAF, MOF, WorldSkills), weekly Tuesday training sessions, and a networking network for experienced stylists, alumni, and industry professionals.
• Salon d'Application Training salon at both Lyon 1 and Lyon 4 campuses where students practice hairdressing techniques on real paying clients under instructor supervision, with appointments booked via Planity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exam success rates: CAP 83-100%, BP 74-95%, Bac Pro 86-88.8%, BTS 69-100%, CQP 75-100%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miss Petite UniversecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 November 2024Official hair styling partner for Miss Petite Universe beauty pageant held in Irigny. Club Master members and students provided professional hairstyling for all contestants, gaining high-profile event experience.
• L'Oréal ProfessionnelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022L'Oréal Professionnel signed a partnership for rental of the school's application salon (2022-2026). The salon at 2 Quai Jean Moulin has been completely renovated and offers a modular structure for L'Oréal training teams to host regional clients. Apprentices benefit from this professional environment.
• DessangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner salon network providing apprenticeship opportunities for students. Dessange is a major French hair salon chain.
• Franck ProvostminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner salon network providing apprenticeship opportunities. Franck Provost is a prestigious French hair salon brand.
• Camille AlbaneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner salon network providing apprenticeship opportunities for hairstyling students.
• Haute Coiffure FrançaisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious French hairdressing federation. The Club Master Coiffure is affiliated with this organization representing excellence in hairstyling.
• SchwarzkopfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional hair product brand providing exclusive training sessions for BTS students at Schwarzkopf Academy. Students receive theory and practical training on BlondMe product range.
• CMA Lyon (Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Trades and Craftsmanship providing support for vocational training and apprenticeship programs in the Lyon region.
• CNEC (Confédération Nationale des Ecole de Coiffure)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational confederation of hair styling schools providing professional network and resources for member institutions.
• Provalliance (Groupe Franck Provost)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor European hair salon group operating Franck Provost and other salon brands, providing apprenticeship placements for students.
• SENSAS LyonminorOthersSensory experience venue hosting educational group activities for Bac Pro students, providing team-building experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
• École PeyrefitteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMakeup school providing professional makeup artists for BTS student photo shoots, enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration for creative projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• École Peyrefitte: French esthetics and makeup school already collaborating with École de Coiffure de Lyon for BTS photo shoot projects. Comparable as a private French beauty vocational institution, but focused on esthetics rather than hairdressing.

Direct peers

• Vidal Sassoon Academy: Premium international hairdressing academy with vocational diploma programs. Comparable in delivering recognized hairdressing credentials with strong industry brand association.
• Toni&Guy Academy: International branded hairdressing academy chain. Comparable in offering structured vocational training recognized by industry, though focused on Toni&Guy methodology and brand-aligned salon placement.
• École des Arts et Métiers de la Coiffure (ÉAMC): French private hairdressing vocational network offering CAP through BTS in apprenticeship and initial training formats. Operates multiple campuses in France under a similar non-profit/private school structure with Qualiopi certification.
• École de Coiffure de Paris: Direct French vocational hairdressing school operating a comparable CFA and initial training model in Paris. Closest functional analog as a French private hairdressing school offering CAP, BP, and BTS diplomas through apprenticeship and initial training pathways.

Others

• Club des美发 Schools (CNEC network): Confédération Nationale des Écoles de Coiffure — national confederation of French hairdressing schools of which École de Coiffure de Lyon is a member. Peer network representing collective industry standards, lobbying, and quality frameworks for French hairdressing education.

Broad incumbents

• L'Oréal Professionnel Academy: In-house training division of L'Oréal Professionnel, which is itself a partner of École de Coiffure de Lyon. Overlaps with the school's B2B training offering but operates at much larger scale across multiple countries.
• Schwarzkopf Professional Academy: Global brand academy providing product training and certifications. Already partners with École de Coiffure de Lyon for BTS BlondMe training; functions as both a complement and adjacent competitor in advanced product education.
• Wella Education (Coty Professional): Global professional hair education network delivering certifications and brand training. Comparable in scope of industry-aligned hairdresser education but embedded within a broader product manufacturer ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Pivot Point International: International provider of hairdressing and beauty education content, including digital learning platforms. Represents the digital-native, modular credential model that could substitute traditional in-person CFA enrollment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LyceeProfessionnelDeCoiffureDeLyon
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecolecoiffurelyon
• TikToktiktok.com/@ecoledecoiffuredelyon

Compliance3 records

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