Beauty meets identity.
Technique meets intention.

Beauty meets identity.
Technique meets intention.

Our training programme is designed for those who want to go beyond technical skills and build a strong, authentic professional identity

Style and Service Institute by Carmelo Spina

Style and Service Institute by Carmelo Spina

Professional training
for hairstylists and beauty experts

Professional training for hairstylists and beauty experts

Style and Service Institute (SSI) is a professional training centre founded by Carmelo Spina, Maria Aguado Cabrera and Isabella Ratti. Created to turn talent into a lasting, authentic and recognisable career, SSI offers a complete learning journey combining technical expertise, personal style, branding, and entrepreneurial thinking. With a fresh, multidisciplinary approach, SSI helps beauty professionals take a real step forward in their evolution both personally and professionally.

Why choose Style and Service Institute?

At SSI, we don’t just teach “how to do it”. We help shape professionals who are self-aware, market-ready, and forward-thinking. We don’t just build skills we build identities.

Today, knowing “how to” is not enough:
you need to know who you are.

Today, knowing “how to” is not enough:
you need to know who you are.

The SSI method

Every course brings together essential elements for long-term success:

  • Advanced techniques for hairstylists and beauty experts

  • Salon marketing and client relationship management
  • Personal style and image consulting
  • Branding and effective communication
  • Interior design for beauty spaces
360 degrees training:
technique, branding, management

SSI offers more than technical training. We provide a complete pathway that blends professional skills with entrepreneurial insight thus helping you build a distinctive identity and thrive in today’s beauty market.

Grow personally and professionally:
become the best version of yourself

Every module is designed to help
you develop awareness,
style and leadership with the SSI learning method
that turns knowledge into action.
Because real change does not start with what you know.
It starts with who you are.

Cutting-edge courses for beauty
and hairstyling professionals

From colour analysis to service marketing to studio interior design: our training is built around the real needs of the industry. Expect hands-on workshops, fresh content and ideas you can put into practice from day one.

TEAM

Three founders, three unique perspectives

Step-by-step learning with international experts:
Carmelo Spina, Isabella Ratti and Maria Aguado Cabrera

TEAM

Three founders,
three unique perspectives

Step-by-step learning with international experts: Carmelo Spina,
Isabella Ratti, and Maria Aguado Cabrera

Carmelo Spina

CO-FOUNDER
Hairstyling, Technique & Creative Identity

Isabella Ratti

CO-FOUNDER
Personal Branding & Image Strategy

Maria Aguado Cabrera

CO-FOUNDER
Strategic Branding, Customer Exp. & Design

Your journey to success starts here

Are you interested in our courses? Would you like to know more about upcoming events or simply need additional information? Please send a note to: info@styleandserviceinstitute.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us

Style and Service Institute
Seminar:
The art of human connection

Florence, January 24/25/26 2027

SSI offers an intensive pathway that blends style, identity, and professional strategy, providing practical tools to help you stand out in the market.