Online · Self-Paced
The Signature Blow-Dry Method
Learn the exact signature techniques at your own pace. CPD accredited, with downloadable manual, video tutorial and six months of access.
View CourseBy Eleanor Pilling · Educator
Train with
the original
Blow Queen
Luxury hair education from the original. Signature blow-dry techniques shaped over 15 years across editorial, television, catwalk and the world's most recognised clientele.
Founder & Educator
Eleanor Pilling
The Signature
The Signature Method
Not a trend
A blueprint
The Ell Pill blow-dry is a method shaped over 15 years — across editorial, TV, catwalk and the highest-pressure client work. The kind of work where the result has to land first time, every time.
Every technique I teach has been tested, refined and proven in real salon conditions. You'll learn the exact steps behind the soft, polished, long-lasting finish that built my name.
— Ell
Explore the CoursesEducation That Elevates
Train with the original
Three ways to learn the Ell Pill method — choose what suits your schedule, your level and the way you learn best.
Online · 1-to-1
Bespoke 1:1 Tailored Mentorship
Direct training with Ell. Personalised guidance to refine your technique, build confidence and grow your career — wherever you are in the world.
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In-Person · UK
In-Person Group Training
Hands-on training with Ell in a small-group setting. The full method, taught in person, with live demonstrations and direct feedback.
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Real clients
Real results
A closer look at the finishes that built the Ell Pill name — every result shaped by the same signature method.
From the Founder
I don't follow trends — I set them. Every technique I teach is the exact blueprint that built my name, and I never gatekeep a single step.
Eleanor Pilling
Founder & Educator · ByEllPill
Student Stories
From the chair
Real words from the stylists who've trained with the Ell Pill method.
Featured Review
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The money I spent on the course with you, l have made back already x3 and that's only in a matter of months! Definitely the best around, my last blow dry course was not even on the level of yours! You're very talented and great at what you do!
HW
Course Graduate
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I booked with ell as a last ditch attempt to do curly blows and all I can say is this girl is an ANGEL and I will sing her praises until the cows come home. She is real, patient, kind, HILARIOUS and we have had the best ever day. Thank you beyond words to this beautiful woman. The absolute GOD of curly blows!
SH
Signature Method
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I am literally obsessed with doing bouncy blowdrys after doing my course with you in Inverness in April! Recommend you to anyone who asks about courses! You are fab!!
JM
1:1 Mentorship
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Thank your I really enjoyed the training you really simplified your technique and made it look so easy! Im slowly but surely getting better at perfecting it, thanks so much g all im hearing is pull, twist, pull, twist!! xx
EM
In-Person Training
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Thank you so much for the last few days, your so amazing and i feel like I've learn so much!! You've been the absolute Best teacher, Thank you so much. I can't wait to get started, you've boosted my confidence so much and just in two days! xxx
JF
In Person
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Hun you're a star honestly so sweet inside and out and you taught me sooo much! Didn't feel intimidated at all felt like a friend was going over it with me! I feel really excited now and wanna start blow drying everyone's hair haha
D
Mentorship Graduate
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Just wanted to pop over a message and say a massive thank you for the blow dry training today, you were so patient with me, whilst being super helpful 1 really appreciate that you took the time to carefully go into all detail of the blow dry and really break down each step! I had little confidence prior to today with hair and am so appreciative of your training and comfortable personality to be around thank you so much! xx
IK
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Six months access. CPD accredited certification. The exact blueprint behind every Ell Pill blow-dry — taught by the original.