Foundation of Hairstyling
Build your skills and confidence in professional hair and barbering through hands-on training in cutting, styling, bridal techniques, and modern grooming. Whether you're starting your career or expanding your existing skills, our programs provide practical, industry-focused education to help you create professional looks and grow your career.
Foundations of Hairstyling
Master the foundations of professional haircutting through intensive, hands-on training designed for beginners. Build confidence in essential techniques including solid forms, graduation, layering, and precise sectioning, while learning how to adapt foundational shapes to different hair textures and face shapes.
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Sectioning & Parting: Mastering control and clean lines before cutting.
Elevation & Angles: Understanding how movement and physics create shape.
The Four Basic Forms: Executing precision blunt cuts, graduated bobs, and uniform layers.
Tool Mastery: Developing proper hand mechanics for shears and combs.
16 Hours • Theory + Practical Hands-On Learning
Kit Included
Prerequisite: None
Price: $1,695
Hair Cutting
Basic and Advanced Hair Cutting Programs
Develop basic and advanced cutting skills using precision and techniques to create modern, customized looks. These programs focus on professional methods including graduation, clean lines, and advanced texturizing.
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BASIC Hair Cutting
• Fundamentals: Understand hair structure, texture, density, and how they influence cutting techniques.
• Tools and Equipment: Learn the proper use, handling, and maintenance of professional haircutting tools.
• Basic Cutting Techniques: Practice blunt cutting, point cutting, layering, and graduation.
• Consultation and Client Care: Understand client consultations, style preferences, and professional communication
ADVANCED Hair Cutting
Precision Geometry: Learn sectioning, elevation, and finger angles to build custom weight lines.
Advanced Texturizing: Learn sliding, point cutting, and internal bulk removal for seamless movement.
Contemporary Styles: Perfect trending cuts such as textured bobs, shags, and butterfly layers.
Basic Cutting: 15 Hours • Theory + Practical Hands-On Learning
Prerequisite: None for basic cutting program
Price: $1,595
Advanced Cutting: 15 Hours • Theory + Practical Hands-On Learning
Prerequisite: For Advanced Cutting Program, complete basic cutting program
Price: $1,595
Bridal Techniques
Master the art of wedding hair with comprehensive hands-on training designed for aspiring stylists and makeup artists. Learn foundational techniques through the most requested luxury bridal trends while developing the skills and confidence to create polished, long-lasting wedding looks.
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Trending Techniques: Hollywood glam waves, romantic textured updos, boho braids, and modern buns.
Preparation & Longevity: Structural hair prep, seamless clip-in extension blending, padding integration, and humidity-resistant product placement.
Bridal Business Strategy: Client consultations, wedding-day timelines, veil placement, and portfolio photography to help grow your bridal business.
14 Hours • Theory + Practical Hands-On Learning
Kit Included
Prerequisite: None
Price: $1,495
Barber Program
Master the art of modern grooming through hands-on training that combines classic cutting techniques with contemporary styling trends. Develop the technical and professional skills needed to pursue a career in barbering or build your own grooming business.
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Precision Cutting: Master fades, tapers, pompadours, and sectioning.
Facial Hair Design: Learn straight-razor shaves, beard trimming, and line-ups.
Chemical Services: Learn modern hair colouring, bleaching, and texturizing.
Shop Business: Develop skills in client consultation, sanitation, and shop management.
30 Hours • Theory + Practical Hands-On Learning
Prerequisite: None
Price: $2,995
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Our programs are available through hybrid and in-person learning, combining theory with practical, hands-on training designed to build technical skills and professional confidence.
Kits and program manuals are included where indicated.
Looking to expand your skills? Ask us about combining programs and bundling to save.
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