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84 | BEAUTY LAUNCHPAD | JUNE 2017 SNIP CHAT Top courses help pros fashion looks that rank a cut above. CLASS NAME: Master Stylist Series by Goldwell DESCRIPTION: The journey to becoming a cutting master is comprised of four stages called Shapes: Essential, Contemporary, Advanced and Collection. "From the basic snip skills all stylists must have in their arsenal to gorgeous precision shearing, this comprehensive KMS Academy course pushes the technical boundaries for hairdressers who love haircutting," explains Sandra Humphries, VP of education. goldwell.us CLASS NAME: Structure in Motion (SIM) Series One by Sexy Hair DESCRIPTION: It's all about the motion of hand and body. Master effi cient texture, angle and design techniques to create the perfect cuts. And learn tai chi-inspired movements that will relieve back pain through proper body positioning. "Five daily movements defi ne the difference between traditional cutting and our SIM approach," affi rms Stephanie Polansky, director of education and shows. sexyhair.com CLASS NAME: Core Cutting Master Academy by Surface DESCRIPTION: "In the whole world, there exists a total of only fi ve haircuts; trends are exaggerations of those styles." With this bold statement from founder Wayne Grund, the brand presents its core two-day academy course featuring The Edge (long one-length), Freedom (long layers), Windswept (bobbed line), Front & Center (inverted line) and The Crop (short layers). Once mastered, choppers are set for life as snipping specialists. bgrund@surfacehair.com HUE, ME? Color inside the box or outside the lines— these are free-for-all dye days. CLASS NAME: Foundation Color/Brand Certifi cation by Affi nage DESCRIPTION: On the fi rst day of this two-part course, colorists take an in-depth look at the core principles of formulation and application. Day two is about breaking rules. "Working with dyes in a creative way, we encourage outside-the-box thinking to promote individual confi dence and further inspiration," enthuses education manager Catie Hansen. 877.597.2929 CLASS NAME: Accelerate Your Income by Aloxxi DESCRIPTION: This three-hour seminar goes beyond color product knowledge, empowering hairdressers to reach customers who crave dye services that get them in and out of salons fast. "Upsell existing clients or gain new devotees with our Express Color techniques, which let stylists color and blowdry in under one hour," marvels Robert Siebert, director of education. 877.425.6944 CLASS NAME: Color Culture with Ian Michael Black by Aveda DESCRIPTION: "Where else can you discover incredible color techniques, see how product is made and cook a traditional Indian meal?" asks Ali Yanez, director of education. This three-day experience at Aveda Institute Minneapolis starts by exploring traditional ideas plus innovative possibilities, like the signature Eclipting technique that promises to boost business. A full-access manufacturing facility tour follows, wherein students meet chemists to chat about product innovations. Finally, the Ayurvedic cooking class explores India's healing arts, which infl uence Aveda's guiding philosophy. avedaeducation.com CLASS NAME: Freestyle.Lightener by Kevin.Murphy DESCRIPTION: "Freehand lightening is the fastest growing color trend," reveals Kate Reid, Color.Me design director. This class explores innovative balayage and freehand techniques so that stylists may grow skills and easily achieve practical, lit-from-within color. Additional instruction touches on how to reduce the need for foils and thus promote greater environmental sustainability. kevinmurphy.com.au CLASS NAME: Designing the Brown Blonde by Lakmé DESCRIPTION: "There's just too much blonde hair in the world!" laughs Wendy Bond, national director of education. "I love this course because it gives darker locks the look and feel of being blonde, while still remaining brunette." Students study three novel highlighting techniques designed to control unwanted warmth for dusky tresses, be Jay Mahmood demonstrates the tenets of the course he helped create for Goldwell. A model glows as a Lakmé brunette-blonde. Colorists test their skills via hands-on formulations during an Affi nage course. PRETTY SMART Shoot to the head of the class with these educational offerings. We culled brands for their favorite course in one of a myriad of categories—such as cut, color, style, texture, extensions and men's grooming—to get stylists back-to-school buffed. BY FRANCESCA MOISIN COURTESY OF MANUFACTURERS