Precision Cutting and Color Theory
Most stylists can follow a color formula. This program teaches you how to create one. We start with undertones, overtones, and how existing pigment affects your results. You'll learn why level 7 hair doesn't lift the same way as level 4, and what to do about it.
The cutting portion focuses on geometry and balance. How to create weight lines, remove bulk without losing length, and build shapes that grow out well. We work through graduation angles, layering patterns, and the math behind fringe cutting.
Technical Deep Work
You'll spend significant time on strand tests, timing protocols, and troubleshooting common problems like banding or uneven lift. The cutting section includes detailed work on clipper-over-comb techniques, razor work for texture, and how to fix previous bad cuts.
Real salon scenarios with actual time constraints and client variables
Program Structure
Course Modules
- Color Science Basics: pH levels, developer volumes, and oxidation chemistry
- Formulation Methods: Creating custom colors and correcting previous color work
- Cutting Geometry: Angles, elevations, and how they affect the final shape
- Precision Techniques: Point cutting, slicing, and notching for specific effects
- Troubleshooting: Fixing common mistakes in both color and cutting
Lab Requirements
You'll need access to color supplies and at least 6 mannequin heads. Supply list provided upon enrollment.
Certification exam includes live model work evaluated by working professionals