U: THE ARTIST
THE COURSE
Day 1
9 - 10 a.m. One-on-One Evaluations
Bring a model, photo or mannequin head of your cut and color work for this personal evaluation of your artistic strengths.
10 - 12 p.m. Haircolor Customization
Explore the elements of creative color, including the color wheel, the canvas,
product choices, formulations, customizable techniques and predictable
results. Each step focuses on the creative process and adapting it to (or
discovering!) your personal style. Today’s consumers expect to be active
participants in any decision-making process, and you’ll learn how to conduct
an engaging, customer-centric
12 – 1 p.m. Lunch Break
1 – 5 p.m. Best Practices in Color Personalization
Personalized application techniques are at the heart of every great color service. During the afternoon session, you’ll learn how to create a distinctive color design for each client, which reflects your signature style. Topics include horizontal, diagonal and vertical foiling; highlighting and lowlighting; and precision application techniques. In addition to options in gray coverage, best practices and challenges in creating blondes, redheads and brunettes are explored. Focus is on using systems for customizing color and adapting them to your creative style.
Day 2
9 – 9:30 a.m. Cutting and Styling for Individuals
Introduction to hair typing, a contemporary system for using the hair’s main characteristics to create a personalized design plan. Since hair typing is rarely consistent from front hairline to nape, you’ll also learn to analyze key head zones. By the end of the session, you’ll be able to customize your cutting techniques in a whole new way.
9:30 – 10 p.m. The Right Tools
The creative cutter uses all available tools, choosing the best ones for both the client and a cutting system. For instance, a razor is appropriate for hair that’s thick and glossy but not for hair that’s thick and coarse. In short order, you’ll understand how scissors, razors, clippers and texture/thinning shears allow extreme personalization.
10 - 12 p.m. Step-by-Step Demo
What happens when you’re assigned a model at a fashion show and have limited time to create a unique look? Get a close-up view of how to personalize a contemporary cut, on the spot, with incredible confidence. Topics include ways to approach the exterior frame, tricks for creating and placing volume and the best ways to make transitional connections. This demonstration puts it all together: using face shape, hair typing and head zone analysis to create a three-dimensional design that’s wholly suited to just one person.
12 p. m. Lunch Break
1 – 4 p.m. Interactive Work Shop
Master, interpret and reinvent what you’ve learned on live models,* using your own artistic approach. Salvatore will provide personalized assistance, input and feedback, helping you customize your concepts to your model and perfect your artistic technique.
4 p.m.
Evaluate and discuss attendees’ signature designs and how they relate to the principles covered in this course. This interactive session just might provide the most invaluable professional feedback you’ll receive. The focus is on positive input for personal development.