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NewsWhat a Verified Educator means at the Academy
Not everyone who teaches can teach here. How the Academy reviews educators, and what the gold mark promises a student.
HairToner, gloss, demi: three words clients confuse and professionals should not
They overlap on the shelf and on the menu. Here is the clean line between them.
TechniqueWhy hands-on training still wins
Video can show you a technique. Only a room, a model and an educator at your shoulder can correct it.
HairThe ten levels every colorist reads by eye
Level is the first word in any color conversation. Learn to read it in daylight and the rest of the formula follows.
HairWhat a head spa really is, and why clients rebook
The scalp service that turned into a category of its own, explained for professionals thinking about adding it.
CareerHow to choose your next course
Five questions to ask before you spend money or a day off on education.
BusinessHow to price a new service
A simple way to set a price you can defend, and raise.
TechniqueFive questions for a better consultation
The first three minutes decide whether the client rebooks.
BusinessThe rebooking habit
Full books are built at the end of the appointment, not at the front desk.
HairScalp care basics every stylist should know
Healthy hair starts at the scalp. What to look for, and when to refer.
CareerFrom certificate to career
How to turn your training into the next job, chair or client.