Axcelr8 Academy : Balayage, Hairpainting and Corrective Color

Schedule

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to Mon, 27 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Beauty Certified Education Association | Saint Paul, MN

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Understanding Haircolor
Theme: The “How, Why, and When” of placement and formulation
Goal: Establish technical foundations, build confidence
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Two-Day Academy Class: Balayage, Blonding & Corrective Color
From hair painting to high-lift mastery — gain real-world confidence in advanced color work.
Day 1: Balayage / Hair Painting
Learn practical, salon-ready balayage techniques and how to customize them for every client.
Class Description:

What’s the real difference between balayage and modern foiling? This class provides a comprehensive introduction to balayage and surface painting techniques, covering who it’s best for, what results to expect, and how to communicate realistic outcomes with your clients. You’ll learn hands-on techniques that are simple, effective, and easy to implement behind the chair.

From brush selection to application tools, from classic full painting to modern "peaks and valleys" patterns, this class breaks down the methods that make balayage both artistic and functional.


Key Segments:
  • What Is Balayage?
    • Definition, history, and evolution in the salon
    • How it compares to foiling
  • Pros & Cons of Balayage
    • When it works beautifully — and when to avoid it
    • Realistic client expectations and maintenance
  • Ideal Hair Types for Balayage
    • Texture, density, porosity, and previous color history
  • Client Consultation from Photos
    • How to identify techniques in inspiration photos
    • Language to manage expectations
    • Setting you and your client up for success
  • Tools Overview
    • Brushes for balayage vs. foil work
    • Power lighteners for surface painting
    • Paddles, film, and saturation tools
  • Techniques & Application
    • “Peaks and Valleys” painting
    • Full painting vs. weaved or sliced application
    • Creating dimension through gradation
  • Hands-On Segment
    • Apply one or more balayage looks on mannequins
    • Practice clean blending, saturation, and placement

Tools Needed:
  • Tail Combs
  • 10 Sectioning Clips
  • Favorite Color Tools (brushes, bowls, paddles, film, etc.)
  • Blow Dryer
  • Styling Brush

Day 2: All-Over Lightening & Corrective Color
Master global blonding, bleach retouches, and the principles of corrective color and toning.
Class Description:

To be a true blonding expert, you must go beyond foils. This class focuses on global lightening and the essential skills needed to correct or lift previous color. You’ll learn the chemistry of bleach, how it behaves differently on virgin vs. previously colored hair, and how to handle retouches and rebalancing.

We'll also dive into corrective color theory, including bleach washes, color balancing, and how to identify when and how to tone for an even, healthy finish. This class emphasizes hands-on practice, formulation confidence, and real-world application.


Key Segments:
  • Bleach Chemistry
    • How bleach works on the cortex
    • Developer strength, timing, and porosity effects
  • Global Blonding Applications
    • Full-head bleach on virgin hair
    • Scalp bleach retouches: sectioning, timing, overlap control
  • Corrective Color Principles
    • When to bleach wash or color balance
    • Neutralizing unwanted tones post-lift
    • Understanding bands, uneven lift, and compromised hair
  • Client Consultation from Photos
    • Identifying corrections and expected results
    • Key phrases for guest education and consent
  • Hands-On Practice:
    • Lift swatches for visual learning
    • Full-head bleach application (mannequin)
    • Tone and gloss based on observed level and condition

Tools Needed:
  • Tail Combs
  • 10 Sectioning Clips
  • Favorite Color Tools (bleach, bowls, brushes, foils if needed)
  • Blow Dryer
  • Styling Brush
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Where is it happening?

Beauty Certified Education Association, 755 Prior Avenue North, Saint Paul, United States

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USD 177.90 to USD 441.72

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