Balayage Foundations + French Cutting Discovery | Sunlights Academy
About this Event
Balayage Foundations & French Cutting Discovery
Experience the Fundamentals.
Learn the System.
Elevate Everything.
These dynamic courses are the perfect opportunity to deepen your foundational skills in French Balayage and French Cutting at a highly accessible price point. Whether you’re new to these techniques, returning for a brush-up, or bringing a team for a shared learning experience, this two-day program delivers real education, real value, and real transformation at the chair.
Seats are limited. The impact is limitless.
Why These Classes Matter
Not every stylist needs a three-day immersive Masterclass — but every stylist needs a strong foundation. Our introductory workshops offer the perfect blend of theory, demonstration, and hands-on practice in an intimate environment designed to strengthen your fundamentals, boost your confidence, and help you execute these techniques with clarity and consistency.
With curriculum created by Candy Shaw — 2025 NAHA Educator of the Year — and taught by the Sunlights Artisan Team, you’ll learn from the educators who bring her system to life every day.
This is education that builds careers.
This is where your journey begins — or gets brilliantly refreshed.
Who These Classes Are For
Stylists who want to:
• Learn balayage or French Cutting for the first time
• Revisit the fundamentals with an updated curriculum
• Strengthen placement, brushwork, sectioning, and body mechanics
• Build confidence with modern, real-world techniques
• Bring associates or team members at an approachable price point
• Experience hands-on practice with direct teacher support
• Combine education with a weekend in Atlanta — an education vacation
What’s Included
• Full day of education for each class
• Morning theory + live demonstration
• Hands-on afternoon working on a mannequin
• Excellent student-to-teacher ratio
• Lunch provided
• Retail therapy break
• Swag bag + education materials
• Certificate of completion
The 2027 Schedule
Sunday — Balayage Foundations (10am–4pm)
A full day dedicated to the fundamentals of French Balayage.
The morning begins with theory, Candy Shaw’s updated curriculum, and a live painting demonstration. After lunch and retail therapy, students transition to hands-on practice with mannequin heads, focusing on placement, brushstroke, mixing, saturation, and the mechanics needed to achieve bright, consistent, and beautifully blended results.
This class is ideal for stylists struggling with lift, placement, or spottiness — or anyone ready to paint faster, brighter, and better.
Monday — French Cutting Discovery (10am–4pm)
The foundation of Candy Shaw’s coveted French Cutting system.
The morning covers the theory and demonstration of sectioning, angle mapping, body and finger positioning, and the mechanics that define the French method. After lunch, students spend the afternoon practicing combing exercises and completing their mannequin haircut using the system taught that day.
This class is perfect for stylists looking to reset their approach to cutting and step into a technique that is faster, softer, more ergonomic, and more profitable than traditional methods.
Investment & Bundle Options
Your education. Your pace.
• Single-day ticket: $299
• Two-day bundle (Balayage + French Cutting): $499
Save $99 when you enroll in both classes.
These courses are designed to be accessible—an affordable entry point to the Sunlights® system while still delivering the high-quality education our brand is known for.
Reserve your spot today.
Experience the Sunlights Way.
Elevate everything.
Lodging:
Access exclusive discounted room rates at the official Sunlights® hotel!
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead (newly renovated and walking distance to Jamison Shaw!)
3300 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
P: (404) 237-1234
Click HERE to access 2026 discounted room rates. Select "Corporate or Group Code" in the Special Rates dropdown. Enter Group Code: CR98077
Tools to bring:
Sunday - a learning attitude!
Monday - shears, cutting comb, and a learning attitude!
*We will provide all other necessary products, tools, and materials for class.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Theory, Curriculum, Demonstration
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch Provided
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Retail Therapy
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Hands-On Learning
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Clean Up, Diploma Presentation, Class Picture
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 64.80 to USD 534.31
