Michelle Zeller Master Class- Chicago, IL

Custom Effortless Color:

Subtle & Seamless An expanded look & learn experience for stylists seeking clarity, depth, and confidence behind the chair.

A seamless color transformation can feel intimidating — especially when you’re trying to maintain brightness, dimension, and softness without going too dark, muddy, or brassy. In this class, we dive into not only what to do, but why, so you can confidently customize every client based on their desired inspiration, undertone, maintenance preferences, and personal style.

This year’s expanded format gives us the space to go deeper into formulation, technique, social media & branding, and client-specific customization. You’ll watch a full transformation in real time with detailed explanation, guided breakdowns, and space to ask questions throughout — including how to transition a traditional “foil highlight” client into a softer, more modern lived-in color approach.

What You’ll Learn

Strategic Color Placement

• One live model from start to finish (a real, everyday client—not a curated “perfect canvas”)

• Adapting foil placement for different densities, textures, and starting levels

• How to roadmap a custom color client using the 3 P’s (Parting, Placement & Pickup) for consistent, intentional results

• Transitioning a traditional highlight client to a more lived-in, dimensional look

Formulation with Intention

• Choosing between warm, neutral, and cool based on complexion + natural undertone

• Creating depth that adds richness without going flat, green, hollow, or muddy

• Approaching toning + root smudging with clarity — understanding why each formula works

• Building tone that enhances features, not just “matches hair”

Finishing & Content

• Blowout & finishing techniques to show movement + depth

•How to schedule and plan a content day

Business + Branding Expansion (New for 2026)

• Identifying your brand voice & attracting clients you actually want

• Updated social strategy (what’s working now vs. what no longer matters)

• Strategic scheduling, pricing, and sustainable growth without burnout

• Real talk about confidence, longevity, and building a business you want to run

Class Format

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Doors open at 8:45 AM This is a look & learn class — bring something to take notes with and your curiosity. You will leave with clarity, direction, and renewed excitement for the work you do.

What’s Included

• Lunch + refreshments

• The signature Mane Ivy swag bag (the one everyone still talks about) 🖤

• A guided workbook designed for actual implementation — not just inspiration

By purchasing a ticket to education with Mane Ivy you agree to the following “No Refund Policy”

• Postponement: In the event this class is postponed due to Michelle being sick/unable to teach or any situation out of our control, the class will be rescheduled for a later date within 90 days. All tickets will be transferred.

• Cancellations: In the unlikely event this event is canceled for any reason and Mane Ivy can’t reschedule another class within 90 days, a full refund will be issued to your original payment method.

Attendee cancellations

If you cancel 14+ days prior to the class you have 3 options:

-post your ticket for sale online and then transfer to a new ticket holder by emailing [email protected] with all the info for the new ticket holder.

-OR Full access to the Mane Ivy Education bundle in place of the in person class.

-OR receive credit for a future class with Mane ivy within 1 year of your cancellation.

If you cancel within 14 days or less to the class you have 2 options

-Post your ticket for sale online and then transfer to new ticket holder by emailing [email protected] with all the info for the new ticket holder

-OR Full access to the Mane Ivy Education bundle in place of the in person class.

Travel Insurance: Mane Ivy is not responsible for any expenses incurred for travel such as canceled flights/hotels/cars. Please book travel insurance

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