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Training Season

These brands are leading the way with new and revamped
courses to get you to the top of your game. Book now to avoid
disappointment – and give yourself a New Year refresh

What: Goldwell Master Colorist Technician

When: Monday 19 - Wednesday 21 January & Thursday 26 March

Where: Goldwell Academy London, 130 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 5EU

Price: £544 (including VAT and qualifying discount)

Elevate your skills with the Goldwell Master Colorist Technician Series, a colour journey for beginners and stylists who are new to Goldwell. Master the art of your core knowledge of demi and permanent colour, perfect your blonding and foiling techniques, and discover Elumen’s ammonia-free colour system for grey coverage, commercial and vibrant, long-lasting results. Each session is designed to boost your confidence, knowledge and client satisfaction, culminating in a one-day Master Colorist Certification Day.

What: Colour Craft Creative with Wella Professionals

Price: £220/€260 + VAT

Where: Wella Studios in Manchester, London, Edinburgh, or Dublin

This course is designed for those who want to refine their formulation techniques and explore the artistry of colour. You’ll learn to think creatively, experiment with confidence and bring bold ideas to life. Discover the latest trends, understand how complexion influences colour choice, and learn how to formulate and personalise shades and master placement techniques that elevate your work. Colour Craft Creative is your ticket to becoming the go-to formulation expert in your salon and an in-demand colour guru. Perfect for Colour Technicians of any level who are ready to refine their craft.

How to book: Contact your local studio or scan the QR code.

What: Introduction to K18

When and where: Monthly online with Capital Hair and Beauty

Price: £10 +VAT

This introductory online class takes you through product knowledge on K18’s haircare. Explore hair through the lens of science + biotechnology and dive deep into the science of hair damage. With a special focus on adding K18 products to provide service excellence and results for your clients. Open to all levels.

How to book: Bookable in store or scan the QR code.

What: Training with Remi Cachet

When and where: Range of dates and locations available

This course covers braidless weft techniques, blending, cutting and safe removal, ideal for stylists offering high-volume transformations with a discreet, comfortable finish. Training includes the Full and Half Weft, Nano, Super and ‘Genius’ wefts. It’s delivered in two-parts, a mandatory virtual session followed by hands-on training with Remi Cachet founder Victoria Lynch. After the practical session, attendees submit a case study report to qualify. A professional weave application kit is provided ahead of training. Courses are open to qualified hair professionals with a Remi Cachet Trade Account and require a minimum of NVQ Level 2.

What: L’Oréal Colour Specialist

When: Various dates, dependent on location

Where: London Academy – Gateway Central, Whitworth St Creative Studio Manchester, Charlie Miller Academy, Edinburgh and L’Oréal Academy – Dylan Bradshaw Salon, Dublin

Price: £3,833 (20% deposit required to secure your place)

Are you a hair colourist with at least two years’ experience who wants to take your colour knowledge to a specialist level? Cover the 10 L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Principles of Colour, partake in a graduation ceremony and join the Colour Specialist Connective programme.

You are required to have completed Colour Keys 1 & 2 (academy courses) and Colour Specialist Pre-Assessment.

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What: Sassoon Micro seminars

When: Various dates throughout the year

Where: House of Sassoon, 16-17 Greek St, London, W1D 4DR

Price: £100 inc VAT

For those seeking immediate inspiration and salon friendly skills, the new Micro Seminar delivers Sassoon education in its most distilled form – a look and learn experience that celebrates craft, creativity, and clarity. Live demonstrations from the Creative Team offer rare insight into the thought process behind each cut and colour, allowing you to observe the mastery that defines the Sassoon standard.

What: Revlon Professional Colour Specialist 2026

When: Kick-starting April 2026

Price: £500

Through in-depth theory, practical mastery, and guided case studies, you’ll deepen your technical expertise and build the confidence to call yourself a Colour Master. From understanding Revlon Professional chemistry to tackling advanced correction work, this transformative journey blends science, artistry, and innovation - empowering you to become an authority in colour within your salon and beyond.

What: Upgrade with Ashley Gamble: Modern Salon Mastery

When: 16 February

Where: Stā Studios, 14-17 Old Broad St, London, EC2N 1DW

Price: £348 + VAT (£290 without)

Take your cutting skills to the next level in this hands-on workshop with award-winning stylist Ashley Gamble. Designed for stylists ready to refine their craft, this session focuses on creating on-trend, salon-ready cuts with both speed and precision. Start the day with a live Look & Learn demonstration, as Ashley breaks down one of his signature salon styles, showing how to recreate it efficiently and confidently behind the chair. Then, move straight into guided hands-on cutting, mastering a trend-led look step-by-step before finishing the day with a freestyle creative session, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned to design your own shape with expert feedback and direction.

What: Texture Management Series with Design Essentials

When: Based on request

Where: Locations available throughout the UK

Through its CPD-endorsed Texture Management Series, Design Essentials will be offering the following courses throughout 2026, helping salons confidently care for every curl, coil and texture. Learners can choose from Texture Maintenance, The Art of Hair Design, Smoothing by Design and Texture Restructuring.

Price: Contact for details

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