EDUCATION
At Common Thread Collective, we empower professional hair stylists by offering a comprehensive blend of foundational techniques and cutting-edge education. Our programs are designed to enhance both basic skills and innovative practices, ensuring stylists can adapt to industry trends while mastering timeless artistry. Through a mix of hands-on workshops and expert-led demonstrations, we foster a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Join us to elevate your craft and stay ahead in the ever-evolving beauty landscape.
Meet Your Instructors
SEAN FOLEY
Sean is an outstanding haircutting educator whose clear technique and deep industry knowledge consistently elevate both novice and experienced stylists. He breaks complex cuts into manageable steps, demonstrates precise hand positioning and sectioning, and emphasizes foundational principles that enable students to adapt skills across hair types and styles. His constructive feedback fosters confidence, and prepares attendees for real-world salon and barbering environments. Sean’s approachable teaching style and commitment to continual learning make him a trusted mentor for anyone serious about mastering the craft.
TEIGAN FOLEY
Teigan is an exceptional haircutting and color educator who combines technical mastery with clear, patient instruction, empowering stylists at every level to refine their craft. Known for a meticulous approach to cutting geometry and color formulation, Teigan breaks down complex techniques into practical steps and personalized feedback that accelerate skill development. Whether teaching fundamentals or advanced specialty classes, Teigan consistently inspires lasting improvements in precision, speed, and artistic vision.
Featured Classes
In this class we will explore long to medium haircut shapes. Learners will feel confident being able to approach layering, graduation, and fringe techniques.
Join us for an exciting hands on hair cutting class where we breakdown fading through the use of the ascending and descending fading system.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
PROVEN FADING SYSTEM THAT GIVES YOU CONSISTENT RESULTS.
ADJUSTMENT LEVER CLIPPER ORIENTATION AND GUARD APPROACH
CONNECTING FADE THROUGH TRANSITION AREA TO CREATE TOP SECTION STYLE PANEL
DETAILING TECHNIQUES AND REFINEMENT OPTIONS
Join us for the follow up to our Fading Fundamentals 1 course. Here we will expound upon the first course by adding to your technical library. In this course participants will learn how to execute burst/mullet fades, taper fades, and bald fading techniques.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO BALD FADING
KEY TRANSITION AREAS TO EXECUTE FLAWLESS TAPER FADES
STEP BY STEP CLIPPER PROGRESSION TO CREATE SEAMLESS BURST/MULLET FADES
DETAILING WORK FOR LINEUPS
We invite you to join us for a unique look into the timeless classic that is the bob haircut.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Precision haircutting techniques to create beautiful silhouettes
Proper hand and body positioning
Internal and external graduation techniques to control weight distribution
Styling techniques to showcase your work