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.

UPCOMING CLASSES

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FADING FUNDAMENTALS 1 with Sean Foley

Monday, June 23rd at 10:00am

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

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FOUNDATIONAL CUTTING 1 with Teigan Foley and Sean Foley

join us for our fundamental hair cutting class, where learners will walk away with a renewed confidence in their ability and approach to any fundamental cutting technique.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

  • LINE, GRADUATION, AND LAYERING TECHNIQUES

  • FUNDAMENTALS NOT JUST HAIR CUTS

  • PROPER HAND AND BODY POSITIONING

  • STYLING & FINISHING

Monday, September 15th at 10:00am

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FADING FUNDAMENTALS 2 with Sean Foley

Monday, October 6th at 10:00am

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