Academy Education
L’Oreal Professionnel’s Academy Education offers an elevate, immersive, educational experience available from coast-to-coast.
Browse some of our signature classes below and expand your skills across color, haircutting, and styling.
Masterclass: Platinum Progression; Blonding with Jo Blackwell-Preston
April 22 & 23
Academy East (NYC)
Master multi-tonal blonding. Share a day with International Master Color Specialist Jo Blackwell-Preston.
Be inspired as she shares tricks of the trade as it relates to blondes. Discover everything you'll ever need to know including what to use, when to use it, and on what formation of hair. In this class, you will get a sneak peek into the trending Café Au Lait
Academy East (NYC)
Master multi-tonal blonding. Share a day with International Master Color Specialist Jo Blackwell-Preston.
Be inspired as she shares tricks of the trade as it relates to blondes. Discover everything you'll ever need to know including what to use, when to use it, and on what formation of hair. In this class, you will get a sneak peek into the trending Café Au Lait
Masterclass: French Highlights; No Bleach Brunettes with Jackie Epperson
June 23
Academy West (LA)
No bleach brunettes. Discover the art of French Highlights, an innovative technique for creating natural-looking, dimensional hair without any lightener. This method delivers subtle, visible results on dark hair bases, offering clients a beautifully low maintenance and sophisticated hair color solution. Master this technique to provide effortless, luminous hair that truly enhances natural beauty.
Academy West (LA)
No bleach brunettes. Discover the art of French Highlights, an innovative technique for creating natural-looking, dimensional hair without any lightener. This method delivers subtle, visible results on dark hair bases, offering clients a beautifully low maintenance and sophisticated hair color solution. Master this technique to provide effortless, luminous hair that truly enhances natural beauty.
Masterclass: Corrective Color with Suzie Bond
June 28 & 29
Academy West (LA)
Confidence with every client. This isn't just another class; it's a deep dive into the art and science of corrective hair color. Over two intensive days, you'll go beyond theory and into practical application, mastering the advanced techniques and strategic approaches needed to tackle any hair color challenge with unparalleled confidence.
Academy West (LA)
Confidence with every client. This isn't just another class; it's a deep dive into the art and science of corrective hair color. Over two intensive days, you'll go beyond theory and into practical application, mastering the advanced techniques and strategic approaches needed to tackle any hair color challenge with unparalleled confidence.
Masterclass & Artist After Dark: Tippi Shorter
July 12
Academy East (NYC)
Where inspiration meets connection. Artist After Dark will showcase the latest techniques such as foiling, French Balayage, and dimensional coloring-paired with real world business tips you can implement immediately behind the chair. All in a 2- hour look and learn format that will energize you whether you’re a new stylist or seasoned stylist looking to brush up on your skills.
Academy East (NYC)
Where inspiration meets connection. Artist After Dark will showcase the latest techniques such as foiling, French Balayage, and dimensional coloring-paired with real world business tips you can implement immediately behind the chair. All in a 2- hour look and learn format that will energize you whether you’re a new stylist or seasoned stylist looking to brush up on your skills.
Masterclass: Total Look with Ron Lopez
August 2 & 3
Academy West (LA)
Discover the artistry of creating harmonious total looks by seamlessly integrating precision cutting with dynamic color placement. This class equips you with time-saving techniques to expand creativity, offering chic, transformative services where hair color becomes the ultimate customizable fashion accessory.
Academy West (LA)
Discover the artistry of creating harmonious total looks by seamlessly integrating precision cutting with dynamic color placement. This class equips you with time-saving techniques to expand creativity, offering chic, transformative services where hair color becomes the ultimate customizable fashion accessory.
French Balayage: Advanced Techniques - Balayage Cert 2
August 9 & 10
Academy East (NYC)
Designed to guide you to becoming an Expert in French Balayage! During the program you will learn the methodology behind the classic French painting techniques of brush and planchette while exploring advanced techniques such as palm painting and reverse balayage elevating your skills to a mastery level. This is session 2 of Certification and can be taken as a stand -course or part of learning path to Certification.
Academy East (NYC)
Designed to guide you to becoming an Expert in French Balayage! During the program you will learn the methodology behind the classic French painting techniques of brush and planchette while exploring advanced techniques such as palm painting and reverse balayage elevating your skills to a mastery level. This is session 2 of Certification and can be taken as a stand -course or part of learning path to Certification.
Artist After Dark: Daniel Mason Jones
September 18
Academy West (LA)
Where inspiration meets connection. Artist After Dark will showcase the latest techniques such as foiling, French Balayage, and dimensional coloring-paired with real world business tips you can implement immediately behind the chair. All in a 2- hour look and learn format that will energize you whether you’re a new stylist or seasoned stylist looking to brush up on your skills.
Academy West (LA)
Where inspiration meets connection. Artist After Dark will showcase the latest techniques such as foiling, French Balayage, and dimensional coloring-paired with real world business tips you can implement immediately behind the chair. All in a 2- hour look and learn format that will energize you whether you’re a new stylist or seasoned stylist looking to brush up on your skills.
The Art of Color with Jess Gonsalves
September 28 & 29
Academy West (LA)
Unlocking flawless color on all hair fabrics. Dive deep into the world of hair color, equipping you with the skills to confidently work with all hair formations – from straight to coily. Explore both traditional and cutting-edge techniques, including root shadowing and smudging, to create natural-looking, personalized results. You'll learn how to formulate custom color tones tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring stunning and flattering outcomes every time
Academy West (LA)
Unlocking flawless color on all hair fabrics. Dive deep into the world of hair color, equipping you with the skills to confidently work with all hair formations – from straight to coily. Explore both traditional and cutting-edge techniques, including root shadowing and smudging, to create natural-looking, personalized results. You'll learn how to formulate custom color tones tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring stunning and flattering outcomes every time
French Balayage: Textured Hair and Final (Balayage Cert 3)
November 1 & 2
Academy East (NYC)
Textured hair & final. Designed to guide you to becoming an expert in French Balayage on textured hair! you will learn the methodology behind the classic French painting techniques of brush and planchette while exploring best practices for all hair types elevating your skills to a mastery level. This is session 3 of Certification and can be taken as a stand alone course or as final part of learning path to Certification
Academy East (NYC)
Textured hair & final. Designed to guide you to becoming an expert in French Balayage on textured hair! you will learn the methodology behind the classic French painting techniques of brush and planchette while exploring best practices for all hair types elevating your skills to a mastery level. This is session 3 of Certification and can be taken as a stand alone course or as final part of learning path to Certification
Masterclass & Artist After Dark: French Blending with Jack Howard
November 8
Academy West (LA)
Mastering modern grey coverage. Experience the iconic Jack Howard's modern approach to grey hair with French Blending. This masterclass dives deep into the lived-in color moment, exploring seamless grey blending, creating effortless dimension, and subtle contrast that looks luxurious. Perfect for clients with grey hair looking for low-maintenance regrowth.
Academy West (LA)
Mastering modern grey coverage. Experience the iconic Jack Howard's modern approach to grey hair with French Blending. This masterclass dives deep into the lived-in color moment, exploring seamless grey blending, creating effortless dimension, and subtle contrast that looks luxurious. Perfect for clients with grey hair looking for low-maintenance regrowth.
Masterclass: The Business of Hair Color with Nancy Braun
November 8 & 9
Academy West (LA)
Unlock higher earnings. Hair pros, are you done undercharging? Join Global Color Expert and Balayage Artist Nancy Braun for a 2-day masterclass to build real income with your color services. Learn to confidently charge your worth, attract premium clients who value your Artistry and create a powerful color brand that books itself. Transform your appointments into high-revenue, client-retaining experiences with Nancy's proven strategies.
Academy West (LA)
Unlock higher earnings. Hair pros, are you done undercharging? Join Global Color Expert and Balayage Artist Nancy Braun for a 2-day masterclass to build real income with your color services. Learn to confidently charge your worth, attract premium clients who value your Artistry and create a powerful color brand that books itself. Transform your appointments into high-revenue, client-retaining experiences with Nancy's proven strategies.