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Zoom DISCOVER: 5 DAY MEN'S PRECISION CUTTING COURSE - NOV 23-27, 2023 in MONTREAL, CANADA

DISCOVER: 5 DAY MEN'S PRECISION CUTTING COURSE - NOV 23-27, 2023 in MONTREAL, CANADA

$1,650.00 USD
COURSE LOCATION:

405 RUE DICKSON SUITE 209, MONTREAL, QC  (day 1,2,3)

355 RUE MARGUERITE-D'YOUVILLE  (day 4,5)

TIME: 9 AM EST

ATTIRE: ALL BLACK 

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MEN'S CUTTING COURSE: THEORY, SCISSORS, CLIPPERS, BLOW DRYING, AND STYLING


Gradient’s 5-day cutting course is the ultimate class to learn all aspects of Hair Architecture. Using scissors you will gain knowledge in theory and practice by understanding how to create shapes by using specific sectioning patterns, and techniques with proper kinetics. You will also learn how to use clippers and the GFR technique to achieve a variety of seamless fades on different hair textures. The Graduates from this class will have a thorough understanding of how to implement scissor and clipper work together to achieve trending hairstyles. There is a methodology to cutting hair and our team will help you build your confidence utilizing a systematic approach. In this 5 day course you will learn: 

LINE AND LAYERS (DAY 1)
GRADUATION (DAY 2)
TRENDING HAIRSTYLES (DAY 3)
COMBINATION OF SCISSORS AND CLIPPER (DAY 4)
COMBINATION OF SCISSORS AND CLIPPER (DAY 5)

We will specifically showcase a variety of skills including sectioning hair, scissor work, texturizing, scissor over comb, fading, shaping,outlining, blow-drying, and styling with the right products.

This 40-hour intensive course is made for individuals to gain confidence and control in their hair cutting profession. Our unique “SIMONS SAYS” in-depth hands-on training allows students to thoroughly learn how to build like an architect so they can appreciate not just “how” to cut hair but also the ‘why’. The small instructor-to-student ratio is something that we take very seriously to allow students to develop as fast as possible.

This course is for anyone with all levels of experience starting from new beginners to daily cutters. If you want to cut with confidence and increase your technical ability this course is for you.

For the detailed outline of the curriculum, view below.



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 DAY ONE    LINE + SQUARE LAYERS

Theory with Presentation

  • Anatomy and head shape.
  • Suitability and consultation
  • Shape (square, triangle, round)
  • The technique (line, graduation, layers)
  • Kinetics (elevation, head position, body position, cutting angle, tension, over direction )
  • Scissor handling 
  • Sectioning with purpose
  • Understanding head diagrams

Practical Scissor Foundation: Line + Square Layers
Building a SQUARE shape HORIZONTALLY and VERTICALLY by taking precise sections on a mannequin.

Simon Says philosophy: We demonstrate step by step, you follow step by step.

  • Washing hair
  • Holding scissors and a comb
  • Mapping and subsections 
  • Cutting square LAYERS starting from the back, sides, top
  • Lunch break
  • Continue cutting hair on a mannequin

Blowdrying and Styling 

  • Blow drying with aim and purpose with a diffuser
  • Using products to keep hair in place
  • Finishing with hairspray

 

DAY TWO   ROUND GRADUATION

Evaluation Game

  • Students will have to work together in a timely manner to put all of the head diagrams together. 
  • Ex. Shapes, technique, kinetics, sections, over direction. 

Practical Scissor Foundation: Round Graduation
Building a ROUND shape HORIZONTALLY and a TRIANGULAR shape vertically on the sides. Build  a TRIANGLE  shape vertically and SQUARE SHAPE horizontally on the top. 

Simon Says philosophy: We demonstrate step by step, you follow step by step.

  • Washing hair
  • Holding scissors and a comb
  • Kinetics (elevation, head position, body position, cutting angle, tension, over direction)
  • Mapping and subsections (different from day 1 and 2)
  • Cutting starting from the sides, back, top
  • Lunch break
  • Continue cutting hair on a mannequin

    Blowdrying and Styling 

    • Blow drying with aim and purpose with a nozzle
    • Using the right products to keep hair in place
    • Finishing with hairspray


    DAY THREE   CREATIVE HAIRSTYLES

    1. Theory on Blowdrying, Styling, and Fading (45 mins)
    • Blowdrying Techniques
    • StylingTechniques
    • Fading Techniques (GFR)
    • Kinetics
    • Fading into Scissor Work
    Practical Scissor Foundation: Graduation with a taper
    Building a ROUND shape HORIZONTALLY and TRIANGLE shape vertically on the sides. Building a TRIANGLE shape vertically and SQUARE SHAPE horizontally on the top. Scissor over Comb, Fade into the graduation. Then learn how to blow drying using a nozzle and a vent brush. This will be done on a mannequin head. 

     

    Practical Scissor Foundation: Crop with a Skin Fade
    Forward Graduation on the sides. Layering square vertically and triangle horizontally on the top. Fading the sides skin high. This will be done on a mannequin head


    DAY FOUR   SCISSOR AND CLIPPER COMBO

    1. Introduction (15 mins)

    2. Haircut demo by Thaddeus on Live Model (1.5 hours)

    • Scissor technique
    • Fading technique (GFR)
    • Blowdrying technique
    • Styling technique

    3.  Q and A 

    4. Lunch break (45 mins)

    5. Students cutting real live models using scissors and clippers 

    6. Blow drying, styling, straight razor technique

    7. Head diagrams (30 min)

     

    DAY FIVE   SCISSOR AND CLIPPER COMBO

    1. Introduction (15 mins)

    2. Haircut demo by Thaddeus on a Live Model (1.5 hours)

    • Scissor technique
    • Fading technique (GFR)
    • Blowdrying technique
    • Styling technique

    3.  Q and A 

    4. Lunch break (45 mins)

    5. Students cutting real live models using scissors and clippers

    6. Blow drying, styling, straight razor technique

    7. Head diagrams (30 min)

    8. Course GRADUATION with Gradient Certificate 

     

    Included in the course:
    • Male Mannequin Head
    • Gradient Workbook and Headsheets
    • Mannequin Stand 
    Required Tools:
    • Scissors
    • Small Section Clips
    • Section Comb
    • Spray Bottle
    • Vent Brush and Vess Brush
    • Blowdryer with diffuser and nozzle
    • Feather Razor 
    • Straight Razor


    Students purchasing Gradient Essentials will be given a 15% discount. Please send us an email before purchasing. 

      COURSE REFUNDS

      We're flexible with course cancellations, as long as we're informed 21 days before it's taking place. There will be a 15% cancellation charge on the fee originally paid, and a full refund of what's remaining. If you contact us within 21 days of the course date, we can only offer a date change, not a refund. 

      Read our full returns policy here

      COURSE OUTLINE

       DAY ONE    LINE + SQUARE LAYERS

      Theory with Presentation

      • Anatomy and head shape.
      • Suitability and consultation
      • Shape (square, triangle, round)
      • The technique (line, graduation, layers)
      • Kinetics (elevation, head position, body position, cutting angle, tension, over direction )
      • Scissor handling 
      • Sectioning with purpose
      • Understanding head diagrams

      Practical Scissor Foundation: Line + Square Layers
      Building a SQUARE shape HORIZONTALLY and VERTICALLY by taking precise sections on a mannequin.

      Simon Says philosophy: We demonstrate step by step, you follow step by step.

      • Washing hair
      • Holding scissors and a comb
      • Mapping and subsections 
      • Cutting square LAYERS starting from the back, sides, top
      • Lunch break
      • Continue cutting hair on a mannequin

      Blowdrying and Styling 

      • Blow drying with aim and purpose with a diffuser
      • Using products to keep hair in place
      • Finishing with hairspray

       

      DAY TWO   ROUND GRADUATION

      Evaluation Game

      • Students will have to work together in a timely manner to put all of the head diagrams together. 
      • Ex. Shapes, technique, kinetics, sections, over direction. 

      Practical Scissor Foundation: Round Graduation
      Building a ROUND shape HORIZONTALLY and a TRIANGULAR shape vertically on the sides. Build  a TRIANGLE  shape vertically and SQUARE SHAPE horizontally on the top. 

      Simon Says philosophy: We demonstrate step by step, you follow step by step.

      • Washing hair
      • Holding scissors and a comb
      • Kinetics (elevation, head position, body position, cutting angle, tension, over direction)
      • Mapping and subsections (different from day 1 and 2)
      • Cutting starting from the sides, back, top
      • Lunch break
      • Continue cutting hair on a mannequin

        Blowdrying and Styling 

        • Blow drying with aim and purpose with a nozzle
        • Using the right products to keep hair in place
        • Finishing with hairspray


        DAY THREE   CREATIVE HAIRSTYLES

        1. Theory on Blowdrying, Styling, and Fading (45 mins)
        • Blowdrying Techniques
        • StylingTechniques
        • Fading Techniques (GFR)
        • Kinetics
        • Fading into Scissor Work
        Practical Scissor Foundation: Graduation with a taper
        Building a ROUND shape HORIZONTALLY and TRIANGLE shape vertically on the sides. Building a TRIANGLE shape vertically and SQUARE SHAPE horizontally on the top. Scissor over Comb, Fade into the graduation. Then learn how to blow drying using a nozzle and a vent brush. This will be done on a mannequin head. 

         

        Practical Scissor Foundation: Crop with a Skin Fade
        Forward Graduation on the sides. Layering square vertically and triangle horizontally on the top. Fading the sides skin high. This will be done on a mannequin head


        DAY FOUR   SCISSOR AND CLIPPER COMBO

        1. Introduction (15 mins)

        2. Haircut demo by Thaddeus on Live Model (1.5 hours)

        • Scissor technique
        • Fading technique (GFR)
        • Blowdrying technique
        • Styling technique

        3.  Q and A 

        4. Lunch break (45 mins)

        5. Students cutting real live models using scissors and clippers 

        6. Blow drying, styling, straight razor technique

        7. Head diagrams (30 min)

         

        DAY FIVE   SCISSOR AND CLIPPER COMBO

        1. Introduction (15 mins)

        2. Haircut demo by Thaddeus on a Live Model (1.5 hours)

        • Scissor technique
        • Fading technique (GFR)
        • Blowdrying technique
        • Styling technique

        3.  Q and A 

        4. Lunch break (45 mins)

        5. Students cutting real live models using scissors and clippers

        6. Blow drying, styling, straight razor technique

        7. Head diagrams (30 min)

        8. Course GRADUATION with Gradient Certificate 

         

        DETAILS

        Included in the course:
        • Male Mannequin Head
        • Gradient Workbook and Headsheets
        • Mannequin Stand 
        Required Tools:
        • Scissors
        • Small Section Clips
        • Section Comb
        • Spray Bottle
        • Vent Brush and Vess Brush
        • Blowdryer with diffuser and nozzle
        • Feather Razor 
        • Straight Razor


        Students purchasing Gradient Essentials will be given a 15% discount. Please send us an email before purchasing. 

          REFUNDS

          COURSE REFUNDS

          We're flexible with course cancellations, as long as we're informed 21 days before it's taking place. There will be a 15% cancellation charge on the fee originally paid, and a full refund of what's remaining. If you contact us within 21 days of the course date, we can only offer a date change, not a refund. 

          Read our full returns policy here

          DISCOVER: 5 DAY MEN'S PRECISION CUTTING COURSE - NOV 23-27, 2023 in MONTREAL, CANADA

          $1,650.00 USD
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