SCL Masterclass
Independent Hairdressing Master Classes:
By Hairdressers for Hairdressers.
At Samantha Cusick London, we're passionate about elevating the industry by sharing our tried-and-true techniques, formulas, and insights – because we believe there's more than enough hair out there for all of us. It's a time for growth, collaboration, and learning!
Balayage is our passion and the cornerstone of our services at Samantha Cusick London, making us one of the UK's leading specialists in this sought-after technique.
Our revamped Balayage Classes are crafted to pass on this expertise to you, addressing the increasing demand and rising client expectations. These classes are designed not just to inspire but to equip you with practical, salon-ready techniques.
Get ready to learn from the best – courses will be led by Samantha Cusick herself, alongside her incredibly talented SCL team. Join us to elevate your skills, meet like-minded professionals, and take your balayage game to the next level!
Available MASTERCLASSES
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BEYOND BALAYAGE
Turning Challenges into Style: Mastering Real Salon Moments
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BALAYAGE AND FREEHAND
Balayage Redefined: Mastering the Art of Freehand
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BLONDE EVOLUTION
Advanced Lightening: Elevate Your Blonde Game
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BEHIND THE CHAIR
The Stylist’s Edge: Advanced Client and Social Media Mastery
Since we launched SCL Master Class, we've hosted over 250 HAIRDRESSERS for our masterclasses!
Balayage and freehand MASTER CLASS
Balayage Redefined: Mastering the Art of Freehand.
Dive into our signature Balayage Master Classes, where we share coveted techniques that have positioned us as a leading balayage specialist in the UK. Our focus? Practical skills you can bring straight to your salon chair.
We'll guide you through it all - from sun-kissed balayage effects to mastering the techniques for achieving impactful, high lift transformations. All this, while ensuring a seamless, flawless blend for every client.
Course details,
DATE & PRICES
Duration: 10am to 5pm
Location: Stā Studios, 14-17 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW
Cost: £320 + VAT per person
Course Dates: Announced soon
All Attendees will receive a goodie bag worth over £250 filled with all of Samantha's favourite products.
You’ll learn from
THIS COURSE
This training covers balayage techniques like open-air, film, and foliage, plus sectioning for precise application. Learn face-framing, seamless partings, root-to-tip blending, fast salon methods, toning, using Olaplex, taking great photos, and managing client expectations.
What we will
ALSO COVER
Learn how to capture the perfect photos of your work for social media and effectively manage client expectations. We’ll share practical methods to address the challenge of clients wanting Instagram-perfect results in a single session, helping you set realistic goals for each appointment.
BEYOND Balayage
Transforming Challenges into Style: Tackling Real Salon Scenarios.
Tackle real-life salon challenges with our specialised courses. How often do you get a balayage booked in that is just that? Half the time, it’s a colour correction that we need to make look like a balayage, which is never an easy task.
At Samantha Cusick London, we have developed a variety of techniques to make these transitions seamless and commercially viable. From transitioning that highlight/bleach client into a low-maintenance balayage client, or pulling off the seemingly impossible task of turning a banded patchy colour into a seamless blonde, this course will give you the confidence and skill set to do this in the salon.
Course details,
DATE & PRICES
Duration: 10am to 5pm - Theory and practical (live model demonstrations)
Location: Stā Studios, 14-17 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW
Cost: £330 + VAT per person
Course Dates: Announced soon
You’ll learn from
THIS COURSE
Learn to transition highlight or bleach clients to balayage, fix banding, cover greys, and master reverse balayage with seamless colour melts and speed techniques. Create realistic HairGoals plans, protect hair health, stay within budgets, capture great social media posts, and use Olaplex effectively for lasting results.
Blonde Evolution: ADVANCED LIGHTENING TECHNIQUES
Elevate Your Blonde Game: Master Next-Level Highlighting Techniques.
Even with the demand for balayage growing, one of the core staple techniques is still holding its own. We highlight as much as we balayage here at SCL the techniques have just evolved. The demands of clients expectations now mean we are incorporating a multitude of highlighting techniques throughout one application.
Highlights have moved on from the nine sections we were taught at college. Here at SCL, we have developed a range of new highlighting techniques to add to your toolkit, allowing you to tackle the client demands for lighter hair that we face daily and achieve the modern, flawlessly blended results clients want.
Course details,
DATE & PRICES
Duration: 10am to 5pm - LOOK & LEARN (live model demonstrations)
Location: Stā Studios, 14-17 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW
Cost: £320 + VAT per person
Course Dates: Announced soon
You’ll learn from
THIS COURSE
Master highlighting techniques, including balayage cheats, blonde results on dark hair, soft roots, and seamless blends. Learn babylights for face-framing, sectioning to avoid striping, textured highlights, dimensional placement, flawless toning, and using Olaplex.
Behind THE CHAIR
THE STYLIST’S EDGE: ADVANCED CLEINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA MASTERY.
Unlock the secrets of thriving in the modern salon with our 'Life Behind the Chair' course, where you'll master not just hair techniques but the art of client management and digital presence. Learn from industry experts how to transform every client visit into an exceptional experience, from perfecting consultations to managing online interactions. Elevate your career with practical skills and insider knowledge that will set you apart in the competitive world of hairdressing – this course is a game-changer for any stylist looking to thrive.
Course details,
DATE & PRICES
Duration: 10am to 5pm
Location: Stā Studios, 14-17 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1DW
Cost: £200 + VAT per person
Course Dates: Announced soon
You’ll learn from
THIS COURSE
Master consultation techniques, set clear expectations, and handle late arrivals, booking errors, and redos. Understand the value of consultation forms, retail, rebooking, and building client loyalty. Get social media savvy with content creation, influencer partnerships, and time-saving apps. Build a personal brand that connects with clients.
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