Launch Series: Cutting Foundations Lab

Structure. Control. Confidence.

Great cutting starts with understanding shape.

Solid form and increased layers are two of the most important cutting structures used throughout hairdressing, providing the foundation for everything from classic one length shapes through to longer layered haircuts.

This practical workshop focuses on helping learners understand how shape, weight and elevation influence the finished result, building confidence through strong technical foundations and hands-on practice.

Designed to support both apprentices and emerging stylists, this workshop develops the understanding and control needed to create balanced, predictable cutting outcomes in the salon.

Whether you're preparing for assessments, strengthening your fundamentals or looking to better understand the structure behind modern haircuts, this workshop provides practical coaching in a supportive salon environment.

We work alongside current industry training pathways while supporting hairdressers wanting to build confidence in the cutting skills that underpin many salon services.

Who It's For

•  Year 1, 2 and 3 apprentices wanting to strengthen cutting foundations
•  Apprentices preparing for cutting assessments
•  Emerging stylists wanting greater confidence with haircut structures
•  Hairdressers wanting to revisit and refine their cutting fundamentals
•  Barbers wanting to strengthen long hair cutting techniques
•  Employers wanting their team more confident and technically consistent

Workshop Details

Date: TBC

Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Participants: Total Class maximum of 8

Venue Information

Servilles Academy Salon

8 Canada Street

Newton, Auckland CBD

Skill Areas for this Workshop

•  Understanding solid form and weight distribution
•  Understanding increased layers and length preservation
•  Sectioning patterns for clean, controlled cutting
•  Body position and ergonomic cutting habits
•  Understanding elevation and over direction
•  Building balance and consistency
•  Creating predictable cutting outcomes
•  Cross checking and refining your work
•  Understanding shape and silhouette
•  Approaching cutting with confidence and structure

How the Day Runs

•  Small group, hands on training
•  Live demonstration with clear, step by step breakdown
•  Practical workshop completed on a mannequin
•  Real time correction and individual coaching
•  Additional educator support provided where required

What's Included

• Training notes and resources
•  Certificate of training
•  Post workshop feedback report (emailed to learner and employer unless advised otherwise)
•  Light lunch and refreshments

Mannequin Information

Participants may:

•  Bring their own mannequin (recommended: medium to long human hair)
•  Purchase a SalonED recommended mannequin at cost prior to the workshop

What to Bring

• Full cutting kit including spray bottle
•  Hairdryer and styling tools
•  Notebook and pen
•  Mannequin (if not purchasing through SalonED)

About Your Educators

Delivered by Helen and Stefan, our workshops combine industry experience, practical coaching and personalised support in a professional salon environment.

Designed around small group learning, participants receive feedback, individual guidance and the opportunity to build confidence through hands on practice.

Investment

Launch Series Price: $350 per person (incl. GST)

Special introductory rate for our launch series
Future workshops from $650 per person