IN PERSON CLASSES
the essential resource for hairstylist education
More than just hairstylists and educators—we are storytellers at our core, artists and industry leaders with a deep passion for the craft or hair. With a wealth of knowledge and decades of expertise in salon and in the classroom, we have dedicated our careers to empowering and inspiring fellow hair professionals around the world.
Together we combine our talents and knowledge to create a truly exceptional educational experience at Essential Hair Academy, both online and in person. Our mission is to equip hair professionals with the skills, techniques, and confidence they need to unlock their full potential and elevate their hairstyling careers.
LIVE EDUCATION WITH THE FOUNDERS OF ESSENTIAL HAIR ACADEMY
Come to Essential Studio in West Hollywood, CA for an intimate workshop where Tabitha will take you through her process behind the chair for transformative techniques in Dimensional Color Placement to help you give your clients fully customized results.
Get ready to Elevate your Dimensional Color skills WITH ESSENTIAL HAIR ACADEMY FOUNDER TABITHA DUEÑAS
10:00 Class Begins
10:30 Tabitha Demos on mannequin + Goes through theory presentation
12:00 Models Arrive + Consultations
1:00 Color Models
4:00 Glossing + Styling + Photos
5:00 Finish
This is an incredibly intimate experience is an amazing opportunity to really focus on these techniques and the information learned. With an immediate exercise in application, you will be blown away by the individual attention and mentorship from this day.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
You can also receive 20% off all Essential live classes by joining our Essential Hair Academy Lifetime or All-Access membership.
both classes are LIMITED TO FOUR ATTENDEES
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT
ESSENTIAL STUDIO
8535 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood Ca 90069
- LUNCH (YOU ORDER FROM MENU)
- TOOLS FOR THE DAY
- COLOR FOR MODELS
- LIVE MODEL
- GIFT BAG
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
Monday, April 6
Monday May 11
haircutting cluB
Haircutting Club is a semi-private, in-person haircutting series hosted at our West Hollywood studio. This 4-part series includes classes that are hands-on, mentorship-style classes designed to give stylists close guidance, real-time feedback, and practical, behind-the-chair haircutting skills. Classes are sold individually, but we highly recommend joining for all 4 classes to get the entire experience.
Below is a breakdown of the curriculum Tim covers:
LEVEl 1- salon bread & butter:
Long hairlines, face frames, long layers. Core, everyday salon haircuts.
LEVEl 2 - Exaggerated Layering
Shags, butterfly cuts, and more dramatic layered shapes.
LEVEl 3 - bangs & bobs
Fringe work, bob haircuts, structure, balance, and refinement.
LEVEl 4 - short haircutting
Masculine and feminine short cuts with confidence and control.
March 16, 10am to 4pm
april 13, 10am to 4pm pst
may 18, 10am to 4pm pst
june 1, 10am to 4pm pst
Bring transformative cut and/or color education directly to your salon with an intimate workshop designed to elevate both technical skill and real-world results behind the chair. Programs can focus on dimensional color, precision cutting, or a customized combination based on your salon’s goals.
Tabitha will guide stylists through her process for Dimensional Color Placement, teaching techniques that create fully customized, high-impact color for every client. Tim delivers cutting education tailored to your team’s specific needs, working closely with stylists to ensure they get maximum value from the day. Using either scissors or razor, he focuses on improving technical precision, refining behind-the-chair confidence, and sharing strategies for client building and trendsetting.
This immersive experience combines advanced technique, practical application, and business insight: everything your team needs to grow both skill level and revenue behind the chair.
WANT TO BRING ESSENTIAL HAIR ACADEMY FOUNDERs TO YOUR SALON?
This offering for for an unlimited number of attendees. The Cutting Demo will be on two models. The type of cuts can be customized to your groups interests. Whether its classic cutting or trend based, the options are limitless. For color, it will be on one live model with a full transformation from start to finish.
GROUP LOOK & LEARN
OPTION ONE:
The morning look and learn session will be one haircut on a live model. The afternoon will be limited to 10 students for the hands-on segment with mannequins.
MORNING DEMO + AFTERNOON HANDS-ON
OPTION TWO:
This is the highest level of mentorship and is limited to 10 students. For cutting, we will work on mannequins through two cuts from start to finish. For coloring, this will be done on live models.
FULL DAY HANDS-ON
OPTION THREE:
The flat rate of $6000 must be paid upfront or initiate payment option. You then have the option to sell unlimited tickets to the class and keep the revenue to make your investment back. Please keep in mind the hands-on option is limited to 10 students for quality.
*TICKET SALES:
THE INVESTMENT
Flat Rate $6000
Payment options available
Option for host to sell tickets *see details below
Educator provides: Travel + Stay
Host provides: Food/Beverages of choice and chairs
Students provide: Mannequin *if applicable*
CUT CURRICULUM
The class topics will be finalized based on our discovery call. This is a completely customized experience designed to effectively mentor and inspire your group.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS:
Scissor: Wet +Dry Cutting
Razor: Guard + Straight Blade
Styling: Blow dry + Iron work
For the look + learn, Tim will demonstrate on live models.
The hands-on portion will be done on mannequins.
Recommended Mannequin provided by student
COLOR CURRICULUM
This immersive curriculum is designed to teach modern dimensional color from consultation to final refinement, combining intentional placement with advanced formulation strategies.
Stylists will work through babylights, tip-outs, balayage, AirTouch, wet balayage, and root shadow techniques while understanding when and why each method is used. Throughout the class, I’ll demonstrate how thoughtful tool selection can dramatically improve efficiency, control, and overall results.
More than just hairstylists and educators—we are storytellers at our core, artists and industry leaders with a deep passion for the craft or hair. With a wealth of knowledge and decades of expertise in both salons and classrooms, we have dedicated our careers to empowering and inspiring fellow hair professionals around the world.
Tabitha has mastered the art of high contrast blending and color transformations. Her ability to create seamless transitions and stunning dimension has earned her a reputation as a sought-after colorist and educator. Tim, a visionary in his own right, brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to Essential Hair Academy. His expertise lies in crafting bold and vibrant looks, pushing boundaries, and igniting the fire of creativity in others.
Together, Tim and Tabitha combine their talents and knowledge to create a truly exceptional educational experience at Essential Hair Academy. Their mission is to equip hair professionals with the skills, techniques, and confidence they need to unlock their full potential and elevate their hairstyling careers.
EHA FOUNDERS
TABITHA & TIM
More than just hairstylists and educators—we are storytellers at our core, artists and industry leaders with a deep passion for the craft or hair. With a wealth of knowledge and decades of expertise in both salons and classrooms, we have dedicated our careers to empowering and inspiring fellow hair professionals around the world.
Tabitha has mastered the art of high contrast blending and color transformations. Her ability to create seamless transitions and stunning dimension has earned her a reputation as a sought-after colorist and educator. Tim, a visionary in his own right, brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to Essential Hair Academy. His expertise lies in crafting bold and vibrant looks, pushing boundaries, and igniting the fire of creativity in others.
Together, Tim and Tabitha combine their talents and knowledge to create a truly exceptional educational experience at Essential Hair Academy. Their mission is to equip hair professionals with the skills, techniques, and confidence they need to unlock their full potential and elevate their hairstyling careers.
EHA FOUNDERS
TABITHA & TIM
More than just hairstylists and educators—we are storytellers at our core, artists and industry leaders with a deep passion for the craft or hair. With a wealth of knowledge and decades of expertise in both salons and classrooms, we have dedicated our careers to empowering and inspiring fellow hair professionals around the world.
Tabitha has mastered the art of high contrast blending and color transformations. Her ability to create seamless transitions and stunning dimension has earned her a reputation as a sought-after colorist and educator. Tim, a visionary in his own right, brings a unique blend of creativity and technical skill to Essential Hair Academy. His expertise lies in crafting bold and vibrant looks, pushing boundaries, and igniting the fire of creativity in others.
Together, Tim and Tabitha combine their talents and knowledge to create a truly exceptional educational experience at Essential Hair Academy. Their mission is to equip hair professionals with the skills, techniques, and confidence they need to unlock their full potential and elevate their hairstyling careers.
EHA FOUNDERS
TABITHA & TIM
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