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⚡VIDEO TUTORIALS FILMED IN 4K AVERAGING 30-45 MINUTES IN LENGTH ON LIVE MODELS
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⚡TIM AND TABITHA ARE ALWAYS ONE MESSAGE AWAY

INSIDE ESSENTIAL HAIR ACADEMY YOU GET:

THE ESSENTIAL EDUCATION PLATFORM

Learn from start to finish as Tim and Tabitha guide you through each technique with in-depth instruction from their decades of experience. Gain access to 200+ comprehensive tutorials covering topics such as:

balayage + foliage
scissor + razor cutting
styling + extensions
color theory
base breaking
grey coverage
hi-lift
money piece + tip-outs
mens cutting
curly cutting
dry cutting
and more


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lifetime access 

Amber Maynard Bolt @alchemistamber curly k-tip extensions 
Fancy X essential Ben White @benmicahwhite Crystal Gayle shag
Nicole Resnick @n.resnickhair power of placement when hand painting
Jacob Khan @jacobkhan
Rala Alsaadi @hairbyrala Surfer girl blonde
Becky Miller lived in foliage
@styledbyrandy_ foiling, dark hair
Laura Gibson @lgibsoncolorist balayage
Michael Forrey @michaelforrey textured, Long, Bob
Erin McKay @erin_mckay coloring weft extensions
Joanne Kim Marsden @shearcollective grey coverage base application 
Kendra Klimek @hairbykendrajean coloring weft extensions

gUEST EDUCATORS
@alchemistamber curly k-tip extensions 
Fancy X essential @benmicahwhite Crystal Gayle shag
@n.resnickhair power of placement when hand painting
Jacob Khan @jacobkhan
@hairbyrala Surfer girl blonde
Becky Miller lived in foliage
@styledbyrandy_ foiling, dark hair
@lgibsoncolorist balayage
@michaelforrey textured, Long, Bob
@erin_mckay coloring weft extensions
@shearcollective grey coverage base application 
@hairbykendrajean coloring weft extensions

drip access

COLOR THEORY & FUNDAMENTALS
Glossing: color melt
Route shadowing essentials
Five steps to perfect color, formulation
The balayage sectioning breakdown
Darker a breakdown of L’oreal Dia

DIMENSIONAL COLOR
High contrast bonding
Blonde to bronde
Partial foliage
Paint and foil combo bronde
Chunky grunge foliage
Block color
Triangle balayage
Reverse balayage
Bronde balayage
Correcting brass reverse balayage
Blending blondes
Handpainted, highs, and lows
Color placement for fringe
Pops and placements
Highlighting through layers
Tapered money, piece
Micro open air balayage
Bright dimensional, blonde, bridal edition
Big changes with pops and placements
Connect Nape to Money Piece
Face frame express
Woodsy, brunette, highlight
A thicker money piece
Glowy, dimensional, brunette
Foil + Hair painting combo
Tipping out: planning for brightness
Foliage for darker levels
Big changes: bright, dimensional, blonde
Glitter lights: blended baby lights
Dimensional color: full transformation
T-Bar: full highlight
Teardrop blonde
Highlights after lightning base

GRAY COVERAGE
Gray blending with foil
Gray blending + lowlights
Auburn gray coverage + micro balayage
Hi Lift Dimension 

BLEACH & TONE
Bleach & tone
Black & tone: virgin application

BASE BREAKING
Coloring for complexion
Quick base

HI LIFT DIMENSION
Gradient color with high lift
Multidimensional color



ALL ACCESS

CLASSIC BLONDING
Max brightness: full highlight
T-bar highlight
The ultimate full highlight
Slices
Classic golden blonde
Classic blonde: uneven hairlines
Classic blonde: highlight
Full highlight on high density
Bright blonde: highlight + lowlights

COLOR CORRECTION
Color correction ( strawberry blonde)
Color remover
Virgin application going red
Correcting with tease lowlight
Color correction reverse balayage
Mushroom Model brown
Black to brown: color remover
Lightning base before highlights

DRY CUTTING
Creating fullness
Planning for growth
Layering for length
The new Rachel
Concave layers part one & part two
Textured scissor cut w/ disconnection
Managing density for air drying
Dry cutting weft extensions
structure Without Cutting length
Dissecting a haircut
The Cleanup
Perfecting ghost layers

RAZOR CUTTING
Razor essentials
Razor Bob
Razor, long shag
Razor Shixie 
Skater, Bob
Long round layers
The ultimate air dry cut
Perfect ponytail pieces
Razor, long layers
Grecian crop mullet
Perfecting curtain fringe
Five section Haircut
Connecting fringe to a face frame
Creating a new look: the big chop
Butterfly cut
Straight razor: using stroke to create movement
Day trip: curly shag
Day trip: supermodel
Shag light
Rocker shag
Disconnection: tailoring density
Boho long layers
Beach babe layers

BEHIND THE CHAIR
The consultation

SCISSOR & RAZOR
Face frame master class
Long round layers - scissor & razor
Fringe with internal layers
Razor & scissor disconnected mid length

CUTTING FOR CURLS
Cutting for curls
Curly hair wet to dry
Cutting movement into wavy hair
Curly Shag

MEN'S CUTTING
balancing head shape
Classic men’s mid length
Grunge icon, mid length razor
The Leo
Long scissors
Men’s modern classic short
90s heartthrob
Classic leading man

SCISSOR CUTTING
Scissor essentials
Corrective haircutting
Classic Scissor
face frame & long Layers
90s layers
Creative cut
Scissor shag
Fringe MasterClass
Point cutting with scissors
Long layers with face frame
Keeping length around the face
Bouncy long layers
The foundations of layering
Lob with graduation


Root Shadowing Essentials
5 Steps to Perfect Color Formulation 
The Balayage Sectioning Breakdown 
Going Darker: A Breakdown L’Oréal Dia 
High Contrast Blonding 
Scissor Essentials 
Classic Scissor Face Frame and Long Layers 
Fringe Masterclass 
The Foundations of Layering 
Razor Long Layers 
Connecting Fringe to a Face Frame
Men’s Modern Classic Short

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Plus a new tutorial releases every monday, alternating between cut & color. 

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STYLING
Blow drying with a partner
The perfect ponytail
Essential styling
Blowout: 90s layer
The modern French twist
Finishing your clients: blowout + curling
Flat brush blow dry
Relaxed waves

EXTENSIONS
Keratin tip extensions
Dry cutting weft extensions
Russian K-tip extensions
Cut + style Russian k-tip extensions


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WANT TO SEE INSIDE EHA?

Each full-length tutorial is filmed in 4K, showcases the techniques on a live model and includes step-by-step instruction that you can immediately take back to the salon and use on your clients. 

”By joining Essential Hair Academy, you will gain the skills to create predictable results for your clients.
 You will become a pro at dissecting an inspiration photo and knowing exactly how to place the color or execute the cut, AND LEARN TO TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS to deliver the desired look your client.”

-FOUNDER, Tabitha DueÑas 

Do you lack confidence or feel unsure about choosing the best approach for certain clients needs?

Do you want to stay inspired and equipped with new techniques as you continue through the hairstylist journey?

Are you looking for a community where you can connect with mentors, fellow hairstylists and like-minded beauty pros to ask questions and seek advice?

Pick the plan that fits and revisit tutorials, refresh your skills, and stay up to date with evolving hairstyling techniques for as long as your membership is active.

NOT SURE IF EHA IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

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$1,600

lifetime ACCESS

  • Instant, Lifetime Access to 200+ Tutorials

  • Access to ALL new content

  • Lifetime-only modules: Styling, Extensions & Guest Educators

  • Get the Dimensional Color Kit for FREE

  • 20% off In Person Education & EHA Masters Courses

payment plans available

  • No need to cancel, it’s all yours for LIFE!

Already a member? Up to $1,000 of what you've already paid, Drip included, is credited toward Lifetime. Email hello@essentialhairacademy.com and we'll set it up.

$ 29/M

  • Instant Access to 12 Tutorials

  • Tutorials added on Mondays (rotating between cut & color)

  • Cancel Anytime

DRIP ACCESS

$ 97/M

all ACCESS

  • Instant Access to 200+ Tutorials

  • Access to ALL new content

  • Cancel Anytime

  • 20% off In-Person Classes & EHA Masters Courses

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO MEMBERS GET 20% OFF CLASSES?

Yes. While your All Access or Lifetime membership is active, you get 20% off in-person classes and EHA Masters. This perk isn't included with Drip.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN LIFETIME?

Lifetime is $1,600 (one payment or 6 payments of $266.67): the full library for life with no monthly bill, plus the Lifetime-only Styling, Extensions and Guest Educator modules and a free Dimensional Color Kit.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN DRIP?

Drip ($29/month) includes instant access to 12 tutorials, plus a new tutorial unlocked every Monday, alternating between cut and color.

WHAT IF I GET STUCK ON A TECHNIQUE?

Send us a message anytime. Tim and Tabitha are always one message away. You will also be the first to know about in-person classes and new content.

Will these tutorials meet my skill level?

Regardless of your skill level, you will find something for you inside the Academy.  We create and share tutorials that are easy to understand and technique driven. 

can I upgrade to lifetime access? 

Yes. Up to $1,000 of what you've already paid, Drip included, is credited toward Lifetime. Email hello@essentialhairacademy.com and we'll set it up.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PLANS?

Drip ($29/month) starts you with 12 tutorials and unlocks a new one every Monday. All Access ($97/month) gives you instant access to all 200+ core tutorials, plus new content as it is filmed. Lifetime ($1,600) is the full library for life with no monthly bill, plus the Lifetime-only Styling, Extensions and Guest Educator modules and a free Dimensional Color Kit.

do you offer payment plans? 

Yes, on Lifetime: one payment of $1,600 or 6 payments of $266.67. Klarna and Afterpay are also available at checkout. Drip and All Access are billed monthly.

HOW DO I GET THE FREE DIMENSIONAL COLOR KIT?

With All Access, choose the 3-month commitment (or prepay your first 3 months for $291) at checkout. With Lifetime, it's included.

how long do I have access to the content on the monthly membership?

For as long as your membership is active. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.

do I get access to NEW content with THE ALL-ACCESS membership? 

On All Access and Lifetime, yes. On Drip, you start with 12 and a new one unlocks every Monday. Your login arrives right after checkout.

When can I cancel? 

Drip and month-to-month All Access: anytime. If you chose the 3-month commitment for the free kit, you can cancel after your first 3 months. Lifetime has nothing to cancel.

do you offer refunds? 

Due to the exclusive nature of this content and the immediate access to our library of digital content, all payments are final. 

ESSENTIAL HAIR TOOLS

THE DIMENSIONAL COLOR KIT

The same kit members get free with Lifetime (and with All Access when they commit to 3 months): Latte Check + Essential Check foils, carbon boards, blending comb and brush. Shop it anytime.

THE ESSENTIAL TOOL YOU NEED IN YOUR ARSENAL