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ILO Academy
2010 Class Calendar
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Shear Artistry
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I. Shear Development –
The Lost ChapterFebruary 21, April 11, May 23, July 25, September 19, November 14
EssentialFeel like something is missing? Put down the book. Pick up the scissors. Let’s Build, Refresh, and Construct!
- Scissors with skill: knowing when to utilize shape, layering, or graduation
- How to tailor looks to fit your clients':
- - Face shape
- - Bone structure
- - Head shape
- Responding to clients’ concerns and/or requests
- Breaking down photographs of requested styles
tools needed: combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat and round), blow dryer, water bottle, curling and straightening irons, good attitude and an open mind -
II. Shear Tactics –
The Next ChapterJan. 10, March 7, April 18, May 16, June 20, August 1, September 26,, October 17
Advanced
Need a challenge? You’ve aced all your tests…now let’s be the best. Welcome to creative boot camp. This one day class will open your mind and free your boundaries. Bring your gear and let’s see what you’ve got!
- Advanced Scissor Skills
- Point cutting, Texturing, and Effilating
- Sectioning Without Borders
- Connecting Short To Long – Blending dramatic length differences
within a single style
- Disconnection- Friend not foe
- Avant-Garde: I can do that!
required equipment: combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat and round), blowdryer, water bottle, curling and straightening irons, dexterity and dedication -
III. Shear Color- The Sequel
January 11, March 7, September 27, October 18
AdvancedWe’re not done yet! There are two sides to every story. We are presented with the age-old question: What came first? The color or the cut? It is the synergy between the two.
- Understanding color placement versus shape
- Creating focal points using both color and cut
- Creating depth where depth is needed
- Texture created through color
- Color and cut inspire each other
necessary tools: Apron, tint brushes, combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat and round), blow dryer, water bottle, curling and straightening irons, and nothing but love! -
Red Carpet: From NY Fashion Week to Cannes International Film Festival
Dates: TBA
AdvancedInspired by the latest runway looks and red carpet styles, acquire the latest upstyling and blowdrying techniques of the pros and expand your skill set with this exciting class that brings the glamour industry’s secrets to your fingertips.
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ILO presents the L’Oreal Professionel COLLECTION
March 14, September 12
Allow ILO’s creative team to interpret the latest L’Oreal Professionnel Collection for you. Twice a year, our team of talented stylists & colorists translate the Collection for you and your team. In this hands-on color and design class, you will be able to capture a piece of what the artistic team experiences at their very special trainings.
necessary tools: : apron, tint brushes, combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat and round), blow dryer, water bottle, curling and flattening irons.
This one day class incorporates both cut and color. -
ILO Academy OTR
(On The Road)A course taught in the comfort and convenience of your salon and customized to meet your needs and challenges. From building your creative team, inspiring advanced cutting techniques and creative balayage; our shear concepts series will personalize the learning for you and your salon.
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I. Balayage OTR
Essential
Let us come to your salon and show your staff the art of hairpainting.
necessary tools: apron, tint brushes, combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat &round), blow dryer, water bottle, curling and flattening irons, 1 mannequin head each -
II. Shear Tactics OTR
The Next Chapter:Advanced
Need a challenge? You’ve aced all your tests…now let’s be the best. Welcome to creative boot camp. This one day class will open your mind and free your boundaries. Bring your gear and let’s see what you’ve got!
necessary tools: apron, t combs, shears, razor, clips (6 or more), brushes (flat & round), blow dryer, water bottle, curling and flattening irons, 1 mannequin head each -
III. Putting it Together OTR: How to Construct a Collection
Creating a Color Collection with other members of a team is one of the hardest things to do in our artistic world. Everyone has their own visions and opinions, and getting all of that energy to focus and agree on one look can be a challenge. But, once finished, it is the most amazing sense of accomplishment you can feel. Our team wants to be your mentors in this amazing experience. We will send you the trend that you will use as your inspiration to your collection. Then we will come to your salon and for the next 2 days we will guide you and your team through what it takes to put the collection together and present it to your peers.
required tools: tail combs, 6 duck bill clips, butterfly clips, water bottle, round bristle brushes (small, medium and large), paddle bristle brush, hair dryer, color apron, poster boards, glue, mannequin heads (2 per participant)
Dates: Let’s find a date that works for your team!
For more information please e-mail us at ilo@salonilo.com to pre-register.














