Academy
The Cutting Series
World-renowned technique, personalized instruction
Refine and master classic, contemporary, and modern cutting techniques with the Soho Hair Academy Cutting Series.
Led by Master Stylist, Celebrated Mentor, and Sassoon Certified Level 1 Educator, the Cutting Series combines theoretical background, live demonstration, and hands-on practice for students to sharpen their skills and unlock their creative potential.
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Each course is informed by world-renowned methodology, taught in an intimate and personalized setting.
All levels of experience welcome, from new grads and apprentices to seasoned stylists. With private one-on-one instruction, each class is a custom experience tailored to you. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and hone your craft.
Foundation
Topics Covered
Benefits and challenges of lines, graduation, and layers
Understanding shape and sectioning
Drawing and interpreting head sheets
Blow drying techniques
Choosing the right products and tools
The importance of balance and cross-checking
Finishing techniques
Recap and Q&A
Precision
Topics Covered
Review and refine technique: lines, graduation, and layers
Review shape and sectioning
Combining techniques for desired shapes
Using over-direction to control the shape
Elevation and tension
Defining geometry
Client consultation
Determining the suitability of a haircut
Review cross-checking and finishing
Recap and Q&A
Creative
Topics Covered
Review technique, shape, sectioning, and geometry
Combining techniques to achieve advanced shapes
Understanding and applying disconnections
Positioning the client and the stylist
Designing lived-in hairstyles using head sheets
Review client consultation and suitability
Review cross-checking and finishing (blow drying technique)
Recap and Q&A
Class Registration
For more information or to register for a class at the Soho Academy for yourself or for your entire salon team, please email info@sohohair.ca. Class schedules at the Academy are not fixed and are at your convenience. Classes are held at Soho in Edmonton and as well, Carole can travel to your salon.
Your Lead Educator
Carole
Lemire
Inspired by a quest for lifelong learning: Top 10 Alberta Hair Stylist of the Year & finalist in the prestigious National Wella Trend Vision competition, Carole Lemire is a Certified Sassoon Salon Educator and Founder of Soho Master Hair Stylists.
Her passion for hair is matched only by her commitment to learning. As a fierce practitioner of modern cutting and coloring, her own continuing education has included over 15 diploma courses at Sassoon Academies in Toronto, Los Angeles & London, England. She has trained with industry greats such as Mark Hayes (Sassoon, International Creative
Director), Traci Sakosits (Sassoon, North American Creative Director), Mazella & Palmer, and Johnny Ramirez & Anh Co Tran (Academy Ramirez Tran). Closer to home, she interned with a local salon legend joining her exclusive creative team before opening her own salon in 2010.
As an Educator, Carole mentors and trains apprentices and experienced stylists out of Soho, passing on her unique vision, depth of knowledge and creative inspiration. In 2017, Alberta Apprenticeship and Training celebrated her ongoing contributions to the industry with the coveted Top Mentor Award.
