AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
What We Provide
By offering several programs, Platform Artist USA gives you the tools to gain an advantage through specialized training. Customized presentations, advanced classes and workshops are interactive and designed to challenge students, giving hair artist at every level an advantage in their career. Our Hands-on learning approach is tailored to fit any student at any skill level. Learn more about your options below, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
SUPPLEMENTAL ADVANCED TRAINING CLASSES
A Perfect Fit For Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Learners
No matter where you live, or what your schedule, you can receive quality barber and cosmetology training! We run our courses all year round for your convenience.
For class schedules or more information, please Contact Us. Both Professional and Student courses include practice on live models or mannequins throughout. Students are required to bring in a camera to take photos during this course as part of their portfolio.
Each Student will receive a Certificate of Completion for each course taken.
Prices For Each Course Are Per/Class Session. Sessions are between 2-4 hours each.
POPULAR CLASSES
FUNDAMENTAL HAIR CUTTING COURSE
This class is designed for beginners and current professionals wishing to refresh and advance their skills. The beginner's class will teach you the basic skills and techniques to achieve a high quality asymmetrical bob cut. The class includes live demonstration and hands on session with an in-depth understanding of layering techniques. This class can also be tailored for more advanced hair stylists. Your tutors will assess your level and adapt the course to suit you.
ADVANCED HAIR CUTTING COURSE
This class is designed for current professionals wishing to refresh and sharpen their skills. The advanced class will teach you cutting-edge skills and techniques to achieve an exceptional hair cut every time. The class includes live demonstration and hands on session with an in-depth understanding of layering techniques. This class can also be tailored for more advanced hair stylists. Your tutors will assess your level and adapt the course to suit you.
ADVANCED HAIR CUTTING & COLOR
This extensive course is designed for students and professionals with hairdressing experience and focuses on using the latest cut and color techniques to create fashion forward looks. Using creative skills you will be able to utilize your knowledge and provide a fresh and innovative approach to hairdressing on your return to the salon. Examples of techniques students can cover include Ombre, creative coloring and advance cutting techniques such as under cutting, asymmetrical cuts and pixie crops. Students can take their advanced cutting and coloring skills and apply them to clients right away.
Whether you’re considering a career change or simply looking to improve your skills, our Braiding Course offers everything you need and more. Contact us today with any questions or for more information.
DIMENSIONAL COLOR
This hair color class is designed for beginners and current professionals wishing to refresh and advance their skills. You will learn fundamental skills and techniques to create beautiful colors for your clients. The class includes a live demonstration and hands on session, with an in-depth understanding of color application.
CORRECTIVE COLOR TECHNIQUES
This hair color course focuses on the very latest color techniques, troubleshooting and correcting color issues on clients. Using creative skills you will be able to utilize your knowledge and provide a fresh and innovative approach to hair coloring and styling. This course is split between demonstrations and hands on workshop.
PROFESSIONAL HAIR COLORING
This course is designed for students and professionals looking to accelerate their color skills. Students will advance their skills in root color, global application, virgin application, half & full head of highlights and t-section techniques. This course is tailored for more seasoned hairdressers. Students can take their new skills and apply them to clients right away.
HEALTHY RELAXING TRICHOLOGY
Hair relaxing is one of the most popular hair straightening services available. This course will teach you techniques of relaxing and neutralizing, as well as the science behind this treatment without causing serious damage to the hair. Students will put their skills into practice by working with live models throughout the course. The course will include: Health, safety and hygiene, client consultation, including hair analysis - preparation and sectioning of the hair, effects of relaxing and neutralizing on the hair structure, client aftercare and maintenance.
K SILK TREATMENT CERTIFICATION
K Silk Ionic Treatment is a revolutionary Keratin (the primary protein found in skin and hair) applied to the cuticle to repair internal damage, strengthen hair and eliminate frizz. This profit boosting treatment also protects, replenishes and reconditions by coating strands with the special formula. Clients leave with healthy, shiny hair lasting from 3 to 8 weeks. Maintenance and styling is effortless as the hair will no longer be affected by the elements, such as rain, humidity and sweat. The treatment process itself takes 2-4 hours depending on hair length, thickness and original condition of the hair. The K Silk Ionic Treatment doesn't change the texture of the hair or damage it in any way and is suitable for all hair types including: chemically treated hair, (bleached, permed, colored relaxed or previously straightened hair). Salons and hair stylists can boost their profits and their employability by offering this treatment.
This course will include theory, demonstrations and practical hands-on session using models. Students will also be advised on the best products for their clients from the K Silk Product Line for optimum aftercare. Products will also be provided by the K Silk Professional Conditioning System. Certification will also be given upon course completion.
HAIR EXTENSIONS
This extensive course includes health and safety, how to do a client consultation, sectioning & preparing the hair, how to apply a full head of hair extensions, how to apply a partial head of extensions, color matching and blending the hair, learning the different varieties and types of hair, how to care for and maintain hair extensions, safely removing extensions, how to razor and trim hair extensions, products and aftercare. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of this course.
Hair Extension Course is divided into 4 different methods of hair application:
Sew-in & Weaving
Fusion & Pre-bonded
Micro Ring
Clip-ins
BARBERING FUNDAMENTALS
This course is suitable for students currently enrolled in barber or beauty school, newly licensed professionals and experienced barbers looking to brush up on their skills. It includes an insight into the latest trends in men's hairdressing and how these can be adapted to suit different hair textures and customers. It is a practical, entry level course that will help build confidence of men's barbering techniques. Examples of techniques include clipper cutting & fading, free hand cutting, blending and texturizing of the hair. Students can expand their skills further by completing the Advanced Barbering and Hair Art course.
BARBERING FOR STYLISTS
This advanced barbering course is for those that already have a cosmetology license or women's hair dressing experience and are looking to expand their knowledge into men's barbering. The course aims to push the students' learning to new techniques incorporating the latest styles, looks and trends. Course includes: Introduction of professional barbering tools and their uses, a variety of clipper techniques, free-hand cutting techniques, blending and texturizing of the hair and facial hair cutting techniques. Students can take their advanced skills and apply them to clients right away.
FAST TRACK BARBERING
This course provides a faster route for current barber school students and newly licensed professionals interested in sharpening their skills before, during and after being hired to work in a shop. It is specifically designed to provide students with an intensive accelerated curriculum in which they will learn the necessary practical and theoretical skills to either work in a barber shop, or become a freelance men's hairdresser. Students will learn the following:
Health and safety
Creating a positive professional impression
Understanding effective customer service
Advising and consulting with clients
Shampooing and Conditioning
Treating the hair and scalp
Massage techniques
Facial hair cutting techniques
Drying and finishing hair
Creating basic patterns in hair
ADVANCED BARBERING HAIR ART
This advanced barbering course is perfect for entry-level and seasoned professionals who would like to enhance their range of abilities to cut men's hair and take their skills to the next artistic level. The advanced course is tailored around you and your skill level so lessons are adapted accordingly. Course includes:
Advanced clipper techniques
Advanced free-hand cutting techniques
Fashion trend barbering
Advanced fading techniques
Advanced drawing and sketching designs
Advanced hair and facial hair coloring
Blending and texturizing hair
ABOUT
Unlock Your Capabilities
Platform Artist USA offers tailored training for today’s hair artists, stylists, barbers, instructors and beauty school students. Our intimate settings and small groups are designed to share a systematic and tested approach to professional hairdressing & men’s grooming. In the current state of beauty & barbering, it’s important for hair professionals to simply “keep up” with the ever-changing demands of the industry. We provide Master-level, hands-on training designed to explore your imagination and perfect your skills. Our dedicated team of Licensed Professionals, Educators and Platform Artists have over 20 years of experience in the cosmetology industry, providing students with quality training and extensive knowledge of beauty and barbering.
