When you join us for Education you can expect to learn from today’s top artists, be challenged and pampered all in the same day.
A core value of PSC is Education. As a commitment to our core value, PSC has created an Education Theater and Academy that encompasses who we are and what we can offer the hairdresser. When you join us for Education you can expect to learn from today’s top artists, be challenged and pampered all in the same day.
In addition, we offer in-salon education as an added value to the salons that have made the commitment to PSC. We also have education on the road, which is a collection of salons that gather local hairdressers in a community and host a selection of in salon classes. View our in-salon education menu here.
At PSC, we are always looking for talented hairdressers who want to share their passion as a hairdresser and become a PSC educator. Our educators are talented and dedicated professionals who have the passion to inspire creativity and helping other hairdressers succeed. In return, educators sharpen their own skills and excel behind the chair.
Registration Policy: PSC accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. If you choose to pay by check or cash, payment must be received by the scheduled due date. If payment is not received by scheduled date, PSC has the right to cancel your seat. For any seat, payment is due in full 30 days prior to the scheduled event date and is non-refundable once payment is due. If you are unable to attend an event, payment is fully refundable up to 30 days prior to event.
Click below to open our Education Dropbox which includes our 2024 Education Catalog & Schedule along with our Wisdom Wednesday Class Schedule.
July 21 & 22
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $400 | 12 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
During this workshop, we will help you to navigate and find solutions for all your color correction needs. You will have the opportunity to learn the formulations needed to repigment, decolorize, and achieve ultimate grey coverage, or simply lock in your hair color for longevity.
July 21 & 22
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 14 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
In this seminar, dive deep into client diagnosis and the importance it has in achieving consistent results. We begin with a refresh on color theory and explore every aspect of hair analysis. There will be a focus on how natural pigments change and affect the coloring process when working on natural or colored hair.
August 5
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Go hard or go home with bottle blonde, staino and hue-verse in tow. Create high-impact, head-turning looks from beginning to end and dive headfirst into foil work, formulation, colour placement and blending techniques. It’s all or nothing.
August 12
9:00am - 3:00pm CST
Workshop: $250 | 5 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
A suitable workshop for anyone who is looking to enhance their skills when it comes to upstyling. We will share the foundation of a quick and easy approach on curling, pinning, and adding texture to create long lasting styles that won’t fall flat. As a bonus, we will focus on guiding you to the right Lifestyling products to achieve the ultimate results.
August 19
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours | Location: Joliet, IL
This course combines the art of men's haircutting with the contemporary influence of social media marketing to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of current trends. Designed for professional hairstylists seeking to elevate their skills and visibility in the industry, this course offers hands-on training in cutting techniques tailored specifically to men's fall trends, alongside practical insights into leveraging social media platforms for business growth.
August 25 & 26
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $595 | 14 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Experience in depth, hands on training, from hair extension experts! Join us for 2 full days of technical knowledge, business ideas, Q&A, and more! Become certified in Tape In, Beaded, Fusion, Hand Tied and Machine Sewn Weft Extensions.
August 25 - 27
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $900 | 21 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
During this three-day course you will learn how to elevate and adapt your color expertise for today’s new clientele. You will explore today’s insalon hair coloring business. Leave with a better understanding of the science behind color and the products you use in the salon every day. Lastly, develop your unique color signature business to retain client loyalty.
September 8 & 9
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $600 | 14 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Disconnection has become a haircutting technique in its own right. This course has been designed to empower stylists with a greater understanding and confidence in it’s use. You will learn how to use disconnection for everyday salon work, problem solving and how to be more creative with your salon clientele.
September 9
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $275 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Join us for a comprehensive workshop designed for aspiring barbers and hairstylists seeking mastery in the art of creating the perfect fade. This class covers precision techniques, blending methods, and the latest trends in fade styling.
September 22
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $150 | 7 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Natural Tech offers innovative solutions that target hair and scalp problems while bridging sustainable beauty practices with cutting edge technology. Be exposed to fundamental scientific information and procedures of the Davines Natural Tech System as well as the Davines Well-Being culture.
September 23
9:00am - 11:00am CST
Look & Learn: $75 | 2 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
you know who can keep up with colour trends? you can, after this dimensional colouring course. perfect hue-verse formulation then become confident in on-trend creative techniques like colour blocking, precision blends, multidimensional lightening and colouring with natural fall.
September 23
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
you know who can keep up with colour trends? you can, after this dimensional colouring course. perfect hue-verse formulation then become confident in on-trend creative techniques like colour blocking, precision blends, multidimensional lightening and colouring with natural fall.
October 14
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Business: $300 | 7 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
We as leaders are responsible for developing the talent of our team. Most people see what needs to be focused on or what minor adjustments need to be made, but are not comfortable in training with that kind of honesty. This class is positioned to help remove the emotion and focus on the system of improvement and development.
October 27 & 28
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $595 | 14 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Experience in depth, hands on training, from hair extension experts! Join us for 2 full days of technical knowledge, business ideas, Q&A, and more! Become certified in Tape In, Beaded, Fusion, Hand Tied and Machine Sewn Weft Extensions.
October 27
10:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $299 | 5 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Dive deep into the French Cutting basics that will redefine your hair cutting fundamentals and open your mind to the creative possibilities of stepping outside the realm of British Cutting.
October 28
10:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $299 | 5 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Dive deep into the balayage basics that will bolster your hair painting fundamentals and open your mind to the creative possibilities of balayage. You will have the opportunity to perfect the foundational Sunlights® brushstrokes “Brosse”, “Crochet”, “Skimming®”, “Crack the Egg”, and “Money Piece®”.
October 27 & 28
10:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $499 | 10 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Dive deep into the French Cutting basics that will redefine your hair cutting fundamentals and open your mind to the creative possibilities of stepping outside the realm of British Cutting. Also step into the balayage basics that will bolster your hair painting fundamentals and open your mind to the creative possibilities of balayage.
November 3
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 7 CE Hours
Location: Chicago, IL
This seminar is for hairdressers that want to boost and expand their arsenal of cutting techniques. The blade is a completely different approach to haircutting and this class will open up your mind to endless possibilities.
November 4
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
We will focus on the ideal combination of the right lighteners, tools, and approach needed to overcome your challenges when it comes to providing any blonding service. Root shadow, face framing, and soft blending are a few of the topics that we will cover as well as the perfect toning options and formulations with milk_shake PRO’s The Gloss acidic color.
November 17
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
you know who can keep up with colour trends? you can, after this commercial colouring course. perfect hue-verse formulation then become confident in ontrend creative techniques like colour blocking, precision blends, multidimensional lightening and colouring with natural fall.
November 17 & 18
9:00am - 5:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 14 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
Advanced knowledge to open the door to more creative freedom. This training is an intensive look at how to determine and utilize all the lightening products in colorspace, and how to re-pigment and experience creative pigmentation options. The interactive session provides valuable insight into the importance of balancing product performance, knowledge and artistry.
November 18
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
In this class, learn adaptable commercial techniques like directional layering, graduation, disconnection, and texturization. Gain confidence in choosing the right shape for any hair type and face shape. Improve shape definition through styling for lasting hold. Master product selection and application to elevate every hairstyle.
December 9
9:00am - 4:00pm CST
Workshop: $300 | 6 CE Hours
Location: Joliet, IL
This course is designed for hairstylists, barbers, salon professionals, and individuals looking to specialize in the art of men’s haircuts and grooming. Join us to learn the techniques, tools, and trends essential for creating polished and tailored looks for men. Immerse the stylist into the foundational skills needed for men’s hair cutting.