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Freehand Balayage & Colour Melting (1 - 1 Training)

Course overview

This comprehensive Freehand Hair Colouring Masterclass is designed for hairstylists who want to develop and refine their creative colouring skills using modern freehand techniques. Through a hands-on learning experience, you will gain both the fundamental knowledge and advanced practical skills needed to create beautiful, seamless, and dimensional colour results.

Throughout the course, you will explore colour theory, professional conduct, and essential health and safety practices, while learning the principles behind successful freehand hair colouring. You will also gain a thorough understanding of client consultations, the correct use of porosity sprays, and how to confidently plan and deliver bespoke colour services tailored to each client.

Alongside technical application, this masterclass covers key aspects of running a successful colouring business, including professional pricing strategies, client care, and optimising your Instagram bio to attract your ideal clientele.

By the end of the course, you will have the confidence, practical experience, and technical expertise to perform professional freehand colouring services with precision. You'll leave equipped to create customised, high-impact colour transformations while maintaining exceptional salon standards and pricing your work with confidence.

What will you learn on the day:

  • Understanding freehand hair painting methods
  • Tool selection
  • Bleaching products (clay or regular)
  • Preferred freehand techniques and sectioning patterns
  • Creating seamless blends
  • Baby lights
  • Face framing or money piece
  • Dimensional colour melts
  • Root stretching

You will also gain practical skills in:

  • Freehand Balayage techniques (4 in total)
  • Creating seamless blends
  • Baby lights
  • Teasy lights
  • Slicing
  • Face framing or money piece *
  • Dimensional colour melts
  • Root stretching
  • Basic toning

The course also covers essential practical knowledge such as:

  • Sectioning patterns
  • Blending techniques
  • Bleach types and selection
  • Porosity management to help get an even tone
  • Client consultations and managing expectations

This price for this day will include:

  • Face to face training, theory and practical 10-5
  • Hands on training
  • Demo from the educator
  • Goody bag
  • Stylist to arrive at 9.45am for a prompt 10am start
  • Planning and prepping for the day
  • Set up, and set down

*Either or


Face to face training, theory and practical 10-5·        
Hands on training·        
Demo from the educator·      
Goody bag·        

You would need to provide a colour responsive head which can be purchased from Pivot point using the code below
SHE202026 - 20% off all products

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend

Students must have a minimum of level 2 Hairdressing

You will receive a Welcome Email from Sabrina’s Hairdressing Education to explain your training journey within 48 hours of purchasing your training.

Upon completion you will receive an attendance certificate.  

Colour products and equipment will also need to be brought with you and a list of this will be sent prior to the day

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