20+ Classes in 2 days at Redken Symposium Nashville
with Tara, Ashely, Luz & Yamaris
The Redken Symposium, Nashville is a premier educational event for hair professionals organized by Redken, a renowned brand in the hair care and hair color industry. It features 2 days of in person classes, workshops, and presentations by top industry professionals, offering advanced education on the latest techniques, trends, and products in hairdressing and styling.
In June, Tara, Ashely, Luz and Yamaris went to Nashville to attend the highly anticipated Redken Symposium! This premier educational event, is a fantastic opportunity for us to grow, learn, and have fun together. We were ager to absorb the latest techniques, trends, and innovations in hairdressing and styling and bring them back to Rockland County!
Follow along as Tara, Ashley, Luz, and Yamaris dive into over 20 classes in just two days at the Redken Symposium in Nashville.
Education & Classes at Redken Symposium
BEYOND THE BRAID with Sam Villa
The world of braiding is still an untapped market for many. Sam Villa is known around the world as…well as a hair master…but, in this case he has mastered even the most complex of braids.
CURLS, CURLS, CURLS
Join Lori and Jamal as they walk you through the amazing hairstyles for curly girls (as seen on tik tok), from start to finish. Full Curls and the Curly Shag. They will share the products that guarantee successful color no matter the starting level, how to preserve hair as you lighten and how to style to perfection using Redken products.
FORMULATION GENIUS
Adrienne Dara Hair Education has one primary focus, to help stylists to feel confident in their choices behind the chair, and to simplify the formulation process. Adrienne Dara is a true Formula Genius! Join her as she expertly breaks down Redken Haircolor including the beloved Shades EQ and shares her formulations, things to watch out for and her favorite formulas.
HAIRCOLOR MASTERY FOR EXTENSION WORK
Natalie is a highly sought after stylist specializing in hair extensions. Attention to the details is her key when creating custom coloring techniques, precision haircuts and seamless hair extensions.
Join Natalie as she shares how to custom color extensions. How do you choose between SEQ, Color Gels Lacquers, Color Fusion or Color Gels Oils?
Natalie will share how to create seamless blends, formulation guides and the art of lowlights and face framing…all with the magic of extensions.
COMPLEXIONS OF BLONDE
Have you ever foiled your heart out on your dark haired client, left the client there to process for what seemed like an eternity, rinsed the foils out only to reveal some pale white panels and some definitely outside of a banana yellow?
ME TOO! (Says Sheri Doss) and as I stood at the bowl, trying not to cry, I had to figure out a way to rectify the situation without lightening the rest of what should have been a lowlight.
Well Rachel will share with you the tools and technique to lift from the darkest of bases ….low and slow while respecting the hair integrity.
MIX MASTERS
Do you love to break boundaries with haircolor? Do you want to know how to Mix, Layer and Formulate for success for any and all “alternative” haircolorresults?
No, Redken does not have “Fantasy” Haircolor…but what we do have are technical geniuses that will walk you through how to create the most expressive haircolor for your boldest client!
PONIES AND BEYOND
Styling for special occasions crosses the boundriesof editorial but in a friendly way in this special class with expert styling team Lindsey Olson and Hugo Urias.
Let them walk you through the foundation that it takes to keep a style “boogie proof” and the products that are a must for the stay all day effortless look that isn’t stiff or sticky.
You will walk away with new tips, tricks and services to offer your clients for everyday styling and special occasion hair that they wont look back and cringe at years down the road.
PURPOSEFUL COLOR PLACEMENT
Dimensional color doesn’t have to be foils or balayage. Color blocking can be the approach of choice when done with purpose.
Join Leysa as she walks you through the principles of color blocking.
ROCKSTAR HAIR
The magic of the mullet. Its not your 1980’s, business in the front, party in the back hairdo. Let Adina and Manda share how to uniquely personalize cuts for each client. Discover layering techniques for voluminous shags and edgy mullet. Elevate your skills to customize trend-forward shapes & provide a look of effortless style to make your clients life easier!
SHORT HAIR SCULPTING
Short Hair Sculpting, by Jamie DiGrazia is a comprehensive workshop focusing on the consultation and technical skill building around short hair for all.
In this fast paced class you will learn how to design short hair shapes that are suitable for the clients hair length, texture and lifestyle.
These inclusive best practices can be adapted into the salons current business model in order to ensure a positive and successful salon experience for all.
THE TRANSFORMATION
Twylla Jane is known for creating exceptional experiences for her guests and looking beyond the traditional to create that bespoke transformation that can literally change their lives.
Join Twylla in this segment as she shares a new transformation service that can offer your clients a way to fulfill their hair dreams.
HOLLYWOOD HAIR WITH TRACEY CUNNINGHAM
A Seattle native, Tracey Cunningham is one of the most in-demand colorists in the world.
Over the years, her unmatched ability when it comes to creating gorgeous and sophisticated looks has earned her a massive list of clients, including countless A-list actresses in addition to models and beauty and fashion insiders, each of whom depend on her unparalleled talent and meticulous eye for detail. Tracey is held in high regard by the industry’s foremost beauty experts, and she’s frequently quoted and featured in major fashion and beauty publications.
UNLEASH THE FIRE WITHIN: REDS
The Science Behind the Shine: Delve into the chemistry of copper pigments, understand color theory, and discover how to make those captivating hues
Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of reds with celebrity colorist Sean Godard. Whether you’re a stylist looking to expand your skill set or a red head enthusiast, this class promises to set your creativity ablaze.
Get ready to paint the town red with your new found skills and inspiration!
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MASTER ANY TREND
Sam Villa is changing the industry, one hairdresser at a time. Whether teaching face-to- face in small hands-on classes, on main stage, or reaching his millions of social media followers,
As the 2021 NAHA Educator of the Year, Hair Awards USA Hall of Fame Inductee and 2017 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, he is known for doing things differently to challenge, inspire and motivate change.
BRONDE AND BEYOND
Join Sara, Max and George as they show you how to create the perfectly melted, blended and toned Brunettes
As our journey at the Redken Symposium in Nashville 2024 comes to an end, we are overflowing with inspiration, knowledge, and new techniques to bring back to our salon company and to our guests. The opportunity to learn from industry leaders and connect with fellow professionals has been invaluable. We are excited to implement what we’ve learned, elevate our craft, and share this incredible experience with our clients. Thank you for following our adventure, and we can’t wait to see the positive impact this experience will have on our team’s growth and creativity.
Thank you!
Tara
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