Date: multiple dates

Time 10am

Location: multiple

Price: $175

Class:  Understanding Hair Color Formulations

Description:  No more guessing after this class.  Building on the foundations of chemistry, this class will help with understanding how to formulate and then how to recommend what our clients need.  Swatching is huge when learning color and the differences of each type of coloring tools that we use. First hand we will get to see how theory works and also the difference between each of each type of color. Formulation helps you become more knowledgeable so that there is no longer just grabbing a tube of color and hoping it works.   Knowledge is power.

Segments: 20 min

1. Chemistry recap

2. Formulation: 

   1. Color Theory 

      1. Color Wheel 

      2. How to create neutral 

      3. Color math to cancel tones 

   2. Understand levels of lift o Levels discovery 

      1. using black and white photos

   3. Formulation with Permanent color 

      1. What is the natural level

      2. What is the target level  

      3. What is the underlying pigment / dominant pigment 

      4. What is the target tone 

      5. What is the texture of hair 

      6. What is the porosity of the hair

      7. What is the % of gray 

      8. Use color math to find out the formulations 

   4. Going Darker 

      1. 1-3 levels may not need re-pigmentation / filling 

      2. Filling / re-pigmenting hair when going 3 or more level darker 

      3. Re-pigment with warmth does not always need to be red. 

   5. Going Lighter up to (4 levels) 

      1. Permanent color will lift up to 4 levels. 

      2. HighLift color can lift 4-5 levels of lift  

      3. Texture of hair changes the amount of lift. 

3. Swatching: Make some formulations and swatch to see the results

4. Toning:

   1. Understand what level you have lifted to 

   2. Toners (UT) can used on level 9-10 

   3. Difference between toning and deposit only

5. Swatching: Make some formulations and swatch to see the results

TOOLS NEEDED:

None

Taught by: Stephen Adams and Axcelr8 Academy

Stephen Adams
Stephen Adams is a highly respected hair educator, business strategist, and creative leader with over 30 years of experience in the beauty and cosmetology industry. As the co-owner of Moxie Hair Salon and StepsHair, Stephen has built a reputation for elevating industry standards through innovative education, strategic business development, and creative brand management. His expertise spans hair cutting, coloring, and salon operations, making him a trusted mentor to stylists and salon professionals nationwide.

Stephen’s career is defined by his commitment to education. He has worked as a national and international educator, collaborating with top brands such as Aveda, Paul Mitchell, and Arrojo to train stylists at all levels. As Creative and Education Director at Studio Be Salon, Stephen restructured education programs for new stylists, led creative marketing campaigns, and partnered with national educators to deliver cutting-edge training.

Stephen’s dedication to inspiring creativity and growth in the beauty industry makes him a sought-after educator and leader, helping professionals hone their craft, grow their businesses, and achieve lasting success.