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Balayage Basics

Leader Guide

Balayage Basics

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Leader Guide Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL

Getting Started ii

About This Guide ii

The Program In Perspective vi

Program Preparation vii

Training At A Glance xiii

MODULES

Welcome and Introduction 1

Welcome and Introduction 2

Balayage Products, Tools and Applications 12

Product and Tools 13

Applications 18

Take Action 30

Workshop 31

Action Plan 39

Getting Started Leader Guide

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Getting Started

About This Guide

What’s the purpose of this guide?

This leader guide provides a master reference document to help you prepare for and deliver the Balayage Basics program.

What will I find in the guide?

This leader guide is a comprehensive package that contains

the workshop delivery sequence

checklists of necessary materials and equipment

presentation scripts and key points to cover, and

instructions for managing exercises, case studies, and other instructional activities.

Leader Guide Getting Started

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About This Guide

How is this guide organized?

This section, “Getting Started,” contains all of the preparation information for the Balayage Basics program, such as learning objectives, pre-work, required materials, and room set-up.

Following this section is the “Training At A Glance” table. This table can serve as your overview reference, showing the module names, timings, and process descriptions for the entire program.

Finally, the program itself is divided into modules, each of which is comprised of one or more lessons. A module is a self-contained portion of the program, usually lasting anywhere from 20 to 90 minutes, while a lesson is a shorter (typically 5-20 minute) topic area. Each module begins with a one-page summary showing the Purpose, Time, Process, and Materials for the module. Use these summary pages to get an overview of the module that follows.


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About This Guide, continued

How is the text laid out in this guide?

Every action in the program is described in this guide by a text block like this one, with a margin icon, a title line, and the actual text. The icons are designed to help catch your eye and draw quick attention to “what to do and how to do it.” For example, the icon to the left indicates that you, the instructor, say something next. The title line gives a brief description of what to do, and is followed by the actual script, instruction set, key points, etc. that are needed to complete the action.

A complete list of the margin icons used in this guide is provided on the following page.

IMPORTANT NOTE

You may also occasionally find important notes such as this one in the text of this guide. These shaded boxes provide particularly important information in an attention-getting format.


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Graphic Cues

Module Blocks

Goal Time Overview Materials Break

Lesson Blocks

Quiz Flipchart Activity Handouts Important Note Key Points Slide

Ask Say Time Q&A Transition Video Workbook

4MAT Wheel Connect Attend Image Inform Practice Extend

Refine Perform


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The Program In Perspective

Why a Balayage Basics program?

The purpose of this class is for colorists to learn and practice the art of balayage to create beautiful, natural blonding looks for their guests.

Learning Objectives

During this class, participants will learn:

Basic balayage sectioning, techniques and placements

How to apply color with a brush and balayage paddle

Freestyle hair color applications

Program Timing

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

(6 hours + 1-hour lunch break)

Number of Participants

Optimal: 1–12

Maximum: 15


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Program Preparation

Participant Pre-Work

None.

Required Materials

General Materials

Balayage Basics Facilitator Guide

Balayage Basics PowerPoint Presentation

LCD Projector and Screen

Computer/Laptop

Speakers

Wireless Clicker/Pointer

Flipchart and Markers

Mission, Vision and Beliefs Posters (1 of each placed around the room, can be printed from the Global Education & Event Standards on PurePro™)

Masking Tape (1 roll)

Aveda Candles (1 per table)

Hand ReliefTM (1 per table)

ChakraTM Balancing Body Mists (1 complete set distributed among all tables)

Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate (1 per table)

Colored Pencils and Markers in Cups (1 cup per table)

Highlighters (1 per participant)

Ball Point Pens (1 per participant)


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Blank Paper (1 stack per table)

Post-it Notes (1 pack or equivalent per participant)

Collateral and Handouts

Balayage Basics Participant Placemat (1 per participant)

Balayage Basics Certificate of Completion (1 per participant, signed by facilitator)

Blank Head Sheets (1 stack per table)

Sell sheet for AANY Balayage class (1 per participant)

Product

EnlightenerTM Powder Lightener (2 tubs)

EnlightenerTM Creme Booster (8 tubes)

30 Volume Color CatalystTM (3 bottles)

40 Volume Color CatalystTM (3 bottles)

Color ConserveTM Shampoo and Conditioner

Rosemary Mint Conditioner

Aveda Styling Products

Technical Tools

Facilitator to Bring:

– Pivot Point Headforms (1 for facilitator, 1 per participant)

– Clarisse Snap Caps (1 for facilitator, 1 per participant)

– Tripods and Clamps (1 for facilitator, 1 per participant)


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Program Preparation

– Hair Color Brushes

– Hair Color Bowls

– Shampoo Bowls

– Scales

– Gloves

– Balayage Paddles

Website: www.balayageproducts.com

– Cotton Coil (not reinforced)

– Plastic Wrap (3 large boxes)

NY contact: Long Island Beauty Supply

– Sectioning Clips

– Butterfly Clamps

– Combs

– Paddle Brushes

– Towels

Participants to Bring:

– Sectioning Clips

– Butterfly Clamps

– Combs

– Paddle Brush

– Blow Dryer and Other Heat Styling Tools

– Extension Cord


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Program Preparation

Room Set-Up

Set up the room with theater-style seating and round tables (space permitting).

Place a flipchart on a stand at the front of the room.

Set up the computer, projector and screen at the front of the room.

Set up any pre-sectioned mannequin heads and shampoo bowls.

Make sure there is one 20 amp electrical circuit per each blow dryer.

Table Set-Up

Balayage Basics Participant Placemat (1 per participant)

Blank Head Sheets (1 stack per table)

Pivot Point Headforms (1 per participant)

Tripods and Clamps (1 per participant)

Clarisse Snap Caps (1 per participant)

Aveda Candles, lighted (1 per table)

Hand ReliefTM (1 per table)

ChakraTM Balancing Body Mists (2–3 per table)

Blue Oil Balancing Concentrate (1 per table)

Colored Pencils and Markers in Cups (1 cup per table)

Highlighters (1 per participant)

Blank Paper (1 stack per table)

Post-it Notes (1 pack or equivalent per participant)


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Program Preparation

Instructor Preparation

Review the Aveda Global Education & Events Standards guide to ensure Aveda’s global training standards are being met. Use the Program Set-Up Checklist in the Appendix as your guide.

Prepare any educational support tools (e.g., pre-done mannequin heads with balayage application results and flipchart diagrams) in advance.

Prepare a wellness activity for the beginning of the class.

Sign the certificates of completion.

Read through this facilitator guide, and make sure you are comfortable with the color placements and applications.

On the day of the training, arrive early and ensure the room is set up one hour before the start time. Check to make sure all A/V equipment is working properly.

Spray the room with a ChakraTM Balancing Body Mist and play upbeat music as participants arrive.


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4MAT WHEEL

Concept: Technique

Leader Guide Training At A Glance

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Training At A Glance

Time Module Description

1 hour Welcome and Introduction

Welcome participants; review housekeeping information, expectations and learning objectives; lead a wellness and mission activity; perform the elements of painting and hair color activities to connect participants to the information they are about to learn.

2 hours (and one one-hour lunch break)

Balayage Products, Tools and Applications

Review the product and tools for performing the various balayage applications; demonstrate/review the single, double and triple origination and petite/pinstripe; take a lunch break.

2 hours, 45 minutes (and one 15-minute break)

Take Action

Coach participants as they practice the balayage applications on mannequin heads, brainstorm ways to use balayage to customize traditional foil applications for their guests and develop plans to improve their balayage application and selling skills.

Leader Guide Welcome and Introduction

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Welcome and Introduction

Goal

The purpose and goal of this module is to welcome participants and share the link between painting and balayage to connect them to the information they are about to learn.

Time

1 hour

Overview

Welcome participants; review housekeeping information, expectations and learning objectives; lead a wellness and mission activity; perform the elements of painting and hair color activities to connect participants to the information they are about to learn.

Materials Needed

See the Required Materials list at the beginning of this guide.

Welcome and Introduction Leader Guide

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SAY

Welcome to the Balayage Basics class.

I am…(introduce yourself and share why you’re excited to teach this class).

IMPORTANT NOTE

Share housekeeping information, including bathroom location, times of breaks, etc.

Slide 2


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SAY

Let’s review our learning objectives for the day. During this class, you will learn:




Slide 3

SAY

For those of you that are interested in a more in-depth balayage course, I recommend attending an upcoming session of the Balayage course at the Advanced Academy in New York. This course features more techniques and hands-on practice with live models, with additional coaching from Ian.




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SAY

Before we begin today’s training, let’s prepare our minds and bodies for what we’re about to experience and remind ourselves of the Aveda mission.

ACTIVITY: WELLNESS AND MISSION

Perform a wellness activity of your choice and recite the Aveda mission.

connect

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ASK

Who knows what the French term “balayage” means?

(Listen for: “to sweep.”)

From what you may know or have already experienced doing balayage, why do you think this is a fitting definition?

(Listen for: “Color is applied in a sweeping motion, it has a sweeping effect on the hair, the hair looks swept with highlights, etc.”)

SAY

Balayage is like the Chinese writing on the screen, using a brush to make the symbol creates a soft, diffused effect, which is different than using a magic marker, right?

ASK

Balayage is also a lot like painting. What do you think painters need to consider when putting a brush to canvas to create a painting?

ACTIVITY: ELEMENTS OF PAINTING BRAINSTORM

Divide the class into teams of 3–4.

Give each team a flipchart page.

Instruct teams to brainstorm a list of things painters need to think about when creating a painting and to write their answers on a flipchart page.

Give teams 5 minutes to complete the activity.




ASK

What did you come up with?

(Listen for: distance, color, light, line, texture, tone/value (brightness), composition (arrangement), direction, balance, movement, unity, contrast.)

attend

SAY

Now let’s tie the idea of painting to hair color. As hair colorists, we consider many of the same things when performing a color service that painters do when creating a painting.

ACTIVITY: ELEMENTS OF HAIR COLORING BRAINSTORM

Instruct teams to return to their flipcharts and to use a different colored marker to circle all of the things hair colorists need to think about when performing a color service. Encourage them to brainstorm additional considerations.

Give teams 5 minutes to complete the activity.

ASK

What did you come up with? What do you think both painters and hair colorists need to consider when creating their masterpieces?

(Accept any answer.)


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image

ASK

How many of you have heard of Jackson Pollock?

(Look for a show of hands.)

SAY

Jackson Pollock was an American painter and a major influence in the abstract expressionist art movement. He is mostly known for his uniquely defined style of drip painting, a technique in which he poured, splattered, dripped and flicked paint onto canvases placed on the floor or ground, enabling him to apply paint from all directions.

Some people might say that Jackson Pollock’s paintings look haphazard, or that they look like something a child fingerpainted in pre-school. But they’d be wrong. There is a technique involved.

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SAY

Take a look at one of Pollock’s most famous paintings, Autumn Rhythm. In this painting, as in many of his paintings, Pollock first created a complex linear skeleton using black paint. Over the black framework, he wove an intricate web of white, brown and turquoise lines, which create contrasting visual rhythms and sensations—light and dark, thick and thin, heavy and buoyant, straight and curved, horizontal and vertical.

Similar to how Pollack had a specific technique he used to create his paintings, you have specific techniques for coloring hair.

ASK

How many of you are currently using foil to create dimension in hair color?


What are some of the key things that have made you successful using that technique?


SAY

Balayage is a lot like Jackson Pollock’s freeform style of painting—you’re literally painting sections of hair by hand, using your intuition to guide you.

There are several different balayage applications, and if you take another class from another person, you’ll more than likely learn some things differently. The applications you’re going to learn in this class are derived from the original French balayage technique that founded the whole balayage movement.


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ASK

What other techniques have you heard about, seen or used to create a natural, lived-in look?

(Listen for: ombre, color melting, singles, tipping.)

How many of you are familiar with ombre?


Who knows what the term means?

(Listen for: “shaded.”)

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SAY

Ombre is French for “shaded.” It’s a term that was introduced in the fashion industry and eventually made its way to hair. The dark-to-light shading can be seen on shoes, fabric and now hair! It’s not necessarily a technique, but an effect, and there are many ways to achieve it.

ASK

How many of you are familiar with color melting?





SAY

Color melting is often used to create an ombre effect and is typically used to produce a more dramatic or artistic result vs. a lived-in look. Color melting can be used to create an ombre effect by varying the color choices from scalp to ends and modifying the way you take sections and blend the colors together.

ASK

How many of you are familiar with dip-dying?


Based on the term, what kind of effect do you think it creates?

(Listen for: a “dipped in” look in which the ends of the hair been dipped into a darker color.)

SAY

Dip-dying also creates a natural, lived-in look, with a stronger effect on the perimeter of the hair. It doesn’t involve much blending or manipulating of the application; there is no backcombing or weaving out to diffuse the line.

Dip-dying is also similar to color melting, but rather than using three colors and painting down the entire length of the hair, you use one or two contrasting colors and focus the application on the ends.

Ombre, color melting and dip-dying are all similar in that they can create a more natural effect and show gradiation in shading from scalp to ends.

If you’re interested in learning more about ombre, color melting and dip-dying , these applications are featured in the Balayage course at the Advanced Academy in New York.


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Let’s get back to balayage.

ASK

What is it about the effect of balayage that brought you to this class?


SAY

Balayage can give guests a soft or strong highlighted effect that looks very natural and grows out well. As colorists, balayage will add variety to your technical skill set, but it most likely won’t replace your highlight services. It’s fun and will take some practice, but you’ll like having this as an option for creating blonde looks.

The challenge for you in learning the balayage applications will be to embrace the haphazard detailing of the hair and personalize the color with your tint brush, much like an artist. We have adapted foil work to create a similar effect using color melting, singles and tipping. For today, leave behind what foil work techniques you’ve been using, and prepare to embrace a more freeform approach.

Transition to Balayage Products, Tools and Applications

Balayage Products, Tools and Applications Leader Guide


Balayage Products, Tools and Applications

Goal

The purpose and goal of this module is to teach participants the products and tools used to perform various balayage applications and give them the opportunity to practice.

Time

2 hours (and one one-hour lunch break)

Overview

Review the product and tools for performing the various balayage applications; demonstrate/review the single, double and triple origination and petite/pinstripe; take a lunch break.

Materials Needed


Leader Guide Balayage Products, Tools and Applications

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Product and Tools

inform

Slide 8

SAY

These are some examples of what the classic French balayage application looks like when done well.

To produce a natural light result that doesn’t require heat and nothing higher than 40 Volume Color Catalyst,TM it is best done on guests with hair that is level 6 and above.

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Product and Tools

ASK

How many of you have used EnlightenerTM Powder Lightener and Creme Booster in foil applications?


SAY

In foil work, Creme Booster is optional; in balayage, it’s not. These products are essential to performing the balayage application.

ASK

Does anyone know why Creme Booster is essential to performing a balayage application?

(Listen for: It keeps the product moist and creamy, so it continues to lighten the entire time it is on the hair. If the product becomes dry, it will not work.)

Who can describe some of the features of EnlightenerTM Powder Lightener?

(Listen for: Mixes quickly and easily with no lumps; allows both on- and off-scalp applications; contains certified organic sunflower, castor and jojoba oils.)

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Product and Tools

Product

Direct learners to the Participant Placemat.

SAY

This is the best ratio of ingredients to use to ensure you get the right consistency using EnlightenerTM Powder Lightener.

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Tools




SAY

The paddle, narrow tint brush, cutting clips, non-reinforced natural cotton and plastic wrap are essential to performing a classic balayage application. Aveda has sourced paddles and plastic wrap that will provide the same functionality as other paddles and plastic wrap, but with minimal environmental impact.

You also want to make sure the cutting clips you use are the large, clamp-style clips that will help hold sections of hair away from the area you’re working on.

Before beginning the application, it’s important to prepare the tools properly. Watch me as I demonstrate the steps for preparing the product and “loading the paddle.”


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IMPORTANT NOTE

Preparing the product and loading the paddle

The width of the paddle will determine how you should load it and apply the product. Narrow paddles don’t allow you to load one side.

Measure and mix product until smooth. Share that you can use a whisk or a brush to mix the product, but that if you use a brush, you cannot use the same brush for the application. Also share that when mixing the product, prepare a mix using a lower developer for the back of the hair and a mix using a higher developer for the front.

Take a clean brush and “load the paddle.”Share that this is building up a smooth layer of product to dip into. Note: If you’re using a narrow paddle, the following point does not apply: Also share that right-handers should load the left side of the paddle and left-handers should load the right side of the paddle.

After you layer the product onto the paddle, remove any excess product from the brush to the top of the paddle. Emphasize that the paddle must be kept neat and clean throughout the entire application.



Applications

inform

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Classic Sectioning & Applications


SAY

Watch me as I demonstrate classic balayage sectioning.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Classic balayage sectioning

Use clips to divide the front of the hair from the back of the hair. Share that you will work across the entire back of the hair first. Emphasize that unlike foil applications that require precise, clean lines, balayage sectioning should use rough, messy lines. This helps create the


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Applications

natural-looking balayage is known for.

Starting at the nape, create one-inch horizontal subsections. Share that depending on the density and texture of the hair and the desired outcome, the subsections can be up to two inches wide.

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ASK

How many of you are familiar with the singles technique?


SAY

Great! So, the way you take a subsection for balayage is similar to taking a single. For those you of that haven’t, it involves creating a small square section (about a half of an inch) and placing it into a foil with color.

In balayage applications, we take a subsection that is a checkmark. Watch me as I demonstrate “the check.”



IMPORTANT NOTE

“The check”

With the end of the color brush, make a one-inch checkmark into the subsection. Share that depending on the desired effect, the checkmark can be two inches.

Recommend varying the sizes of the checkmark during the workshop later in the class, so participants can practice and see different results.

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Classic Sectioning & Applications



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ASK

How can you vary the effect of a highlight application using foil?

(Listen for: Slicing (fine, medium, bold) and weaving (fine, medium, strong).

SAY

Great. You can alter the effect of a foil application by varying the slicing or weaving (i.e., soft or strong).

There are some things you can do to alter the effect of a balayage application as well. Let’s review them. We’ll start with the check as our subsection, and from that point we can create different effects as we sweep EnlightenerTM down the length of the strand. Using a single origination, double origination or triple origination point will create different effects.

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SAY

Watch me as I demonstrate single origination.



IMPORTANT NOTE

Demonstrate single origination several times. As you demonstrate, emphasize:

Product

Divide the hair, create the horizontal subsections and make the first “check.”

With a pre-loaded paddle in your opposite hand, take the product from the middle and along the inside of the paddle.

Using a clean brush, pick up an even layer of product.

As you need more product, reload as per the above instructions.

Application

Begin to paint from the point of origination and build through to the ends, holding the brush perpendicular to the hair and painting or “sweeping” across the top of the hair strand. Emphasize checking under the strand to be sure you don’t penetrate through the strand. The color should be “floating” on the surface of the strand.

Pick up more product as needed—in clean, even layers—and sweep it over the top of the hair.

As you near the end of the hair strand, start to gradually penetrate the strand until you reach the ends, which should be completely saturated. To get full saturation, slide the paddle under the hair to allow you to “sweep” the last portion of the hair strand. Share that this requires balance and practice. The hair needs to “float above” the paddle to get the proper result.

While the hair is on the paddle, hold the paddle in one hand and pick up cotton with the other. Layer the cotton


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under the length of the hair to protect the hair under it.

Complete the entire horizontal subsection with desired amount of checks before moving on to the next horizontal subsection.

SAY

The effect is the most beautiful when the transition from the layering on the top of the hair to full saturation on the ends is subtle and even. But just as with highlighting, balayage is unique to the individual performing the application and the guest receiving it. The effect of the colorist’s own hand can really be seen with this technique and requires some practice.

practice

ASK

Note: After demonstrating the first couple horizontal subsections, ask for a volunteer to practice.

Who would like to practice single origination?

Have several participants practice using your tools and product so they get the look and feel of the application using the prepared paddle and product. As they practice, explain what is being done, so the participants watching can follow along.



inform

SAY

Another thing to remember is that because of the sweeping technique involved, you do not have to start the product application at the scalp. You can vary the placement of the product depending on the section of hair you’re working on.

ASK

Where on the hair would you want to apply the product closer to the scalp?

(Listen for: Front hairline, around the face.)

Where on the hair would you want to apply the product closer to the ends?

(Listen for: Under subsections, sides of the hair.)

SAY

Exactly! Let’s take a look at some more ways to use the sweeping technique.

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SAY

With double origination, you load the paddle, pick up product and paint the hair in a sweeping motion through to the ends, just like single origination. The difference is that you create two points of origination, which results in a more varied effect at the scalp and a stronger lightness on the ends.

Watch me as I demonstrate double origination.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Demonstrate double origination several times. As you demonstrate, emphasize:

Clean product, clean brush

Even layering/sweeping of product

Surface application/gradually moving to complete saturation at the ends

Layering plastic wrap over entire subsection before moving to the next



practice

ASK

Note: After demonstrating the first couple horizontal subsections, ask for a volunteer to practice.

Who would like to practice double origination?

Have several participants practice. As they practice, explain what is being done, so the participants watching can follow along.

inform

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ASK

What does triple origination remind you of?

(Listen for: Highlight.)


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SAY

Right. Because this technique is quite similar to a highlight, we’re not going to spend time on it. But feel free to practice it during the workshop.

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SAY

Because the purpose of this class is to teach you how to create a different effect from the traditional foil highlight, we’re going to move on to the final application—the petite/pinstripe.

The petite is not a check—it’s a tiny, very fine section, often used along the hairline. Hairlines and foil can be so tricky. This technique is the perfect solution to tricky hairlines!

Watch me as I demonstrate the petite/pinstripe.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Demonstrate the petite/pinstripe several times around the hairline.



ASK

Note: After demonstrating the first couple subsections around the hairline, ask for a volunteer to practice.

Who would like to practice the petite/pinstripe?

Have several participants practice using your tools and product around the part or fringe area. As they practice, explain what is being done, so the participants watching can follow along.

ASK

Are there any questions on any of the applications?

Answer any questions.

SAY

Great! I’m sure you’re excited to get make your own balayage creation. Let’s prepare our work stations and mannequin heads and after lunch, you’ll practice all the applications you’ve learned about today.

Paddles and plastic wrap are located at each table, so you can easily work together.

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SAY

When we return from lunch, we’ll measure the product and go through the applications together for those who want to follow along.

ONE-HOUR LUNCH BREAK

Transition to Take Action

Take Action Leader Guide


Take Action

Goal

The purpose and goal of this module is to give participants the opportunity to practice the balayage applications, brainstorm ways to use balayage to customize traditional foil applications for their guests and develop plans to improve their balayage application and selling skills.

Time

2 hours, 45 minutes (and one 15-minute break)

Overview

Coach participants as they practice the balayage applications on mannequin heads, brainstorm ways to use balayage to customize traditional foil applications for their guests and develop plans to improve their balayage application and selling skills.

Materials Needed


Leader Guide Take Action

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Workshop

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SAY

Welcome back from lunch! Before we get started with the workshop, let’s review what you learned this morning with a quick balayage best practices quiz.

inform

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Best Practices


SAY

It’s almost time for you to practice. Before we begin the workshop though, I want to share some balayage best practices with you.

1. Use a clean and narrow color brush.

2. Hold the color brush sideways/perpendicular.

3. Create wide subsections, not straight/clean ones.

4. Apply color using a sweeping motion.

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SAY

5. Apply less color toward the scalp, more toward the ends.

6. Do not fully saturate subsections until you reach the ends.

7. Do not use heat.

8. Do not use higher than 40 Volume Color Catalyst.TM

practice

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SAY

Now it’s time for you practice the balayage applications on your mannequin head.



Slide 24

ACTIVITY: WORKSHOP

Measure the product using the formula on the screen. Note: For the purpose of timing, instruct participants to use 30 Volume Color Catalyst™ in the back sections and 40 Volume in the front. Keep this in mind when remixing.

Instruct participants to practice all of the balayage sectioning patterns and applications.

For those participants that want more guidance, demonstrate the steps for each application in “Simon Says” mode. Begin with the sectioning, taking horizontal subsections, loading the paddle, taking the checkmark, applying the product and placing cotton and plastic wrap. Demonstrate the steps until participants are confident to continue by themselves.

Provide coaching and tips as they practice.


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SAY

Let’s take a quick break while the color processes. You’ll have the opportunity to rinse and style your mannequin heads later.

Instruct participants tidy their space and take a 15-minute break while their mannequin heads process.

15-MINUTE BREAK

extend

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Workshop Results


SAY

As with learning any new skill, there are some things that come naturally and others that don’t. Take a few moments to think about those things now and record them on your placemat.

ACTIVITY: WORKSHOP RESULTS

Instruct participants to think back to the workshop to and record their discoveries and successes on their placemat. Ask them to be as specific as possible:

– Discoveries: What discoveries did you make? What are some things you think you need to improve?

– Successes: What results most pleased you? What were some of your successes?

Give participants 10 minutes to complete the activity.

refine


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SAY

Now that you’ve recorded your workshop discoveries and successes, let’s test your balayage selling skills.

Brainstorm


ACTIVITY: BRAINSTORM

Instruct participants to think about the following types of guests and to record two or three reasons why balayage might be the perfect service for them:

– Full-head foil guest

– Natural, beach blonde—no color

– Stay-at-home mom—no high-maintenance foil work

Instruct participants to share their benefits with their table groups.


Debrief the activity by asking for volunteers to share.



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SAY

Your mannequin heads should be done processing. Let’s rinse and style them now.

ACTIVITY: WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

Instruct participants to rinse and style their mannequin heads.

Debrief the workshop activity by having each participant present their mannequin head to the class.

Allow the class to ask questions and provide feedback.

ASK

In general, how are you feeling about your results? Did you try anything you weren’t sure about? What was the outcome?



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Action Plan

perform

SAY

You all did a great job practicing all the balayage applications you’ve learned about today. Now it’s time to think about how you’ll apply what you’ve learned in your work at your salon.

Take it Home


ACTIVITY: TAKE IT HOME

Instruct participants to think about what things they will put into action upon returning to their salons and to record them on their placemat.

Instruct participants to share their take-it-home items with their table groups.


Debrief the activity by asking for volunteers to share.



FLIPCHART: TAKE IT HOME

At the top of a flipchart page, write: TAKE IT HOME.

Record participants’ answers.

If participants don’t provide any specific action items, give examples, such as:

Practice appropriate balayage application on two “easy” guests—level 6 or above, not too much hair, face-framing rather than full-head.

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SAY

Let’s review our learning objectives. During this class, you have learned:





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SAY

Thank you for spending time with me today, learning the art of balayage. Remember, with practice, you can offer your guests a new twist on traditional foil applications.

Today we focused only on using EnlightenerTM to create blonde results using various balayage applications. To learn more about other product choices and create more dimensional effects, like lowlighting, attend the two-day Balayage course at the Advanced Academy in New York, which features even more inventive ways to integrate balayage into your service offerings.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Collect participant names and email addresses. Tell them that they will be receiving electronic evaluations from Aveda and that you are looking forward to receiving their feedback.

Distribute certificates of completion.

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