On March 16th students from across the country attended two of our new courses for 2009, Color Kaleidoscope with Jo Jordan and C.R.A.F.T. Signature Cutting with Paul Falltrick. In Color Kaleidoscope with Jo Jordan, the fundamentals of color principles were taken to a new and exciting level – to create a kaleidoscope of shades and a new, exciting pallet of colors. The students were shown how to formulate, create and apply color in a fresh and creative way, enabling them to change the entire look of a client by just adjusting tone and personalizing the color placement. Paul Falltrick's course this year no longer has a concentration on male clientele.  In C.R.A.F.T. Signature Cutting with Paul Falltrick, the students gained knowledge on high impact cutting techniques for both their male and female clientele. They pushed their cutting skills to the next level with British flare. Leah Sterk, Senior Manager of Education and Jamie Batzel, Academy Associate helped facilitate both courses for the three days. Here are just a few things our attendees are saying:

"I loved that it pushed me to work outside my comfort zone."
--Amy Margeson

"This class exceeded my expectations.  I will be one of those people who practice these techniques as soon as I get home."
--Michelle Logreco

Please log onto our website at www.matrix.com/academy for our new 2009 course schedule and descriptions! British Invasion month continues this week with Artistry of Color with Hooker and Young and Collections of Excellence with Errol Douglas. Stay tuned!

Attendees from all over the United States braved the five-day Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Color Mastery program from February 23rd-27th at the Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy in New York City.  The Matrix C.R.A.F.T Color Mastery Program is a comprehensive course based on our unique C.R.A.F.T. methodology, intended for experienced colorists only.  Graduates who are qualified as Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Color Masters will receive a prestigious certificate to display for their clients, admission into the Matrix Color Master's community and will be added to the Salon Locator. In addition, they will be featured in articles on Matrix.com for selected Masters and they will be invited to participate in continuing educational opportunities. Leah Sterk, Chris Sarel, Margo Gregerson and Daniel Roldan facilitated the five-day advanced plus certification program.  On the last day, the attendees enjoyed Human Art with Brook Thornley 

Here are just a few things our attendees are saying:

"I recommend all Matrix Educators to take this course.  Learned so much!"     
Mary McHale

"Beautiful!"
Cori Randall
Please log onto our website at www.matrix.com/academy for our new 2009 course schedule and descriptions!

On January 26th, 2009, 15 stylists attended Core of It All, a three day foundational cutting course. In this course we sharpened the focus that they bring to their art through the C.R.A.F.T disciplines. Stylists mastered the core six technical cuts with excitement, skill and precision alongside our facilitators in creative ways. The one length, round layers, square layers, the bob, graduated shapes and asymmetrical shapes were the core of their journey, yet they took away so much more.
Here are just a few things our attendees are saying:

"Sam and Dan are very talented and amazing teachers!"
Brittney Shanahan

"It was great!  I want to come back!"
Ashley Denny

On October 7th 2008, the Matrix C.R.A.F.T Global Academy hosted 23 JCP Salon Leaders for a three day Color Foundations course.  The objective for the training was to give the JCP Salon Leaders a firm understanding of all Matrix Color fundamentals including application, formulation, add-on services and the Matrix C.R.A.F.T Color Methodology.  The JCP Leaders learned exciting new techniques to maximize their time and effectiveness in the salon.
The program was brought to a close with an address from Francesca Raminella, Senior Vice President and General Manger of Matrix.  Francesca welcomed the new JCP Salon Leaders to the Matrix family, opened the floor to answer any questions they had and wished them much success in their new JCP Salons. Here are just a few things our attendees are saying: Kim Gignac—JCP Mokena, IL

“I enjoyed the class!  The experience was a once in a lifetime.  Thank you all very much.”
Cindy Soder—JCP Baxter, MN

The course was led by Matrix Artistic Designer, Vickie Preston and Leah Sterk, Senior Manager of the Academy. 

The next Color Foundations course takes place in January 2009.  Please log on to our website at www.matrix.com/academy for our new 2009 course schedule and course descriptions.

On September 30th 2008, the Matrix C.R.A.F.T Global Academy introduced its’ first Spanish speaking color course.  Stylists learned about advanced color theory and techniques on how to solve real-life color correction problems in a hands-on workshop. The stylists discovered how color theory affects your corrective approach, along with analysis techniques and corrective strategies. Here are just a few things our attendees are saying:

“My experience after taking this course has built my confidence. I desire to take more courses and I would like the academy to have them available in Spanish.”     
Luisa Matute

“I feel happy that I learned so much with this course and I would love to continue educating myself at the Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy.”
Josefina Guzman-“Super Brows Salon”

The course was led by Matrix Artistic Designers, Ammon Carver and Robert Santana, along with Leah Sterk, Senior Manager of the Academy and Matrix Salon Development Manager, Yvy Araya.

The next Color Correctivo En Espanol course takes place in July 2009.  Please log on to our website at www.matrix.com/academy for our new 2009 course schedule and course descriptions.

On July 7th 2008, the Matrix C.R.A.F.T Global Academy introduced its’ first Redefining Dimension course with Daniel Roldan.  For two days, attendees learned how to change their perspective from two dimensional to three dimensional designs.  First, they took a journey through hair coloring and hair cutting as separate dimensions. They learned how color and cut merged as one strong creative signature.  Daniel shared with the class his own artistic inspiration on developing 3-dimensional looks as well.

Daniel Roldan travels around the world as a Matrix Artistic Designer. In the last two years alone, he has educated for Matrix in Dubai, Kuwait, Prague, Spain, Brazil, China, Trinidad, India, Italy, Russia, Croatia, Slovakia, England and Canada, making him one of the most sought-after artists. When he’s not traveling, Daniel can be found in his “home away from home” at our Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy in Greenwich Village, New York City, where he is a facilitator for not only Redefining Dimension, but many of our other Academy courses.

Here are just a few things our attendees are saying:

“Daniel facilitated a training for the AE’s and I thought he presented the material great.  So, I was expecting a fantastic learning experience in his class and I was right! The class was AWESOME!”
-Danielle DeVito of “Shear Sensations

“Great Class!”

-Alena Contignola of “Boca Spa Salon”

The next Redefining Dimension course with Daniel Roldan takes place in September 2008!  Please log on to our website at www.matrix.com/academy for more details.

The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the pinnacle of hairstyling competitions in North America where the very best stylists and leaders in the world of hair and beauty are acknowledged. This year, three Matrix Artistic Designers and Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy instructors were nominated for NAHA!

 

NAHA was pleased to nominate Matrix Artistic Designer Nicholas French for his exceptional work in the Editorial Stylist of the Year, Avant Garde, and Texture categories.

Also nominated were Matrix Artistic Designers Brian and Sandra Smith for their exceptional work in the Master Stylist of the Year category. The NAHA 19 winners will be announced on July 13 in Las Vegas in conjunction with Cosmoprof North America July 13 - 15, 2008.