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In an industry flooded with "ok" stylists, your skills and salon has to stand out to survive.
Barbering Techniques + Expanding Your Clients
Learning which tools for the right job, clippers and trimmers with confidence.
Financial + Marketing. Hair life is a Business
Reputation Management 101, Financial Systems + Budgets, Organize for Business.
Advanced Cutting &
Finishing Techniques
Understanding Headshapes, custom cuts, layers, long and medium lengths.
Your 2-Day Workshop
DAY1
Sunday March 29th
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Spiritual Coffee, Kevin Kirk
• Setting intention, mindset, and alignment for growth, craft, and leadership
9:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Know Your Tools, Anthony Phillips
• Choosing the right tool for the job
• Fade, taper, and design with confidence
• Proper techniques to enhance and elevate every cut
12:15 – 1:30 PM
Lunch - Catered
1:30 – 4:30 PM
John Branda
• From the Chair to the Brand
• From Chair to CFO
• Scaling your business without chaos
4:45 PM
Day One Review & Dismissal
DAY2
Sunday March 30th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Breakdown, Kevin Kirk
• Understanding head shape
• Selecting the right tool for the job
• Designing and customizing each cut with intention
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch - Catered
1:15 – 4:15 PM
Advanced Cutting & Finishing Techniques, Kevin Kirk
• Long layers using the scoop technique to add texture, finished with round brushing
• Medium-length messy bob with texturizing, finished with curling irons
4:30 – 5:00 PM
Final Review & Dismissal
Style like a
Stage Artist
Your journey begins at KATA
Beauty school teaches basics, KATA builds careers. Get a proven system for cutting and color across all hair textures, plus mentoring to fill your chair and charge your worth. Earn certifications that open doors to brand partnerships and ambassador roles beyond the salon.
Hosted in the Heart of Birmingham, AL
Get Your Ticket!
WHY KATA?
Elevate your skills and advance your career!
Welcome to the Kevin Kirk Advanced Training Academy, where you can learn from award-winning and international Master Stylist, Educator, and Hair Care Entrepreneur, Kevin Kirk. Enhance your skillset and take your business to the next level with our exclusive, top-notch, mentoring program. We offer professional development courses that are created by Kevin Kirk and his team for stylists just like you!
Kevin Kirk Advanced Training Academy is designed to produce strong hairstylists and platform artists. The academy meets you at your skill level and customizes the program to ensure your personal development. Kevin knows that stylists who excel beyond the norm challenge themselves to be proactive in their own success. This is your opportunity to be proactive, get inspired, get your skills, and get the BAG!
Who is this program for?
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Stylists who desire to master cutting and coloring skills
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Stylists who desire to become platform artists or an educators
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Educators or Platform Artists who desire to enhance their existing teaching skills
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Salon Owners that are stuck and don't have the business background to survive
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Cash flow and understanding profit
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Reputation marketing
