Class Menu The Affinage Class Menu is available to all distributors to create and support Affinage business. It contains carefully prepared courses that introduce, reinforce, and expand the use of Affinage products to salons and stylists. Current trends and techniques are essential to the curriculum and the courses are designed to promote knowledge and confidence while bringing the Affinage stylist to a higher level of creativity. As trends change so do our courses. Updates can be expected on a continual basis. Please follow the guidelines on the following pages. Make these courses part of your education program and part of our sincere message that Affinage education is a priority for success.
Class Descriptions Affinage A FIRST LOOK Basic Commercial Show In-Salon Demo General overview of Affinage range How to understand the shade charts (ICC Codes) The importance of measuring & weighing color Knowing different categories of hair color What the development times are and why we need to use them Correct application is the key to coverage on white hair Extra coverage for resistant white hair An informative class for new users to Affinage and those interested in finding out why Affinage products are the most technologically advanced products on the market and provide stylists and their clients with radiant, multi-dimensional results. INFINITI Permanent Hair Color Crème is an advanced breakthrough formula with DATEM+ Technology that safely transports long-lasting color pigments deep into every strand, to give amazing color and flawless 100% grey coverage. INFINITI comprises more than 100 shades, covering the most vibrant reds, brightest blondes and beautiful natural tones of the Regular and High Lift Series, as well as the elegant and arresting black and grey Gothic Series and the intense red highlights of the bred Series. The Intensives Series includes 7 pure pigments for customized color creation, offering unlimited color results. The Affinage Difference INFINITI in DEPTH Optional In-Salon Demo 2-4 hours General overview of Affinage range The Difference with DATEM+, Features & Benefits The importance of measuring & weighing, mixing & timing Basic formulations, Creating confident color with Infiniti For effective grey coverage, correct application is key Using various tones on white hair and how to formulate Review of formulations when going: Darker to lighter on natural hair (going red) Lighter on natural hair (50% white) Ash or violet ash (100% white) Lighter to darker on natural hair A deeper look into the features and benefits of Affinage that makes us different and exceptional. This course is designed for Affinage stylists who wish to become more confident with Infiniti hair color. The advanced technology of DATEM+, featuring superb 100% grey hair coverage, will be discussed along with a more In Depth look at the Affinage range of products. Color theory and color creation will involve the beautiful natural tones of the Regular and High Lift Series as well as the elegant and arresting black and grey Gothic Series, the intense red highlights of the bred series and the pure pigments for customized color creation in the Intensives Series. An open forum for basic formulations and troubleshooting will be available with the educator to motivate the stylist and expand their knowledge and use of the Affinage products.
Affinage HINTS & TIPS /Discussion Class 1.5 hours Color Placement Advanced Formulating Extensive/In-Depth Grey Coverage Vibrant and Lasting Red s How to intensify colors for strong, vibrant results How to Create Beautiful Results through Advanced Formulation and Color Placement Create beautiful color with the use of the complete Affinage Color Collection and Lightening Range. Use Infiniti, Satin, Hotshotz and Colour Dynamics to take your creations to the next level. Grey/White hair coverage will be addressed with hints on how to include the use of Intensives along with correct mixing and timings for impressive results. Practical application along with color placement and advanced formulations will give the stylist a level of confidence to accomplish more than ever before. Bring your Affinage experience to dialogue with the National Artistic Educator as you challenge your expertise and grow your knowledge as a colorist. Advanced COLOR CORRECTION For experienced Infiniti users, this course gives the stylist the ability to troubleshoot and resolve corrective issues and be confident with the use of the Affinage range of products. 3.5-4 hours Approved for only National level Educators Color Placement Advanced Formulating Extensive/In-Depth Grey Coverage Vibrant and Lasting Red s How to intensify colors for strong, vibrant results The Art of Coloring CURLY & TEXTURED HAIR Optional In-Salon Demo Color Theory Considering the Texture and Curl pattern of Hair Addressing altered textures (hair made straight then curly) Different techniques to Lighten curly hair Curly Hair and textures often tend to be overlooked when talking about beautiful color and how to achieve the proper end target result. The stylist must take into consideration the texture and curl pattern of the hair and applying different techniques to achieve multidimensional color results. Curly hair and textures visually appear different when colored. Learn techniques using Infiniti color to give the curly and textured hair a beautiful, brilliant appearance with long lasting color and shine. Blonde DIMENSIONS Theory on Blonding In-Salon Demo Color theory and Affinage Blonding Products Blonde Balancing Formulating for Blondes Blonde Dimensions Foiling Techniques for Highlighting/Lowlighting Peinture Balayage It s a Blonde s World Affinage products will bring dimension to blonde hair in a way that allows the stylist to create the look and achieve the results of healthy, natural, beautiful hair. Gain new highlighting ideas while also covering how to pre-lighten and work on unrefined blonde. Create amazing depth and dimension in over-lightened hair with low-lighting formulations.
Creative COLOR PLACEMENT Theory Demonstration Full Day (10am-4pm) Approved for only National level Educators Instruction and demonstration by Certified Affinage National and National Artistic Educators. Stylist will get hands on approach to many different placement techniques with the use of our new Head Sheet placement guides. Stylist will get to visually place placements on sheets to take home and recreate the creativity. Each stylist will get one Mannequin head to create their favorite color technique at the final hour of class with the help of the educator. Formulation and Application will also be discussed among the different tools that are used to create the look and placement of your design. Distributor must provide mannequin heads and Head Sheet Guides. (Head sheet Guides will be provided to distributor via master copy from Affinage and Distributor is required to make copies for Attendees.) Working kit must also be provided by Distributor. Color CERTIFICATION Course Theory & Hands-On Demo Two Full Days Full range of Affinage products Formulation & Application This is a two-part certification for stylist who are wanting an in-depth look at Affinage. Gain experience and confidence to enable the stylist to be successful and creative behind the chair. Learn about every aspect of our vast color line and supporting products. Formulation and Application will be hands on the second day to enable the stylist an up close experience in working with the color in a creative way and encourage creative thinking with formulation and placement. Colour Dynamics COLOR ME RAD Theory Optional Demo 1.5-2 hours What makes us Different? D.A.T.E.M.+ What is Colour Dynamics? Pre-Lightening to Achieve Effects Application and Mixing Pastelising This class is designed to give current or new users to Affinage an in-depth look at the newly formulated COLOUR DYNAMICS and PASTELISER. Stylists will learn how to create vivid pops of color using simple to creative forms of application techniques among many new ways to create custom pastel shades for fashion looks and toning. COOL BLONDES & Fun Color Theory Hands-On Demonstration No Model Required Full Day (10am-4pm) A full day workshop introducing all bleaching and lightening products including High Lift 12 series, Lite, Ice Creme, Blonde and Spectrum. Learn how to properly tone and when to use the different options you have with Affinage including Satin, Converter, HotShotz, Color Dynamics and Cool Blonde. Color Dynamics will also be introduced and stylist will see how to create vibrant to subtle effects with the use of Pastelizer. Work on hair swatches only. FOILS NOT TOILS: A Placement Story Demonstration Optional Hands-On 1-2 hours Speed Foiling Improving on typical foiling techniques Products and Tools to be Used Foiling Products Blonde Balancing & Toning Beautiful results can be achieved with creative use of foils and formulations of Infiniti color. The Stylist will learn new foiling techniques, using new methods created to help achieve multidimensional color in a short amount of time. Add new tools and options to your creative blonding services and see the use of all Affinage products.
Product Presentation Model Demo 2.5 hours KITOKO SOIRÉE Overview of the entire Kitoko Line Proper hair analysis The importance of consultations How to use each Regime Client Relaxation and Scalp massage Client introduction to the line with treatment. An intro into Kitoko with hands on demo. This class is designed to introduce the Kitoko line to the stylist to give them a better understanding of the features and benefits behind the product. This will enable the stylist to get the full benefits from the line and have the confidence to recommend the proper regime for each individual client. Liquid LINES Product Presentation 2-2.5 hours Unique Kitoko Treatments Benefit of Color Care Specialty nature of Cool Blonde Best use of styling products Overview & How to HotShotz Affinage has a wide array of different wet lines for the salon. How do you know which is right for your client? This class will explain those different retail lines, including Kitoko, Color Care, Cool Blonde, Hot Shotz and Affinage Styling, as well as teach stylists how to match the perfect products to clients. OMBRÉ & BALAYAGE Color Trends Theory & Demonstration with mannequins What is Ombre? Ombre Methods Ombre Influence and Creating the Desired Look Demonstrations on Mannequin Heads Showcase the fusion of Infiniti s brilliant color results with ombré and balayage techniques. Mannequin heads will be used to demonstrate the various techniques necessary to accomplish the looks made infinitely popular among celebrities and the like. Strong highlighting methods will be a focus while emphasizing the use with Lite bleach, Infiniti 12.0s, and Ice Crème no-ammonia lightener. Theory on Reds In-Salon Demo Ready to be RED Consultation and Achieving the Desired Result Color Theory: What is Red? Features & Benefits of Infiniti DATEM+ Model Demonstration Using Red as Highlights and Lowlights Become a brilliant colorist by successfully achieving natural and fashion forward Red s. Infiniti Red shades along with bred, Intensives, Satin, Hotshotz and Colour Dynamics allow the colorist to get long lasting results with incredible shine.
RED Lab Workshop Theory on Reds Hands-on Workshop Full Day Color theory and Affinage Red Products Red Balancing/glazing Formulating for Reds The importance of consultations Learn lifting process working with reds Red Maintenance products A full day work shop covering reds in all color categories will be shown and explained( Infiniti, Satin, bred, Color Dynamics, HotShotz) Stylists will have the opportunity to use bred highlighting system alone and in conjunction with Infiniti Red shades. How to overcome fade problems and use of Quick Pig. Work on hair swatches only. RHYTHM & HARMONY Model Demo 2 hours Overview of terminology with Hair Dressing How to properly prep for your style The importance of consultations. Full explanation of Rhythm & Harmony system When and How to use the vast tools available Over view of Affinage Styling line What products to use and when This is a defined approach to Hairdressing that gives structure to the art of styling and up-do s. This system will give stylists the ability to create the most difficult styles with ease, and confidence every single time. This system is designed to create styles with accuracy, speed and consistency. In addition, this system will allow you to create great styles in less time. It will enable stylists to book more clients, and increase income. Shape & MOVEMENT Product Presentation Model Demo Overview of Sculpting, Perming, & Chemical Texture products 2.5 hours Which product to use and when The importance of consultations The different techniques for each product Technology behind our chemical texture products. Proper application, processing, and after care Great Add-on service options Learn how to change the shape of the hair both permanently and semi-permanently. An explanation of sculpting and perming products in the Affinage range. A demo of FORM3D and an introduction to the benefits of Kitoko Protein Additive.