What to Expect.

Instruction
The first 350 to 400 hours will be spent receiving step-by-step instruction that takes the student through each of the New Classic Cuts and the New Classic Colour Collection, and then advances from there. TONI and GUY Academy uses video, live instructor demonstrations, illustrations and textbook examples.

Practical Knowledge
TONI and GUY believes that students learn best when they are free to experiment and able to develop first-hand knowledge. To enhance this learning experience, students mix their own color in the dispensary instead of having an instructor do it for them. Using two professional colour lines, Goldwell and L'Oreal, TONI and GUY spares no expense to provide opportunities for hands-on, practical applications of color techniques.

Hands-On Experience
The exact amount of hours spent in classroom training is different for each student, depending on speed of learning, previous skills and more. The remaining approximate 1,200 hours will be spent working with clients on the academy clinic floor, attending advanced classes that are offered monthly, and preparing for state board licensure. The clientele that frequents our academies primarily requests cut and color. This provides the optimal opportunity for the students to develop the skills most needed in the field today, and to maximize familiarity with the latest trends. Our students will tell you that they are able to create a customer base that will follow them after graduation.

Licensure
While working on the floor, TONI and GUY Hairdressing Academy also prepares students to pass the necessary state board exams successfully. The skills required for these tests are somewhat different from the typical styles used by our salons. Working on practical tasks outlined on the state board sheets will ensure the exams can be passed with flying colors, with plenty of time to spare.

Networking & Industry Contacts
Being a part of the worldwide TONI and GUY superbrand, with its own lines of products, 21 hairdressing academies and the largest salon base in the world has its advantages. The top educators from the TONI and GUY salons in the Phoenix metropolitan area get very involved with the education at the academy. For example, their educators come to our sites and assist with consultations on our clinic floor and facilitate instruction within our advanced classes. In addition, there are numerous seminars and networking events held by local salons and big brand names like Goldwell and L'Oreal. Students can use these opportunities to see real world examples of the hottest trends in the market, as well as be exposed to local employers. Many students build relationships while at the academy that launch them into their new career quickly upon graduation.

In light of all this, is it any wonder that TONI and GUY Hairdressing Academies — Arizona averages among the top completion, licensure and placement rates in the industry?