ADVANCED CUTTING PROGRAM
ADVANCED CUTTING PROGRAM
Enrollment dates:
• September 13th, 2026 — December 15th, 2026
(Closed Thanksgiving weekend)
• January 3rd, 2027 — March 23rd, 2027
A highly disciplined program designed for professionals seeking a deeper level of precision, control, and technical authority.
This is a focused environment built on repetition, structure, and performance. The program develops the ability to see shape, understand material, and execute consistently at a high standard across all hair types and lengths.
This is not introductory education.
Participants are expected to arrive with existing training or salon experience and the capacity to operate within a fast-paced technical setting.
The objective is refinement — developing reliable systems that elevate confidence, efficiency, and long-term career value.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
36 Technical Cutting Sessions
12 weeks · Sunday – Tuesday
10:00 – 5:00 weekly
Week 1 — One length precision cutting and styling
Week 2 — Square structure cutting and styling
Week 3 — Round structure cutting and styling
Week 4 — Triangular structure cutting and styling
Week 5 — Creative application & styling refinement
Week 6 — Short hair discipline & grooming detail ( barbering )
Week 7 — Business seminar intensive -
Weeks 8–11 — Supervised salon clinic environment
Week 12 — Written and practical examination
The first phase focuses on mannequin work to rebuild visual discipline and strengthen technical control. The second phase transitions into live model work within a high-performance salon environment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Completion of a recognized hair program (Marca, Iconic, Community College, Glassbox Institute or equivalent)or minimum 2 years professional salon experience
All applicants are reviewed prior to acceptance
This program operates at pace. Participants unable to maintain the standard may be removed.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
• Technical workbook system
• Professional mannequin heads
• Ceremony career kit
• Student uniform
Instruction by the Glassbox Education Team & Peter Gosling.
Methodologies informed by Aveda, Sassoon, Menspire, and Toni & Guy technical frameworks
INVESTMENT
$10,000 CAD + HST
25% deposit required to secure placement
Bi-weekly payment structure available through program duration
20 positions available
POLICIES
Due to the structured nature of the curriculum, missed sessions are not included. Additional private instruction may be arranged at an additional fee
Deposits are non-refundable within 14 days of program commencement
Tools are not included. A recommended equipment list will be provided. Ceremony kits available if required
This is a professional development program intended for experienced practitioners only
To request program details or schedule a tour: peter@gbxedu.com
CURRICULUM
13 WEEKS
Get acquainted with your tools, learn how sculpture theory informs hair design, practice shampooing, learn about the importance of infection control, first aid and microbiology, practice forming and styling hair with the use of thermal tools, brushes, and combs, try your hand at perming and relaxing hair, get introduced to colour services, and start on precision short hair cutting.
This stage will introduce you to the fundamental techniques that underpin all the subsequent stages that follow:
· Glassbox history & philosophy
· Shampooing, blow drying and finishing with products
· Styling and setting techniques
· Head shape and bone structure assessment
· Client consultation technique
· Excellent client care
· Technical theory
· Personal appraisal
Note that after a period of understanding the dynamics of hair, the basic precision cutting skills are quickly introduced.
10 WEEKS
Practice your precision short hair cutting, clipping, trimming, detailing, fading, and texturizing techniques on real clients. Combine the use of rollers, pin curls, braiding, and various techniques to produce a more complex hair service. Learn how to manage professional relationships, goal setting, building a client base, salon operations and ownership, and how to use photo, video, and social media to attract clients.
This stage continues the learning process and introduces new cutting and colouring disciplines:
· Work sessions on all cutting, styling and barbering techniques
· Recap on blow drying and consultation lecture
· Continuation of technical theory
· Color formulas
· Color charts
· Continuation of styling and setting techniques
· Expanding your product knowledge
10 WEEKS
Learn how to perform wig services, various advanced curling techniques, hair extensions, advanced coloring, and freehand fading. Network with some of our 80+ salon and barbershop partners looking to hire new talent across the country and start thinking about your career after graduation.
This stage draws together many of the skills previously learned, using live models, to give you more confidence and a more complete understanding of the total role of a hair professional.
· A recap of all cutting techniques - women and men
· Advanced color and color correction techniques
· Cutting and coloring combination
· Customer care
· Professional salon etiquette
· Coloring and technical exam
· Mock cutting practical exam
10 WEEKS
In the longest phase of the program, gain more client practice, honing your skills and area of focus under the guidance of Glassbox educators with our best in the province 1:12 educator: student ratio.
Possibly the most challenging stage of the Beginners Diploma course which is designed to give you the time to perfect the skills and utilize the knowledge you have gathered to prepare you for working in a salon environment. Working on live models morning and afternoon you will hone in on your craft. ie:
· Working on your own and using your initiative
· Working within a time frame
· Disconnection lecture, an introduction to salon creative work
· Introduction to advanced layering and graduation
· Introduction to advanced finishing techniques
· Employment interview techniques
