Propagation Education

A row of mannequin heads with pristine, multi-dimensional hair color displayed on a minimalist matte-white shelving unit, each head mounted on sleek chrome stands. The hair shows advanced techniques: seamless balayage, high-contrast foiling, and cool, reflective brunettes, all rendered with photographic realism and intricate strand detail. The shelving stands against a soft gray wall accented with faint, abstract line diagrams of hair sections. Soft studio lighting from above and slightly to the side casts refined highlights and gentle shadows, emphasizing texture and shine. Shot from a slightly elevated, wide-angle perspective with sharp focus throughout, the mood is quietly aspirational and academic, like a gallery of technical mastery for serious hair colorists.

Course Pricing

Transparent education investment for serious colorists, with flexible options for in-person, online, and hybrid learning.

Education

An overhead photographic view of a clean, organized colorist’s desk arranged like a study station: printed technical diagrams of hair sectioning, a sleek tablet displaying a color wheel, swatches of hair in varying tones clipped to a matte black board, and a neatly aligned row of labeled color tubes. A fine-tip marker and precision mixing brushes cross subtly in the corner, all set on a smooth, warm wood surface. Soft, overcast window light from one side creates calm, even illumination with delicate shadows that define each object. The composition uses rule-of-thirds balance, with thoughtful negative space, evoking a sophisticated, academic mood ideal for an online course or educational blog header.

Advanced color classes structured by level, so stylists build confidence from core formulation to editorial finishes.

A meticulously arranged workstation for advanced hair color formulation, featuring a sleek black salon trolley topped with pristine white ceramic mixing bowls filled with creamy, jewel-toned hair color. Stainless-steel color brushes rest neatly beside a digital scale and a lined, open notebook filled with sketched placement diagrams. The setup is positioned on a smooth concrete floor beside a tall window, with soft, diffused daylight creating gentle reflections on the tools. The background falls into a subtle blur of neutral-toned cabinetry and organized color bottles. Photographic realism at eye level with a shallow depth of field, conveying a sophisticated, studious atmosphere that feels like a professional color lab dedicated to serious education and precision.

Live workshops, on-demand modules, and Oakland studio intensives create a complete learning path for modern colorists.

Pricing

Foundations Pass

$285 per in-person intensive • $165 per live online class • $49 per on‑demand module. Flexible payment plans are available for working stylists, and salon teams save an additional 10% when enrolling three or more colorists together.

Explore plan

✓ Basics

✓ Blondes

✓ Vivids

✓ Corrections

Mastery Track

Bundle and save: Studio Foundations Series (3 online classes) $429, Dimensional Blonding Pathway (2 in‑person + 1 online) $695, Full Salon Education Pass $1,190 for 12 months of unlimited virtual education plus Oakland studio lab days.

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✓ Coaching

✓ Feedback

✓ Library

✓ Replays

Reviews

A row of mannequin heads with pristine, multi-dimensional hair color displayed on a minimalist matte-white shelving unit, each head mounted on sleek chrome stands. The hair shows advanced techniques: seamless balayage, high-contrast foiling, and cool, reflective brunettes, all rendered with photographic realism and intricate strand detail. The shelving stands against a soft gray wall accented with faint, abstract line diagrams of hair sections. Soft studio lighting from above and slightly to the side casts refined highlights and gentle shadows, emphasizing texture and shine. Shot from a slightly elevated, wide-angle perspective with sharp focus throughout, the mood is quietly aspirational and academic, like a gallery of technical mastery for serious hair colorists.

Aya Nakamura

Propagation Education completely changed my approach to blonding—clear theory, precise demos, and feedback that finally made advanced techniques feel achievable behind the chair.

An overhead photographic view of a clean, organized colorist’s desk arranged like a study station: printed technical diagrams of hair sectioning, a sleek tablet displaying a color wheel, swatches of hair in varying tones clipped to a matte black board, and a neatly aligned row of labeled color tubes. A fine-tip marker and precision mixing brushes cross subtly in the corner, all set on a smooth, warm wood surface. Soft, overcast window light from one side creates calm, even illumination with delicate shadows that define each object. The composition uses rule-of-thirds balance, with thoughtful negative space, evoking a sophisticated, academic mood ideal for an online course or educational blog header.

Mateo García

The online color correction course rivaled any in-person class I’ve taken; clients instantly noticed the difference in shine, tone, and grow-out.