Axcelr8 Academy : Foil Work. Foundational to Modern August 24-25

This class focuses on the essential fundamentals of foil placement and application. Learn how each placement—horizontal, vertical, or diagonal—affects the outcome of the color, and how sectioning, weaving, slicing, and body position all play a role in achieving consistent, predictable results.

From scalp-to-ends foil coverage to soft dimensional foundations, this hands-on course helps you develop the control and understanding to execute classic placements with confidence. The laws of placement never change — but when mastered, they can create endless modern looks.

Perfect for:

• New stylists building confidence
• Stylists seeking to strengthen their foil fundamentals

• Know Your Why (Lecture)
• • The science and logic behind placement, saturation, and sectioning
• Foil Placement Fundamentals
• • Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal foiling — how each affects the result
• Tool Handling & Body Mechanics
• • Proper grip, angle, and movement for consistency
• Sectioning for Dimension
• • Placement for density, depth, and blending
• Weaving vs. Slicing
• • How to execute each method
  • When and why to use one over the other
• Hands-On Practice (Demo + Application)
• • Work through three classic placements:
  • • Horizontal
    • Vertical
    • Diagonal

• Tail Combs
• 10 Sectioning Clips
• Favorite Color Tools (bowls, brushes, foils, etc.)
• Blow Dryer
• Styling Brush

This advanced hands-on class builds on foundational foil knowledge to explore today’s most in-demand blonding and dimensional color techniques. You’ll learn how to combine traditional foil placements with modern methods like teasing, air touch, combo weaves, and angle-driven sectioning.

Through visual analysis of inspiration photos, you’ll also learn how to break down a look, identify the placement and technique used, and communicate effectively with your guest to set realistic expectations. This class bridges technical expertise with creative problem-solving and client satisfaction.

Perfect for:

• Stylists ready to elevate their blonding and placement skills
• Anyone wanting to decode Instagram looks and deliver lived-in results

• Know Your Why – Continued
• • How technique, placement, and elevation affect modern results
• Refresher: Foundational Placements
• • Revisit horizontal, vertical, and diagonal foils
  • Learn how to modernize them through angles and combinations
• Weave, Slice, or Combo?
• • Mastering precision and intention in placement
• Teasing Techniques
• • When, why, and how to backcomb for blurred transitions
• Using Points A, B, and C
• • Mapping placement on the head for consistent patterning and coverage
• Intro to AirTouch
• • What it is, when to use it, and what makes it unique
• Consulting from Inspiration Photos
• • How to identify technique and placement in photos
  • Client language that sets expectations and builds trust
  • Crafting a roadmap from photo to execution

• Tail Combs
• 10 Sectioning Clips
• Favorite Color Tools (bowls, brushes, foils, balayage boards, etc.)
• Blow Dryer
• Styling Brush

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