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| Core Discipline

Foundation Colour is a complete introduction to the world of colour. It covers the essential techniques every colourist needs — from colour theory and toning to highlights, bleaching, and balayage — building a solid technical base for everything that follows.

FOUNDATION COLOUR

THE GLOBAL
HAIR COLLECTIVE APPROACH

Colour is not just chemistry — it is decision making. Foundation Colour is built on understanding why each technique exists, how colour behaves on different hair types, and how to read a result and correct it. The goal is not just to apply colour, but to understand it.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The fundamentals of colour theory and how to apply them practically. How to assess and work with any starting point — virgin hair, natural base, previously coloured hair, multi-tonal results, and colour correction. The principles of highlighting and how to adapt them to different hair types and client needs. An introduction to bleaching and balayage — the techniques, the process, and the judgement required to use them safely and effectively.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

For those beginning their colour journey and wanting to build real technical confidence from the start. For hairdressers who feel their colour knowledge has gaps and want to fill them properly. For anyone who wants a structured, intelligent foundation before moving into more advanced colour work.

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LEARNING FORMAT

Available as look and learn sessions, masterclasses, seminars, bespoke salon education, and Global Hair Collective membership programmes. One-to-one education with selective Global Hair Collective educators is also available.

Sessions combine visual demonstration with hands-on workshop practice. All formats can be personalised to suit the individual, salon, or team.

From in-depth courses to exclusive content, the gLOBAL HAIR COLLECTIVE IS HERE to move with you-and move you forward.

One COLLECTIVE, endless possibilities

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