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Education Without Limits

Every type of creativity is waiting for you here – from the contemporary color and style of Goldwell, to the street style craftsmanship of KMS and the chic, editorial styling of Oribe – no one has more creativity than Kao Salon Division, inspired by the best artists in the business.

We want to go the extra mile so that you can show your true mastery, live your creativity and push your limits in every way. As your trusted salon partner, we invite you to be proud, confident and leading edge.

Join our Goldwell Education Team and Guest Artists for some truly inspiring sessions and surround yourself with like-minded creatives. It is here that you can browse our Education offerings.

Come and join us, it is time to be inspired.

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A true hairstyle is not just the cut and shape; it’s the seamless integration of both. The Goldwell Master Stylist Program takes you step-by-step to the highest level of expertise.

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The first step towards becoming a true texture expert. Learn all the basics you need to know: products, services and techniques. Put the theory into practice.

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Take your expertise to a new level — become a Goldwell Master Colorist. This is a unique color education and certification program, internally standardized by Goldwell professionals.

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Trending Salon Services

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All Upcoming Courses
  • Foiling Mastery £210.00
    Foiling Mastery £210.00
    Multiple Dates
    Mon 30 Jun
    KAO Salon Academy
    30 Jun 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Make your salon the place to be for blondes. Learn the classic technique of foil highlighting and adaptable placements to achieve different color effects and add dimension.
  • Demi-Permanent Color Mastery £210.00
    Demi-Permanent Color Mastery £210.00
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 01 Jul
    01 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Learn all about the demi-permanent coloring with Colorance. Explore the various options of services. Become confident to offer solutions that meet real-world needs and expectations – ranging from shine enhancement to most exciting fashion colors and grey blending.
  • Contemporary Shapes £260.00
    Contemporary Shapes £260.00
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 01 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    01 Jul 2025, 10:00 BST – 02 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    For stylists with salon experience and completed Essential Shapes. Create contemporary and salon-friendly looks. Use disconnection to enhance and emphasize the created shapes. Discover styling variations for the shapes to expand your range of finish options.
  • Master Colorist Artist Certification
    Master Colorist Artist Certification
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 02 Jul
    02 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Each level of the Master Colorist accreditation is a key to success and acknowledgement of your ongoing growth and development. The one day certification will be performed on two models.
  • Permanent Color Mastery £210.00
    Permanent Color Mastery £210.00
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 02 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    02 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Now blondes, brunettes, redheads and grey clients get limitless color possibilities, 100% grey coverage and the ultimate durability and evenness of the Topchic and Nectaya ranges.
  • Master Colorist Specialist Certification
    Master Colorist Specialist Certification
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 03 Jul
    03 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 18:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Each level of the Master Colorist accreditation is a key to success and acknowledgement of your ongoing growth and development. The one day certification will be performed on two models.
  • Terry Kay - Face Your Fear
    Terry Kay - Face Your Fear
    Multiple Dates
    Mon 07 Jul
    07 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    This seminar is created for those stylists looking to perfect their commercial hair cutting and styling skills and face there fear of cutting hair from long to short.
  • Bespoke Balayage £250.00
    Bespoke Balayage £250.00
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 08 Jul
    08 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Optimise on your existing Balayage skills, enabling you to create unique results with new trending techniques and color formulations.
  • Master Colorist Technician Certification
    Master Colorist Technician Certification
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 09 Jul
    09 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Each level of the Master Colorist accreditation is a key to success and acknowledgement of your ongoing growth and development. The one day certification will be performed on two models plus a written assessment test.
  • Texture Technician £30.00
    Texture Technician £30.00
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 09 Jul
    09 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    • Learn about Permanent transformations • Understanding of the perm process and hair science • The Goldwell perm portfolio • Key perm techniques, services and tools • New skills and true texture expertise • Make your salon a place to be for texture • Inspiration for commercial and creative perming
  • Casey Coleman - Socially Acceptable
    Casey Coleman - Socially Acceptable
    14 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    A hands on course, creating and editing behind the chair content, so you can slay each and every client interaction and grow your business. From fun transitions, to capturing client consultations and reactions, this course is the sequel to our sold out class “socially awkward”
  • Lightening Mastery £210.00
    Lightening Mastery £210.00
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 15 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    15 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Get to know all about blonde, the cool ones and the warm ones. Understand the journey of a clear blonde and perfect your counteracting abilities.
  • Advanced Shapes £260.00
    Advanced Shapes £260.00
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 15 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    15 Jul 2025, 10:00 BST – 16 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    For stylists with salon experience, having completed Essential Shapes and Contemporary Shapes Create edgy and exciting looks. Use enhanced disconnection and understand the fundamental rules of advanced disconnection. Push the boundaries of creativity with a modern approach to advanced work.
  • Elumen Mastery £210.00
    Elumen Mastery £210.00
    Multiple Dates
    Wed 16 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    16 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Discover how to amaze your clients with dazzling shine, incredible durability and evenness of ammonia-free permanent color. ​ Increase your salon menu with premium Elumen and Elumen Play services for your most demanding salon clients.
  • Blowdry Brilliance £80.00
    Blowdry Brilliance £80.00
    Multiple Dates
    Thu 17 Jul
    17 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    This seminar focuses on how to achieve the perfect blow-dry for your clients and identifying correct product usage dependent on hair type, care and styling tips. Watch how to create the popular curly blow-dry and dressing out technique, as well as the classic blow-dry and pin set technique.
  • 2025- Goldwell Celebration of Color
    2025- Goldwell Celebration of Color
    Sun 27 Jul
    Exhibition, White City
    27 Jul 2025, 18:30 – 28 Jul 2025, 01:00
    Exhibition, White City, Ariel Way, London W12 7SL, UK
    Join us for The Celebration of Color on Sunday, July 27, 2025! This evening is dedicated to the mastery and magic of color, bringing together enthusiasts and industry leaders for an unforgettable experience. Dive into the latest color trends, explore cutting-edge techniques, and witness live demos
  • Balayage Ombre Fusion
    Balayage Ombre Fusion
    Multiple Dates
    Tue 29 Jul
    KAO Salon Academy
    29 Jul 2025, 10:00 BST – 30 Jul 2025, 17:00 BST
    KAO Salon Academy, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Learn how to lighten hair to a natural balayage and gain an understanding on section patterns and correct product usage.
  • Joseph I'Anson Glam It Up
    Joseph I'Anson Glam It Up
    Multiple Dates
    Mon 04 Aug
    04 Aug 2025, 10:00 – 17:00
    London, 130 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 5EU, UK
    Unlock your hair artistry at Joseph I’Anson’s Hair Up Masterclass - where you’ll not only transform your skill set but find your confidence in creating stung updos!
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