Quick, easy printable tools to help you spark new ideas and see color in a whole new way. You can find them in the free resource section.

We also have a color assessment that'll help you see exactly where you're already solid and where there might be a few gaps, so you can hone in on what you actually need. 

You'll find the color assessment in the "Where Do I To Start?" section.

Who's this stage for:

Stylists who know something's missing in their basic understanding. Maybe you're new and drowning in conflicting information. Maybe you've been doing this for years but realize you never actually learned the basics, you just figured out workarounds. Either way, you want to finally understand the language of color so everything else makes sense.

The beginner friendly classes aren't about your years behind the chair. They're about getting your baseline solid so the rest of color education feels clear, doable, and NOT overwhelming.

If you're unsure whether this is your starting point, take the 2 minute color survey in the Where Do I Start section. It'll help guide you.

What you'll learn:

This stage teaches you the theory (the rules of how color actually works):

• Basic color wheel orientation
• Hue, chroma, level basics
• Understanding what color is and how we see it
• How to move color the 5 basic ways
• Intro to how pH and structure influence results
• Creating Neutral vs Natural
• How to identify color in 3D space
• Learning the fiber and how pH affects it
• How the hair bonds break

What gap this fills:

You can't build skills or use a process if you don't understand the basic theory. This stage gives you the language and baseline understanding you need so that when you move into color mixing, formulation, and chemistry, it actually makes sense instead of feeling overwhelming.

What to take at this stage:

Beginner's Bundle + free resources.

Next step after this level:

Training Your Eye With Color Mixing and/or The Foundations of Color Theory Course

Who this stage is for:

Stylists who understand the concepts but can't always apply them. You know what chroma means, but you can't SEE it in real hair. You know the color wheel exists, but you can't navigate it directionally. You know melanin lifts, but you can't predict what remaining pigment will be left.

This stage is for building the skills (the abilities to actually DO it) one topic at a time, at your own pace.

Perfect if you want solid progress but aren't ready for a full live class, or if you need to strengthen one specific skill area before moving deeper.

If you're unsure whether this is your best starting point, take the 2 minute color survey in the Where Do I Start section. It'll help guide you.

What you'll learn:

This stage develops skills (the abilities you need to execute):

(depending on the class you choose)

• How to train your eye to see real color mixing
• How natural melanin lives in the hair and why it lifts the way it does at each natural level
• How to read and decipher your hair color categories
• How color removers actually work and how to choose one without the overwhelm
• How to choose tones with purpose using hue, chroma, and background
• How to think through one part of the color process deeply so you gain confidence faster
• How different concepts connect to your real life formulation choices

What gap this fills:

You can't formulate with confidence if you don't have the skills to see what you're working with and predict what will happen. This stage fills the gap between understanding concepts intellectually and being able to apply them functionally. It lets you strengthen one specific skill at a time so you feel more confident, more capable, and more prepared when you eventually move into the complete formulation system.

What to take at this stage:

Pick the topic you want to focus on right now:

• Training Your Eye With Color Mixing
• Hair Color Categories
• Color Removers
• Natural Melanin
• Choosing Your Tone Bundle

Next step after this level:

Foundations of Color Theory or Chemistry of Color, depending on what you feel ready for and what your quiz results show.

Who this stage is for:

Stylists who are ready to finally understand the complete system. You're done collecting tips and formulas. You want to learn how color actually works so you can formulate with confidence no matter what color line you use or what situation you're in.

This stage is where you learn theory (the rules), build skills (the abilities), and organize it all into a process (a system for thinking through formulation).

If you're ready to stop hoping and start knowing, you're in the right place!

If you're unsure whether this is your starting point, take the 2 minute color survey in the Where Do I Start section. It'll guide you.

What you'll learn:

This stage teaches you the complete system (theory, skills, and the repeatable process):

• How color works in 3D space
• The laws and principles behind predictable color results
• How to identify hue, chroma, and level with accuracy
• How melanin breaks down and how remaining pigment is created in any natural level
• How to map color on the wheel using Directional Color Mapping™
• How lift and deposit work together
• How pH and structure influence every part of the process
• How to think through formulation instead of guessing
• How to connect what you see, what you mix, so you can choose the right tone and predict what'll happen when you apply

What gap this fills:

This is where it all comes together. Most education gives you pieces: formulas without understanding, tips without context, steps without skills. This stage gives you the complete foundation in theory + chemistry, walks you through building practical skills, and then organizes it all into a process you can actually use. It takes the mystery out of formulation and gives you confidence that sticks for a lifetime!

What to take at this stage:

• The Foundations of Color Theory
• The Chemistry of Color
• Formulating With Purpose (2 classes above are both pre requisites for this formulating class)

Next step after this level:

Move into the next class in your path and jump into the CWC Community where you'll get ongoing support as you learn to implement what you learn.

Who this stage is for:

Stylists who want support as they implement what they learned and want a space to practice with others who speak the same color language. This is a great fit if you want a place to ask questions, share your wins, get feedback, and stay connected to your growth after class. The community is here for anyone who wants to keep building their skills with guidance and encouragement.

Who has access?

This community is only for stylists who have taken a CWC live Zoom class and want a place to keep practicing, asking questions, and connecting as they grow.

What you'll experience:

• A supportive group of stylists who are learning the same concepts you are
• A space to ask questions as you practice
• Conversations that help you think through your formulas
• Prompts, visuals, activities and education videos that keep your skills sharp
• Guidance that reinforces what you learned in your class
• A place to share dye outs, ideas, and the skills you're building behind the chair
• Ongoing clarity as you apply Color Theory, Chemistry, and Directional Color Mapping™

What gap this fills:

The CWC Community fills the gap between learning and doing. It gives you a place to practice, process, and apply what you've learned so it turns into real confidence behind the chair. You don't have to figure it out alone or guess your way through it. The community helps you stay consistent and supported while you build your skills.

How to join:

Access to the CWC Community is included when you take a CWC live Zoom class. After class day, you'll be invited into the community space where you can connect, learn, and grow with others on the same path.