2-Day Cutting Course

By Sean Taaffe

When:
Sunday 19th & Monday 20th  of July

Duration:
2 Days
10am – 4.30pm

Location:
Sean Taaffe Hair And Beauty
Unit 10, The Courtyard, Lewis Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 H6KD

Cost:
Image Skillnet member price: 1 day – €210 / 2 days – €385
Mannequin heads included.

Who it’s for/requirements
This course is suitable for qualified stylists looking to improve and perfect their technique, or for graduate stylists as a finishing course. Participants should be cutting on the salon floor for a minimum of 1 year.

Course Overview

In this course, you will learn how to carry out a successful client consultation, analyse face shape, select the most suitable cutting techniques, and confidently execute your cutting plan to achieve exceptional results and ensure client satisfaction.

• • Theory of Round Graduation and Triangle Layer
  • Face shape Suitability
  • Hair type Suitability
  • Manipulation to suit various face shape hair types
  • Body Position of client
  • Body Position of stylist
  • Refining the shape
  • Understanding High / Low Graduation
  • Implications of Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal Sectioning
  • Pitfalls and Dangers of losing corners
  • Over direction
  • Elevation
  • Pitfalls and Dangers
  • Learning Technique
  • Execution of technique
  • Theory of Round Graduation and Triangle Layer
  • Adaptation of technique

Mannequin heads are included. A full kit is required, including:

• Scissors
• Cutting comb
• Sectioning clips
• Brushes (varied sizes)
• Pin tail comb
• Hairdryer
• Straightener
• Wand
• Water spray

About the Trainer

Sean Taaffe is the owner and founder of Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty, established in 1989 as a one-man operation in Killorglin. The business has since expanded to multiple locations across Killarney, Tralee and Killorglin, with a team of 60 professionals.

Education is a core part of the company’s approach, with ongoing investment in both in-salon training and external courses in Ireland and abroad. Each team member completes a minimum of three courses per year, with some undertaking up to ten, ensuring a consistently high standard of knowledge and skill. The team is also encouraged to enter competitions regularly as part of their commitment to continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

If you need help in booking on to this course, contact us at info@imageskillnet.ie or 071-9640438. Course must be fully paid for in advance of the start date.