Hair Colour Fundamentals
An 8-day hands-on intensive covering colour theory, lightening, balayage, and individual colour planning. Maximum 5 students.
Hair Colour Fundamentals is an 8-day (38-hour) hands-on intensive at Makiev International Hair Academy, a private hairdressing school in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is designed for complete beginners — no prior experience is needed. Groups of 5 students, taught by Sergii Makieiev. Price: $1,330 CAD; tools and materials are not included. A Certificate of Attendance is issued on completion. The next intake dates are announced on this page — enrol now to reserve a seat in the next group.
Duration
8 days · 38 hours
Level
No experience needed
Seats
Maximum 5 students.
Price
$1,330 CADTools and materials not included.
Dates for the next intake will be announced soon.
Color Theory Basics & the Color Wheel
The foundation of color — understanding the color wheel, primary, secondary and tertiary colors.
Hair Growth Principles & Pigment Management
How natural pigment affects coloring results. Managing the underlying pigment.
Shade Matching & Color Selection by Color Type
Individual shade selection based on client’s color type for harmonious results.
Lightening, Toning & Coloring
Core color processes — lightening, toning, permanent and semi-permanent coloring.
Balayage, Highlights, Air Touch & Black-to-Blonde
Modern coloring techniques for natural and creative effects.
Working with Different Hair Types & Structures
Coloring considerations for fine, thick, curly and damaged hair.
Pre-Color Preparation & Post-Color Care
Hair diagnostics, preparation procedures, aftercare for lasting results.
Client Consultation & Individual Color Selection
Professional consultation, expectation management, formulation and final result agreement.
Mannequin & Model Practice
Hands-on practice of all techniques on mannequins transitioning to real models.
What You’ll Learn
Understand color theory and use the color wheel for shade selection
Manage hair pigment and account for growth patterns
Select colors based on individual client color type
Perform lightening, toning and coloring
Apply modern techniques: balayage, highlights, air touch
Work with different hair types and structures
Prepare hair for coloring and provide proper aftercare
Conduct consultations and select individual colors
Certificate
Certificate of Attendance — Makiev International Hair Academy, Vancouver, BC. Issued upon completion to confirm your participation and demonstrated skills. Not equivalent to a PTIRU-approved credential.
Questions about this intensive
- Who is Hair Colour Fundamentals for?
- It is designed for complete beginners — no prior experience is needed. Each group has a maximum of 5 students, so every participant works hands-on under the instructor's supervision.
- How long is it, when does it start, and how much does it cost?
- 8 days (38 hours of training). The next intake dates are announced on this page — enrol now to reserve a seat in the next group. Price: $1,330 CAD; tools and materials are not included.
- What do I receive after completing Hair Colour Fundamentals?
- A Certificate of Attendance confirming your participation and the skills you demonstrated, plus the practical techniques of the Makiev Method™. The certificate is not a PTIRU-approved credential.
- Where does the training take place?
- In person, at the Makiev International Hair Academy studio in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Instruction is in English.
Important Notice
Makiev International Hair Academy offers stand-alone skill-building intensives and workshops for personal enrichment and technique development. These programs are not approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) and do not lead to a career training credential, diploma, or license to practice hairdressing in British Columbia.
A Certificate of Attendance is issued upon completion to confirm your participation and demonstrated skills. This certificate is not equivalent to a PTIRU-approved credential.
Refund Policy
- 14+ days before start: Full refund minus $50 CAD administrative fee
- 7–13 days before start: 50% refund
- Less than 7 days: No refund; one transfer to a future date permitted
Any intensive or workshop with fewer than 3 enrolled students may be cancelled. Full refund issued in this case.