French Cutting Masterclass ft. Candy Shaw

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Sunlights Professional | Atlanta

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French Cutting Masterclass ft. Candy Shaw
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3-Day Intensive Hands-On Learning Experience w. the NAHA 2025 Educator of the Year!
About this Event

French Cutting Masterclass w. Candy Shaw

Experience L’Art de la Coupe.
Learn from the best.
Elevate everything.

The French Cutting Masterclass is not just another class—
it is a career reset, a confidence builder, and a transformational investment in your future at the chair. If you’ve ever wanted to cut hair with precision, intention, freedom, and genuine French artistry, this is your moment.

Seats are limited. The impact is limitless.


Why This Class Matters

French Cutting works.
It’s faster, softer, more ergonomic, more customizable, and more profitable than traditional cutting. And this masterclass is the only place in the world to learn the method directly from its source.

Candy Shaw—2025 NAHA Educator of the Year and global authority on French Cutting—has trained thousands of stylists using this very curriculum. Here, you’ll work with real guests, receive real mentorship, and experience the system exactly as it was built, refined, and perfected.


Who This Class Is For

Stylists who want to:
• Raise prices with confidence
• Cut faster and with less fatigue
• Deliver softer, more wearable shapes
• Combine color and cutting seamlessly
• Strengthen precision and creative control
• Learn French Cutting from the foremost authority
• Elevate their artistry and transform their career


What’s Included

• Three full days of hands-on education
• Live model work (not just mannequins)
• Elevated shadowing experience with Candy Shaw
• Access to Jamison Shaw Hairdressers and the Sunlights Academy
• Lunch is included each day
• Exclusive Sunlights® swag
• Lifetime techniques you can apply immediately in the salon


The 2026 3-Day Format
Friday – Elevated Shadow Day at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

Begin your experience inside our iconic 50-chair Atlanta salon. Observe Candy Shaw and our French cutters working with real guests in real time. This immersive shadow day allows you to study consultations, sectioning, angle placement, transitions, and the rhythm and flow of true French technique.
Optional: attendees may book discounted hair services on Thursday or Friday! Call (404) 262-3777 to book and mention your participation in this class for exclusive discounts!


Saturday – Hands-On Immersion at SunQ (Sunlights Headquarters)

Saturday is a full day of learning at SunQ, home of Sunlights® education. You’ll refine sectioning, angle mapping, body mechanics, finger position, and French Cutting foundations. Work through a complete mannequin haircut, watch live model demos, and participate in our signature combing exercises that strengthen technique and confidence.


Sunday – Live Guests + Jam Session at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

Return to the salon to put everything into practice. The morning begins with live demos from our top French cutters. In the afternoon, you’ll execute two real looks:
• One live haircut model
• One live blowout model
Guided mentorship and real-time feedback ensure you leave with clarity, confidence, and elevated skill.


Investment & Payment Options

Your education. Your pace.
• Pay in full: $1,600
• Pay $800 now + $800 due the week leading up to class
• Four installments of $400 spread out over time

Education should elevate, not overwhelm—and we’re committed to making this opportunity accessible. Contact us for additional financing options.


Ready to Experience the Ultimate French Cutting Weekend?

This masterclass sells out every year for a reason.
If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your business, and reignite your passion at the chair, now is the time.

Reserve your spot today.
Experience L’Art de la Coupe.
Elevate everything.



Essentials to bring for your journey:


  • All of your hairdressing shears
  • Flat iron, curling iron
  • Clippers, trimmers
  • Spray water bottle
  • Cutting combs

We will be providing hair dryers, working products, and styling brushes.



Lodging:


Access exclusive discounted room rates at the official Sunlights® hotel!

Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead (newly renovated and walking distance to Jamison Shaw!)

3300 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

P: (404) 237-1234


Click HERE to access 2026 discounted room rates. Select "Corporate or Group Code" in the Special Rates dropdown. Enter Group Code: CR98077



All event tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday

Info: Shadow Day Experience at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers


🕑: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday

Info: Immersive Hands-On Experience at the Sunlights Academy


🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Sunday

Info: Student Live Model Work & Demos at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sunlights Professional, 2144 Hills Ave NW, Atlanta, United States

Tickets

USD 349.45 to USD 1861.28

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