2015 summit brochure

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The Nation's Premiere Haircoloring Educational Event

Energizing Summit

Presented by the American Board of Certified HaircoloristsJune 28-29, 2015 LAX Marriott Hotel

22015 Energizing SummitJune 28 & 29


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President’s Message

Andre Nizetich Aura Mae Paul MorrisonKris McGinnisTamara Dahill

Board of Directors

Why are some haircolorists more successful than others? Why do some haircolorists breeze through the day unaffected by the challenges they face? There can only be one answer, EDUCATION. But where can you find haircolor education is a question we are faced with everyday.

Manufacturers are responsible for almost all of the education today. Which can be great but it also can be limiting to the haircolorist. This is why I created a one of a kind seminar produced completely by haircolorists. There are few educators who teach generic education and we are privileged to have the very best participating in our event.

We offer small classes so you have a chance to ask questions and interact with the educators. There are a variety of haircolor subjects to choose from so you can really focus on the areas you need help in most. You also have the opportunity to participate in hands on classes. We even have business classes that are focused on the haircolorist and how to succeed.

So the answer to where you can find haircolor education is here, at the Energizing Summit and working towards becoming a American Board Certified Haircolorist. We look forward to your participation and encourage you to work towards being the best you that you can be. Become Board Certified!


Hotel Information

The Marriott Hotel is located five minutes from the Los Angeles Airport, with free shuttle service available to and from the airport. The hotel is located within thirty minutes of several points of interest.

A block of rooms has been set aside for this function. To take advantage of the special price of $129.00 per night, single or double, you must make your reservations before June 11, 2015. Make certain the hotel knows you are with the Energizing Summit. For those wishing to arrive early or stay later, the same rates are available for three days prior and three days after the function. If you are driving in, parking is available adjacent to the hotel for $12.00 per day or valet parking for $18.00 per day, with Summit validation.

To make room reservations call (800) 228-9290Terms and conditions

The ABCH Energizing Summit is the production of the American Board of Certified Haircolorists, a non profit corporation. All proceeds from the Energizing Summit will be used to fund the administration of the ABCH. The price is $250.00 for American Board Certified Haircolorists and $300.00 for non Board Certified Haircolorists. Register online at www.haircolorist.com. Refunds will be given if canceled by June 8, 2015. An administration fee of $50.00 will be deducted from the registration fee if canceled.


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General Information

2014 Energizing Summit Pricing

Regular Admission- $300ABCH Member Admission- $250

Admission pays for 2 days of education. There are a select number of hands-on classes that require an additional surcharge ranging from $15-$45.

Registration opens February 1, 2015.

Selecting Your Classes

Seating is limited for each class. The earlier you register the greater chance you have securing the classes of your choice. Read the class descriptions carefully to determine the classes you want to attend. You may attend only one class in each session. Three hour classes will require two class periods. Registration is available online at www.haircolorist.com. The website includes detailed outlines for each class.

Important Notice

When selecting your classes on the website, check the classes carefully on the summary page prior to paying for your registration fee. Once this fee is paid you cannot change classes. You will be required to call the office and you will incur a $20.00 charge.


Join us for our 15th Anniversary Cocktail Party!

Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 P.M.The first drink is on us!

Pick up your drink ticket at registration.


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General Assembly8:00 A.M. Sunday

Andre NizetichKeynote Speaker

What is the secret to success? Is there really a secret? Over the past 20 years Dennis Gebhart has had the opportunity to work with many mentors. They taught him that success in business is mirrored by success in relationships and success in life. They are one and the same and you cannot have one without the other. There is no real secret to success, but rather guide points for our mindset, attitude, perceptions, disciplines, habits, behaviors and value to others. He is honored to share what he has learned from these great mentors and is convinced that by using this information to measure his own behaviors in his personal life as well as his business it has effectively created the success he enjoys today. His desire is that you will find it beneficial as well.

Dennis GebhartMaster of Ceremony

The Challenges We FaceHow are we as an industry influenced by social media and print ads? I read an article recently which the headline stated “Retailing the Lifeblood of the Beauty Industry.” I thought what has happened to our industry when retailing, not service, becomes a priority. Retailing is a priority for retailers not for salons and haircolorists. Retailing should not overtake service as the priority. We must remain true to our cause, service!

Join us for our 15th Anniversary Cocktail Party!

Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 P.M.The first drink is on us!

Pick up your drink ticket at registration.

Haircolor Forum for Everyone

Led by Tony FanelliSunday 4:00pm

The Haircolorists forum has proven to be one of the most popular features at the Energizing Summit. Tony will lead a discussion of distinguished haircolorists, scientists and others who are closely related to the haircoloring industry in an open forum. There will be some “hot topics” discussed and valuable advice given. This is a one of a kind gathering and there is no one better than Tony Fanelli to lead it. The Forum will take place on Sunday at 4:00 PM and will continue for two and a half hours. Come and express your views.


How to compete and beat the blow dry bars in your market.If the blow dry bars in your market don’t see you as an expert in finishing and you’re losing income to the so called “experts” join Robert in this special luncheon presentation. Over the past 3 years, Robert Reed of ERGO Research has developed and presented the “Art of the Blow Dry™” experience in leading salons throughout the U.S. and Canada, and increased profits. Every colorist knows that being able to deliver a “great finish” can compliment and protect their work. Robert has inspired salons to earn back their finishing reputation and increase profit by understanding and developing strategies to successfully compete in this popular service category. Join him for lunch and hear some of the ways to re-position your business as a place of “finishing excellence.”

Monday 12:30-2:00 Robert Reed

Bush has gone from being a successful owner of seven salons in the United Kingdom and the United States to becoming Managing Director of Education for Vidal Sassoon’s first North American Academy in 1973, where he found his real love was teaching. Bush is respected in the industry as a diversely talented Master Hairstylist, renowned educator, dynamic motivational speaker and prestigious beauty product innovator. His achievements include a diversity of many creative, artistic and entrepreneurial passions. His success in the professional beauty business has made him a celebrity in the salon industry and given him a life of shameless joy! His life long passion has become reality with the launch of Method Alliance, where he and his team provide valuable hair artistry education without promoting any brands.

Sunday 12:30-2:00 Alan Benfield Bush

Enjoy Lunch with Two Industry Icons

Enjoy a seated lunch buffet while watching a lecture by a notable industry icon. These classes are optional and require a fee of

$35.00. The fee includes tax and tip.

Purchase tickets during Online Registration. Seating is limited.


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Enjoy Lunch with Two Industry Icons How you can manage and take advantage

With communities including prospective students (Beauty School Advisor), students (First Chair), stylists (Modern Salon) and salon owners (Salon To-day), Modern Salon Media is unique in addressing each stage in the salon professional’s lifecycle, allowing us to experience the industry from both a big picture and personal perspective. Steve will discuss current trends impacting the beauty industry -- and both the risks and opportunities they present to you as a stylist.As publisher of Modern Salon Media, Steve is involved in all the brand’s activities including the beauty industry’s most respected and widely circu-lated publications and most valuable online media (ModernSalon.com was recently featured — along with Forbes, Architectural Record and Financial Times among others — as one of 10 Great Business to Business websites by Crain’s BtoB Media Business). Steve started his career in fashion and spent time in the global electronics and packaging industries before joining Modern Salon Media. In 2011, Steve was included in the Folio 40, honoring the most distinguished magazine and media professionals.

Beauty Industry Trends

Steve Reiss, PublisherModern Salon Media

Monday: 8:15am

Intro to Balayage & Ombre

The first time a celebrity became fascinated with her new Balayage and Ombre haircolor it became the new craze. Balayage means to sweep in french. The color technique is achieved by sweeping bleach

onto the hair. When you witness it being executed it looks simple. Make no mistake, it requires skill and talent to make it look sensational. The Ombre is very much the same technique. You will do Ba-layage on one side of the mannequin and Ombre on the other. Both techniques in one exciting 3 hour class. Led by Monica Byrne and her team of haircolorists, you will love this class. This class has a $25.00 surcharge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Monica ByrneABCH

Sunday: 9:30am Monday: 9:30amHands-On $25 Surcharge


Long Hair Color TrendsLearn creative techniques that allow even your most low main-tenance color clients to look fabulous for months! Long haired guests may not come in as often as short, but they are LOYAL and they REFER their long hair friends. So whether you want to achieve a head full of healthy looking highlights, soft sexy “sombre” looks or tiny sparkles of interest woven thru their curls, this is the class for you! Andrea will discuss and demon-strate several different coloring techniques especially designed with long haired clients in mind. Don’t be afraid to tackle long hair ever again. Embrace it and unleash your creative talents!

Andrea ShumateABCH

Sunday: 11:00am Monday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture

In this class we will cover the en-tire salon process from the proper consultation, formulating, to re-creating the desired red haircolor six weeks later. We will determine the correct reds for the right per-son, in salon situations such as the dreaded “hot roots”, grey cover-age and refreshing the ends. We will look at how to customize each red haircolor, to allow for the most success, and lending a hand in building your business.

Caitlin Maddan

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pm Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture

Creating and Maintaining Beautiful Reds

Color Placement for Texture & ImpactBeing aware of your choices of placement is a must for optimum results in haircolor design. In this class we will explore the visual rhythms of highlighting and how best to utilize them in todays market. Haircolor fashion has many possibilities and facets and this class will help you fine tune your eye and enable you to get the results your looking for in a variety of approaches. Foiling techniques, Balayage and combinations of the two are covered as well as tips and tricks to keep you ahead of possible missteps. This class has a $15.00 surcharge for the mainte-nance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Sunday: 9:30am Monday: 2:00pmHands-On $15 Surcharge

Adrienne Rogers


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Learn some new exciting techniques for placing foils in the hair. If you are bored with the same routine this class will get you out of your rut. This hands-on class will give you new inspiration for creative looks. Four different techniques will be demonstrated then you will do the same four foil placements on your mannequin. Some of the techniques shown are avant garde other are soft and subtle. There is something for everyone in this class. This class has a $15.00 sur-charge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Sunday: 2:00pmMonday: 9:30amHands-On $15 Surcharge

Michael PageABCH

Mastering undertones is having the ability to pre-dict what the outcome of the color will be, based on the natural haircolor. This class will teach you how you can confidently use the Natural Hair-color Categories to predict the outcome of a hair-color. The haircolor in the tube or bottle is a con-stant. The only thing that changes are undertones, and they are based on your client’s parentage and the colors the hair has gone through while grow-ing up. You will learn to use the client consulta-tion swatch chart and you will come away from this class with the ability to better anticipate the final color result. This is a class for the newer haircolorist and anyone seeking to become an American Board Certified Haircolorist.

Courtney von BergABCH

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pm Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

This class will teach you everything you need to know about coloring for face shape, eye color and learning how to read skin tone. In her class “Coloring According to Face Shape”, Mags will explain what to do to get perfect haircolor every time. Mags will provide you with tools you need to shape your clients face with haircolor to make the ideal Oval! If you have never seen Mags in action, you are in for a treat. You’ll love her class. This class has a $45.00 surcharge for the mannequin. At the conclusion of the class you may take the mannequin with you. You will be using the color line Compagnia Del Colore of which Mags is the International Brand Ambassador for.

Mags Kavanaugh


Haircolor to Enhance Face Shapes

Mastering Undertones

Advanced Foil Techniques


This hands-on class will give you the step by step knowledge of how to design a haircolor and haircut to work together in Synergy. Franco Marino, ABCH, will teach you a full hair cut and color technique during this three hour class. Franco is continuously recognized for breaking new frontiers in our industry. As the founder and master educator at the Westchester Hair Academy in Chappaqua NY, Franco teaches the ability to visualize and put into action how your finished look will be effected and enhanced by the color placement and the cut that goes with that color. At the end of this class you will walk away with a clearer and more complete understanding of how the mechanics of haircutting and

the creativity of haircolor placement can take your work to a higher level. The three hours will be over so fast and you will leave wanting more. There is a $45.00 sur-charge for the man-nequin in this class. YOU WILL BE RE-QUIRED TO BRING A PAIR OF SHEARS FOR THIS CLASS. All other haircolor-ing equipment and product will be fur-nished.Franco Marino

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The Marriage of Color and Cut

Hands-On Plastic Wrap Technique

If you ever wondered what it’s like coloring hair using plastic then this hands-on class is for you. This technique called Natural Reflections has been in the industry for over 30 years and has never been promoted by the manufacturer, therefore this could be the first time you see this technique. Natural Reflections will change the way you see haircolor because you can see the color process through the plastic and have complete control therefore no toners are used. Claudio will take you through the rules of natural haircolor that he has been applying for 36 years and teaching at the colleges in Canada. He believes that haircolor is an art not a formula and this technique will help you create masterpieces. This class has a $15.00 surcharge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using mock bleach. and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Claudio Pascuzzo



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The Art of The Blow Dry™While just about anyone reading this has done thousands upon thousands of blow dries, what promise is held for you in this class?Blow drying is singly the most debilitating aspect of hairdressing, for many the most boring and for everyone, the last memory a guest has be-fore they leave your salon and how they finally rate their satisfaction. In this class, you will be inspired with our processes of developing a new vision and approach to your finish. Understanding the positive effect a proper blow dry can have on color treated hair will make a huge difference in client satisfaction, retention and referrals. The cuticle of the hair is al-ways abraded from haircolor and to a much greater degree from bleaching, especially if you use a natural bristle brush. Some may choose to continue blow drying hair to a greater damage but during the Energizing Summit, you can learn how to bring back the luster and increase your pride in your finishing with these new insights presented in the “Art of the Blow Dry.”

Cantrell Mitchell

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pm Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture Demonstration

Facebook and the Salon

Advanced Consultation Experience

Gordon Miller

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture Demonstration

Building your Professional Brand on Facebook.

Facebook is the world’s largest online marketing and brand building platform. One that provides owners and stylists with opportunities to better engage and build client relationships, drive more traffic, build referrals and sales. Also, most importantly, connect and engage with fellow professionals and related resources. In this fast paced, enlightening program, participants will learn:

• Why Facebook matters to salons and stylists alike• The right way to create your professional presence• The value of online role models and mentors• The best practices to inspire and guide your career• How to curate relevant content to engage your audience

Ame and Dennis share a blueprint and secret service that they have developed for an Advanced Consultation Experience (A.C.E.) that is easy to follow, organized and will guarantee results. This is an infor-mative, fun, learning environment. The haircolor is a success or fail-ure before you ever apply the color. Studies show that the #9 reason that guest returns to the salon is the haircut or color itself. The #1-8 reasons are all about how they were treated, the relationship that was built and how they left feeling about the experience. The A.C.E. has been an essential tool they utilize on a daily basis in their successful salon. Learn to give the perfect color consultation to explode sales and guest retention, live more confidently and organized as a salon professional and instantly gain referrals, great online reviews and make more money in your career. Rise to the level of consultation mastery that you seek today!

Dennis & Ame MetcalfeABCH



Discovering Your Purpose in BusinessWith Nina L. Kovner, Cheif Awesomeness Empowerer, Passion Squared.As the great Simon Sinek famously said... “People don’t buy what you do, they buy WHY you do it.” Discovering your WHY and your purpose in business is the foundation of developing your brand story, and brand stories are the foundation of awesome businesses. In this workshop, Nina L. Kovner will take you through...• WHY gaining clarity on around the purpose of your business and

learning to communicate your purpose matters.• WHAT discovering your purpose means for your marketing, com-

munications, education and culture.• HOW discovering the purpose for your business can help you begin

to build a powerful and authentic brand story that can build relation-ships and help generate referrals and revenue.

Be ready to open your heart, and mind, to discovering how to create your own kind of awesome.

Nina Kovner

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pmMonday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture

The Pathway to Haircolor MasteryTell me and I forgetTeach me and I rememberInvolve me and I learn

With this mantra Dennis Gebhart has dedicated over 3 decades of his industry career to helping Salon Professionals understand and master the art of Haircolor. His “Whole Brain Learning” style sets him apart from others. It starts with the foundation, then through conceptualizing, leading to technique and application choice and culminating with the finished results. He will lead you through the principles of haircolor design and placement. He invites you to join him and his team onto a journey into the world of Haircolor Mastery. It will be worth your time, guaranteed! Sunday: 11:00am

Monday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture Demonstration

Dennis Gebhart

Dimensional Foil PatternsPerfect your skills with customized foil patterns designed to create in-credible Dimensional Haircolor. You will explore how strategic place-ment of your formulas create color that is unique only to you. George’s presentation includes demonstration of three dimensional color tech-niques incorporating a combination of foil and balayage applications. George inspires his peers with his unique approach to the art of hair-color placement. His ability to share his process of creating beautiful, dimensional color with easily understood methods has made him an industry favorite. These salon ready, client wearable techniques will equip you with the skills and foundation to succeed in the Art of Hair-color.

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pmMonday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture Demonstration

George Alderete


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The Art of Color and Movement

Misael Aponte has thrilled audiences far and wide with his exciting and creative stage and classroom presentations. His keen eye for composing haircolors makes this class very special and Misael’s unique approach to advanced color placement makes dimensional haircolor more understandable. Using color to accentuate or defuse features of the face requires the eyes of an Artist, and he can teach you this! You will leave this class excited to go back to the salon to use his methods for coloring hair. Don’t miss Misael’s class!

Misael Aponte


The Secrets of a Haircolor Expert

This class will cover the most important aspects of coloring hair from a veteran of haircoloring. David Velasco is a haircolorists’ haircolorist. That is to say he speaks to you in a language you can understand. There are very few haircolorists who have the ability to write what they do. David has written a series of books on all aspects of haircoloring. He is truly a haircolor expert. You can take what he says and put it in the bank. This is a class you do not want to miss. This is a golden opportunity to hear a true haircolor icon. Come to this class with any question you have about haircolor and he will answer it for you in a clear, concise manner. You will leave this class knowing your time was well spent.

David Velasco

Sunday: 11:00am Monday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture

Books Authored By David Velasco


What’s really important when coloring hair?Ingredients, Formulation and Effect.Tom will explain why the better the ingredients, the healthier the hair.The better the formula, the longer lasting the color.How does the product really effect the hair?Learn more in one hour and a half class than ever before.Do Reds, Blondes, Brunettes and gray coverage better than ever be-fore!

Forget the Hype! Let’s Get Real

Tom Dispenza


High-Lift Color vs. BleachDo you know which coloring product to use based on texture, density, and color? Take the time to discover the differences between high-lift colors and lighteners (bleaches) with Stephen Adams. Which one will produce the best results for your clients? Explore your options and obtain an in depth understanding of the benefits of both and how to use them in the same services. In this class the student will review the chemistry and science behind these products and how lightning effects the hair structure. Comparing and breaking down the properties of these coloring tools will set you up for success when formulating for your clients when they are going lighter.


Stephen Adams

Color Re-DirectionSurf the rainbow and explore the relationship of tone, level, pigment and developer to achieve predictable results. Learn about shifting and manipulating the hair in order to redirect it to the results you want rather than de-constructing it to only reconstruct it. The fabric of hair is every-thing when it comes to our canvas and therefore we need to treat it with care and create with care. Start thinking about what you have to work with and make something wonderful from what you have and save the integrity of the hair for healthy shiny fabulous results. Let Eric show you how in this updated version, including new elements, of last years fantastic class!


Eric Charles Mokotoff


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Color Correction Made Easy

Dimensional Mastery

The Art of the Highlight Retouch

High energy, extreme creativity and bold haircoloring are words to describe this class. Doug Martucci gets behind the in-depth process of dimensional coloring, and what it means to you. How you can benefit from it and why you need to have it in your arsenal of haircolor techniques. This haircoloring system defies logic and conventional thinking. It is not only about technique, it is also formulating colors, col-ors and more colors Don’t miss this class! A $45.00 charge will be assessed for the mannequin which you may take with you at the conclusion of the class. All haircoloring equipment and product is furnished.

Doug MartucciABCH


Color Correction can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn the simple strategy to break it down every step of the way. In this class you will learn how to:

• Feel confident with an effective consultation• Create the perfect canvas• Get predictable results• Maintain the integrity of the hair• Learn trending color application techniques

Take the fear and harm out of Color Correction and learn how to guar-antee your corrective color service.This class has a $15.00 surcharge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.


Nicole EmilianiABCH

This class covers everything you need to know to do a successful Highlight Retouch. High-lighting virgin hair is easy, you select the hair to be lightened, saturate it with lightener and process it. In three months or sooner she will be back to have the Highlight retouched, now what? This is the challenge. As Evaluators for the ABCH Jay and Bridget are in a unique po-sition to know what to do. Retouching High-lights requires special skills, this class will take you to the next level. This class has a $15.00 surcharge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Jay MarshlickABCH

Sunday: 9:30pmMonday: 2:00pmHands-On $15 Surcharge

Bridget DavisABCH


ABCs of ABCH

The Importance of Mannequin Prep

Passing the ABCH Interactive Exam

In studying to take the ABCH examination, Mary Petillo was taken with how much easier her hair-color decisions became. In this class she will review the ABCH curriculum and what she per-ceives to be the parts of the curriculum that were most important to her and why. These are --- the haircolor categories, the gray card rule and the grading of porosity. Already a competent hair-colorist she found a renewed enthusiasm for her work. The ability to communicate with her cli-ents in a more intellectual manner was important to her, and as a result her business flourished. This class will be extremely helpful if you plan to take the ABCH examination.

Mary PetilloABCH

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

Jan Caruso has successfully guided many individu-als in passing the certification exam. With skill and patience, she coaxes and tutors candidates on what it takes to receive a high score. In this class, Jan will show you how the model answers are determined and how the score sheets work. You will explore how the various challenges should be handled and compare your decision with others in the class. You need to develop a sense of what the evaluators are looking for to pass this part of the examination. This is an intense and exciting class. If you are consider-ing taking the ABCH certification examination, this class is a must.

Jan CarusoABCH

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture Interactive

A Two Phase, Two day Class to include:Instruction of Preparation of Swatches and Mannequin PreparationThis class is designed to help the potential candidate achieve the goals expected to pass the mannequin prep portion of the ABCH Performance Exam. Toni will demonstrate step by step instructions of foil prepara-tion, the importance of the size of a slice, product workability, easy how-to-check progress of packets, workmanship and timing critical to achieving pale yellow stage while maintaining a correct grade of poros-ity. The importance of a good mannequin prep reassures the evaluator of the patience of the candidate. Toni will explain the grading process and criteria the evaluator follows for each candidates’ score. Hand outs will be given so the class can follow along.

Sunday: 9:30am Monday: 2:00pm Lecture ABCH Curriculum

Toni MondragonABCH


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How Color Reacts to Porosity

Sensational Swatches

Hands-On ABCH Performance Exam

This is a class that will explore all aspects of porosity and how it affects haircolor. Special emphasis will be placed on the American Board of Certified Haircolor-ists “porosity grading system.” This unique system of grading porosity will give you a thorough understand-ing of the construction of hair, how it becomes porous, the danger zone, how to recognize and prevent it. Learn the difference between perm porosity, relaxer porosity and color porosity. This is a fascinating class that will enlighten you on how to adjust your haircolor for the best result possible. There are many visuals provided that give the subject clarity. This class is good for those who want to become Board Certified or anyone looking to have a better vision of what porosity is.

Mary PetilloABCH

Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

This hands-on class will take you through three of the disciplines of the Performance Examination. After the demonstration, you will have the opportunity to perform the re-verse highlight, high low lighting and tone on tone. Gray reduction and bleach retouch will also be explained. All supplies will be furnished. A discounted $45.00 charge will be assessed for the specially designed man-nequin which you may take with you at the conclusion of class. Live bleach and color and all necessary tools will be furnished. Tamara Dahill

ABCHSunday: 2:00pmMonday: 9:30amHands-On $45 Surcharge

Phase Two, Day TwoHave you tried to make color swatches?! Do your swatches get wimpy after you shampoo out the color? Do you know the impor-tance of Stages of Lightening? Can you distinguish between gold and pale gold or yellow and pale yellow? Does it really take four hours to reach a pale yellow? These questions can be answered by attending this hands-on demonstration of Swatch Preparation for the ABCH Performance Exam. Toni will throw in a few “tips” of her own to help you achieve sensational swatches not just for the ABCH Performance Exam but for your own experiments with your own color! Step by Step hand outs will be included for the participant.

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 3:30pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

Toni MondragonABCH


The object of this class is to have you think-ing differently about how you place foils in the hair. A good part of what you do is prepara-tion. Foils, bleach, brushes and combs are all specialized tools used for foil work. Having different sizes of everything for each of the techniques you use will give you the ability to think more creatively about what you do. We fall into a pattern, all of us do things the same way day in and day out. This class is not only fun but it will teach you to be more productive with your foil work. “In Toronto we do things differently. We have a different outlook about how we color hair. Come to my class I think you will love it.”

Lisa McAuliffe


This hands-on class will take you through the step by step process of putting highlights in long hair. After the highlights you will add the ombre to the highlighted hair. This is a high ticket service that will set you apart from the crowd of haircolorists. You will start working from the beginning of the class and continue until the mannequin is finished. Don’t miss this class! This class has a $15.00 surcharge for the maintenance of the mannequin. You will be using a mock bleach and the mannequin will remain in the classroom at the end of the class.

Sunday: 2:00pmMonday: 2:00pmHands-On $15 Surcharge

Kimmy-Thuy NguyenABCH

Long Hair Highlights with Ombre

Fast Easy Foil Techniques

Rainbow Haircolor & Design For AllYou will learn how to unleash the rainbow! Vibrant crayola colors and soft pastels are great money makers and bring joy to the wearer. Just search Instagram or Pinterest and you see an endless array of outgoing haircolor pic’s that are now more widely accepted in a variety of social circles. In this class you will learn how to best approach the hair preparation, formula-tion, design layout and maintenance. Visual aids on display will be hair swatches in over 40 different color formulas. You will also learn 4 techniques for a variety of awesome appli-cation methods. Instruction is guided by Teresa Reagor, an American Board Certified Haircolorist, who has been creating customized colors for her salon clients since 1999. This is one class you will be sure to love. Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pm

Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture Demonstration

Teresa ReagorABCH


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Growing Your Haircolor ClienteleTo be successful, every professional haircolorist needs to do more than great hair. Growing and keeping a vibrant clientele is a must, and you can’t always count on your salon or others to grow it for you. This class includes strategies for marketing yourself, how to implement a winning referral program and a cost effective direct mail approach. Kate and Chris are going to revamp your method of tracking where your business comes from and how to leverage those numbers to reach your goals. This class will prepare you to take those big steps to market yourself outside of your salon. The Halls also cover getting the most out of walk-ins, improving your client’s in-salon experience and what it means to be a professional.

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture

Chris & Kate HallABCH

Having a Colorful LifeCan you imagine a life in black and white? Haircolor does indeed make our life more exciting. Learn from Palma how to market your skills as a haircolorist. Refining your skills through quality workmanship is a pri-ority. You must learn all of the options open to your clients to keep them excited and coming back. We are first and foremost problem solvers. Your clients will keep you on your toes and present you with challenges for you to solve. Palma is a bundle of energy wanting to share what she knows. By participating in hair competitions she has an edge on what is new and exciting. This is a class you don’t want to miss, Palma is great!


Palma Anshilevich

Ever wonder what formulas and techniques a celeb-rity haircolorist uses? Dwayne Ross will share with you his personal formulas and techniques he uses on his celebrity clients such as Jessica Simpson, Jes-sica Alba, Ashlee Simpson, Rod Stewart, Lara Flynn Boyle, Kathy Ireland and Nancy O’Dell to name a few. He works on television shows, award shows (Oscars, Emmy Awards) and editorial photo shoots. “Haircoloring is an art that should be grounded in science,” says Dwayne. His class will motivate and help you become more creative and successful as a haircolorist. Come and enjoy his class as he shares with you how he went from sleeping in his car to becoming one of Beverly Hills most successful hair-colorists.

Dwayne RossABCH


Celebrity Haircoloring


50 Shades of Gray HairIf you think gray hair is a simple black and white issue...think again. There are so many aspects of this one category we overlook. 40 percent of the color work done in salons today is covering gray. We haven’t even tapped into the knowledge, formulas and how many shades of gray there are to accurately and successfully achieve what we want to do. This class will change everything you think about gray hair. See for yourself some things done on gray hair that will squash the old school thought process we have carried for years. Lisa will amaze you by teaching things you thought couldn’t be done with gray hair. Go back to your salons with the knowledge to tackle this huge aspect of what you do everyday. Be sure not to miss her class!


Lisa KelleyABCH

Hazards of BleachThis is a photograph of an actual salon client whose scalp has been burned in a salon with manufacturers bleach. This behavior is be-ing repeated with some regularity in salons across the country. Dr. Tom Maricich has acted as an expert witness in many court cases that have taken place. He has a simple test you can use to determine if the bleach you are using is ca-pable of imparting third degree burns on the head. According to Dr. Maricich many of these burns may not be caused by just the chemicals, but are actu-ally caused by heat. A number of products heat up when the bleaching powder is mixed with hydrogen peroxide or water. He will take you through the list of conditions and ingredients that will cause this to

Sunday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture

Tom Maricich

Guarantee Color and Color Correction Trisha has been training master haircolorists, academy instructors and celebrity hairstylists for many years. In just one session she will teach you how wellness and technology will help you to achieve better haircolor results with any brand of haircolor. You will achieve better gray coverage, less fading and more vibrant long lasting reds and brighter blondes. She will teach you how to process your haircolors faster while preventing re-dos with guaranteed results.

Trisha Kemp Rice

Sunday: 9:30am 11:00pmMonday: 2:00pm 3:30pmLecture Interactive


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Framing the Face with HaircolorThe ability to understand lights and shad-ows and how this simple concept will lay the groundwork for successful haircoloring. This is just one of many concepts Roy will cover in his astounding classes. Becoming a top-notch haircolorist requires you know the colors you are working with and how they will affect the face shape when applied prop-erly. Haircolor is much more than mixing and applying a haircolor to your client, we are basically problem solvers, and the interaction with clients relies heavily on your communication skills. Roy is a master of conveying information to his audience. His classes are always fabulous. Don’t miss Roy Peters!Sunday: 11:00am

Monday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture

Roy Peters

Whether you call it bumping the base, break-ing the base or any other names that are cir-culating through the haircolor community, it is in need of clarification. Armed with swatches galore, Andi Makowski will clear up any misconceptions you may have about this highly useful skill. If it is performed in isolation or used in conjunction with another service, it is a service that is required as part of your haircolor arsenal. When taking this class you will leave with a full knowledge and formulations to execute “BUMPING THE BASE”. Don’t miss the opportunity to see and hear one of the very best at what she does. You’ll love her class!

Andi MakowskiABCH

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

Bumping the Base

This is more than a corrective haircolor class. During this three-hour class you will learn to deal with the worst of the worst haircolor disas-ters; everything from consultation to formulation. Where has the client been, where does she want to go and how are you going to get there? Above all, you must be able to learn how to deal with porosity, some-thing that is always present with corrective situations.This class is interactive where you have the opportunity to observe one of the most brilliant educators who still works behind the chair. This is so important in being able to relate to your everyday haircolor challenges. You will absolutely love this class. The three hours will fly by.Jessee Skittrall

ABCHSunday: 2:00pm Monday: 9:30amLecture

Correcting Haircolor Disasters


Killer Corrective Techniques is a class on how to implement various foiling methods. Most corrective haircolors must be applied with some type of dimensional application. It is all a matter of taking a careful assess-ment of the hair you are going to be work-ing on and giving the client some options. Some quick and easy techniques will be demonstrated and can offer a solution for those who have some difficulty with solv-ing corrective haircolor problems. Denise is a dynamo! You will love her class.

Denise FraserABCH


Monday: 2:00pmLecture

How do you recognize what really drives the bottom line and what you can do to maximize these triggers and unleash profits? A fascinating, fast-paced session that will greatly enhance your ability to read, analyze, and use financial statements to manage, drive, and stay on top of your company’s growth. • Understand the specialized language of finance- vital terms like

sales, revenue, costs, income, profits and more.• Get a firm grip on your company’s lifeblood- cash flow.• Quickly scan a financial report and pick out the numbers that mat-

ter. • Detect variances while there’s still time to take corrective action.• Appreciate key financial analysis ratios and tools.• Recognize when numbers look questionable.• Uncover hidden expenses.

Larry Kopsa

Financial ABC’s

Killer Corrective Techniques

Hands-On Speed FoilingThis team of dedicated haircolorists have refined the process of placing foils in the hair. Let them teach you how you can save time and make the most money by embracing this fabulous method of foiling hair. This class is for the beginner as well as the haircolorist who is seeking to refine their skills in dimen-sional haircoloring. This class sells out every year, so register early! A $45.00 charge will be assessed for the mannequin which you may take with you at the conclusion of the class. All haircoloring equipment and product is furnished.

Sunday: 9:30amMonday: 2:00pmHands-On $45 Surcharge

McGinnis TeamABCH


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By working with 100’s of salons and spas, Larry Kopsa CPA has found that many salon owners are overpaying on their taxes be-cause they don’t realize the deductions they are missing. In this program, Larry, will teach you the basics of taxes, what deduc-tions you may be missing, and how to keep more money in your pocket. Because of his knowledge of the industry and the tax laws he will show you easy legal steps that you can take home to keep more money in your pocket by understanding the moonshine.

Larry Kopsa

Keep Uncle Sam Out of Your Pocket!

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30amLecture

This class is all about bleach-es. Working with a variety of bleaches, each participant will put their bleach through its paces. Then the participants will compare results: which is faster, which is slower, which produces the most dust when mixing. It is also interesting to note the pH of each bleach and how much it changes the longer the bleach has been mixed. The price of each bleach is explored to see if the more expensive bleaches are worth the additional money. You will come away from this class with a world of knowledge about bleaches.

Craig Miller ABCH

Sunday: 2:00pmMonday: 9:30am 11:00amLecture Interactive

Knowing and Understanding Bleaches

Eliminate Formulating FrustrationsDo you have difficulty in communicating with your client the color she wants? Do you know the color the client wants but you have difficulty formulating to obtain the color? This class will teach you to never fear haircolor again. It is a matter of understanding what a color is capable of. Being able to predict the outcome of a color is a gift that keeps on giving. Haircolor only becomes complicated when you do not have a full understanding of how and where the color is deposited. Let Pamela eliminate your formulating frustrations!

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture ABCH Curriculum

Pamela PachecoABCH


Transitional Haircolor

In this lively class you will learn more about how haircolor works than you can imagine. You will learn how to successfully master going from light to dark to dark to light. You will fully understand the importance of replacing pigment and negating unwanted tones while performing these haircolor services. In today’s haircolor market change is often request-ed. For clients who change their haircolor frequently, sometimes to ex-treme levels, knowing fundamentals so you can successfully achieve their desired results is critical. There is much to be learned in this class by observing swatches that have been colored. Pamela brings years of experience and real salon scenarios.


Pamela WillABCH

Since the early 1990’s Aura Mae has been work-ing heavily with direct dyes. Her salon is known for incorporating crayon colors into looks that work for regular clients, not just kids and rock stars. She will show you how she does it and will also display test results of colors from different manufacturers so you can compare them side by side for color, shine and durability.

Aura Mae ABCH

Sunday: 11:00amMonday: 9:30am 2:00pmLecture Interactive

Working with Direct Dyes

Balance & Boundaries in Beauty

In this informative, interactive, engaging class, we will dis-cuss what balance is, how to determine what will work and what will not work for our clients and how to communicate productively. How to better exercise our Creative Vision and the application of it in working With our clients, Not Without them, to achieve extraordinary finished results. Technical pat-terns and techniques that I use in my salon, formulations and live model transformations.

Monday: 11:00am 3:30pmLecture

Lisa Koebbe BevanABCH


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In Loving Memory of Chase Wakeling

In loving memory of your passionate and dedicated service to the beauty industry. Your exemplary life will always be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of working with you and learning from you. The quality of your efforts stand as a lasting legacy to your wisdom and commitment.


# Educator Class Title Duration Page

1 Toni Mondragon The Importance of Mannequin Prep 1.5 HR 18

2 McGinnis Team Hands-On Speed Foiling 3 HR 24

3 Mags Kavanaugh Haircolor to Enhance Face Shapes 3 HR 11

4 Adrienne Rogers Color Placement for Texture & Impact 3 HR 10

5 Doug Martucci Dimensional Mastery 3 HR 17

6 Marshlick/Davis The Art of the Highlight Retouch 3 HR 17

7 Nina Kovner Discovering your purpose in Business 1.5 HR 14

8 The Metcalfes Advanced Consultation Experience 1.5 HR 13

9 Cantrell Mitchell The Art of The Blow Dry™ 1.5 HR 13

10 Teresa Reagor Rainbow Haircolor & Design For All 1.5 HR 20

11 Mary Petillo ABCs of ABCH 1.5 HR 18

12 Courtney von Berg Mastering Undertones 1.5 HR 11

13 Tom Maricich Hazards of Bleach 1.5 HR 22

14 Lisa McAuliffe Fast Easy Foil Techniques 1.5 HR 20

15 Denise Fraser Killer Corrective Techniques 1.5 HR 24

16 Eric Charles Mokotoff Color Re-Direction 1.5 HR 16

17 Trisha Kemp Rice Guarantee Color and Color Correction 1.5 HR 22

18 Caitlin Maddan Creating and Maintaining Beautiful Reds 1.5 HR 10

19 Monica Byrne Intro to Balayage & Ombre 3 HR 9

20 Dwayne Ross Celebrity Haircolor 1.5 HR 21

21 Tom Dispenza Forget the Hype! Let’s get Real! 1.5 HR 16

22 Misael Aponte The Art of Color and Movement 1.5 HR 15

23 George Alderete Dimensional Foil Patterns 1.5 HR 14

Sunday Schedule - 9:30 AM

Selecting Your ClassesSeating is limited for each class. The earlier you register the greater chance you have securing the classes of your choice. Read the class descriptions carefully to determine the classes you want to attend. You may attend only one class in each session. Three hour classes will require two class periods. Registration is available online at www.haircolorist.com. The website includes detailed outlines for each class.


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24 Toni Mondragon Sensational Swatches 1.5 HR 19

25 Gordon Miller Facebook and the Salon 1.5 HR 13

26 The Halls Growing Your Haircolor Clientele 1.5 HR 21

27 Palma Anshilevich Having a Colorful Life 1.5 HR 21

28 Jan Caruso Passing the ABCH Interactive Exam 1.5 HR 18

29 Andrea Shumate Long Hair Color Trends 1.5 HR 10

30 Andi Makowski Bumping the Base 1.5 HR 23

31 Lisa Kelley 50 Shades of Gray Hair 1.5 HR 22

32 Larry Kopsa Keep Uncle Sam Out of Your Pocket 1.5 HR 25

33 Pamela Pacheco Eliminate Formulating Frustrations 1.5 HR 25

34 Dennis Gebhart The Pathway to Haircolor Mastery 1.5 HR 14


36 Aura Mae Working with Direct Dyes 1.5 HR 26

37 Stephen Adams High-Lift Color vs. Bleach 1.5 HR 16

38 Pamela Will Transitional Haircolor 1.5 HR 26

39 David Velasco The Secrets of a Haircolor Expert 1.5 HR 15

40 Roy Peters Framing the Face with Haircolor 1.5 HR 23

Sunday Schedule - 11:00 AM

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41 Jessee Skittrall Correcting Haircolor Disasters 3 HR 23

42 Nicole Emiliani Color Correction Made Easy 3 HR 17

43 Michael Page Advanced Foil Techniques 3 HR 11

44 Claudio Pascuzzo Hands-On Plastic Wrap Technique 3 HR 12

45 Franco Marino The Marriage of Color and Cut 3 HR 12

46 Tamara Dahill Hands-On ABCH Performance Exam 3 HR 19

47 Nina Kovner Discovering your Purpose in Business 1.5 HR 14



50 Teresa Reagor Rainbow Haircolor & Design for All 1.5 HR 20

51 Mary Petillo ABCs of ABCH 1.5 HR 18


53 Tom Maricich Hazards of Bleach 1.5 HR 22




57 Craig Miller Knowing and Understanding Bleaches 1.5 HR 25


59 Kimmy-Thuy Nguyen Long Hair Highlights with Ombre 3 HR 20

60 Dwayne Ross Celebrity Haircoloring 1.5 HR 21

61 Tom Dispenza Forget the Hype! Let’s get Real! 1.5 HR 16



Haircolor Forum for Everyone

Sunday Schedule - 2:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00pm


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Haircolor Forum for Everyone IMPORTANT NOTICEWhen selecting your classes on the web site, check the class-es carefully on the summary page prior to paying your regis-tration fee. Once this fee is paid you cannot change classes. You will be required to call the office and you will incur a $20.00 charge.


64 Jessee Skittrall Correcting Haircolor Disasters 3 HR 23

65 Nicole Emiliani Color Correction Made Easy 3 HR 17

66 Michael Page Advanced Foil Techniques 3 HR 11

67 Claudio Pascuzzo Hands-On Plastic Wrap Technique 3 HR 12

68 Franco Marino The Marriage of Color and Cut 3 HR 12

69 Tamara Dahill Hands On ABCH Performance Exam 3 HR 19








77 Larry Kopsa Keep Uncle Sam Out of Your Pocket 1.5 HR 25

78 Pamela Pacheco Eliminate Formulating Frustration 1.5 HR 25




82 Monica Byrne Intro to Balayage & Ombre 3 HR 9





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90 Teresa Reagor Rainbow Haircolor & Design for All 1.5 HR 20

91 Mary Petillo How Color Reacts to Porosity 1.5 HR 19


93 Lisa Koebbe Bevan Balance & Boundaries in Beauty 1.5 HR 26



96 Eric Charles Mokotoff Color Re-Direction 1.5HR 16




100 Tom Dispenza Forget the Hype! Let’s Get Real! 1.5 HR 16



Monday Schedule - 11:00 AM

2015 American Board of Certified Haircolorists Examination Schedule

Chicago March 22Los Angeles July 12Boston August 23

Sarasota September 20Washington, DC October 18

Atlanta November 8


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103 Toni Mondragon The Importance of Mannequin Prep 1.5 HR 18

104 McGinnis Team Hands-On Speed Foiling 3 HR 24

105 Mags Kavanaugh Haircolor to Enhance Face Shapes 3 HR 11

106 Adrienne Rogers Color Placement for Texture & Impact 3 HR 10

107 Doug Martucci Dimensional Mastery 3 HR 17

108 Marshlick/Davis The Art of the Highlight Retouch 3 HR 17








116 Larry Kopsa Financial ABCs 1.5 HR 24

117 Pamela Pacheco Eliminate Formulating Frustration 1.5 HR 25




121 Kimmy-Thuy Nguyen Long Hair Highlights with Ombre 3 HR 20





Monday Schedule - 2:00 PM

A Message to theAmerican Board of Certified Haircolorists.New technology and techniques require us to continue to up-grade our skills. We, as Board Certified Haircolorists, are recognized as being among the most knowledgeable haircol-orists in America. It is highly recommended by your Board of Directors that you attend at least one Energizing Sum-mit every three years. Look over our class offerings for this year’s Summit and select classes you want to attend.

www.Haircolorist.com - Click on Energizing Summit.



126 Toni Mondragon Sensational Swatches 1.5 HR 19




130 Teresa Reagor Rainbow Haircolor & Design For All 1.5 HR 20

131 Mary Petillo How Color Reacts to Porosity 1.5 HR 19


133 Lisa Koebbe Bevan Balance & Boundaries in Beauty 1.5 HR 26







140 Tom Dispenza Forget the Hype! Let’s Get Real! 1.5 HR 16



Monday Schedule - 3:30 PM

DVD performance exam alone $39

Includes bonus DVD on taking the performance exam

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