The Cut It Kinky Tight Curl Artisan Certification
The comprehensive, hands on training for tomorrows tight curl artisans
'Disruptive thinking' is thinking that is so different from the status quo that it completely changes the way a company, market, or industry behaves.
DISRUPT is a five day hair cutting & styling intensive redefining the future of natural hair and tight curl artistry by equipping stylists with the rigorous technical education and specialized business support they need to achieve mastery and profitability in the salon industry.
Days 1 & 2 - Deconstruct
Intuition is the ability to understand something immediately without the need for conscious reasoning. It is a deep feeling of knowing and a sense of certainty. Intuitive haircutting isn’t always accurate when it’s not accompanied by a deep foundation of fundamental technical cutting and practical application to diverse hair types.
In the first two days you will deconstruct everything you learned about haircutting. Instead of learning step by step “haircuts”, we will be learning the how, when, and why behind hair cutting for all hair. We get hands deep in The Cut it Kinky Decision Matrix, Congruence Cutting, and The Curl Rehab Process to master cutting and styling tight curls.
WHAT WE’LL BE DOING:
Breaking down any hair cut on straight, wavy, curly & tight curly hair using The Cut It Kinky Decision Matrix
Accurately evaluating all hair and develop a plan of action within 5 minutes of meeting your new client with The Essential Elements
Choosing and using products from any brand based on the condition of the clients hair and their desired styling finish for The Curl Rehab Process
Day 3 - Rebuild
On day 3 practice makes progress towards skill mastery when students dive into the live model sessions hands and minds first. We are building the kinesthetic muscle memory to execute styling & cuts on real life tight curls along with the cultural competence to execute empathetic and enlightening consultations to get to the bottom of what our clients really want.
Days 4 & 5: Refine
Days 4 & 5 are an immersive deep dive into your philosophy of hair, how you serve your clients, what goals you are wanting to achieve, and how Cut It Kinky can help you to do so.
What if a Certification meant playing and discovery in an intimate setting with the folks who created the thing? When we thought about what would a Cut It Kinky Certification look like, these words felt good and powerful.
DISRUPT is about more than testing to see if you have grasped what we teach, this session is to guide your artistry to its next level to continue to astound the clients that sit in your chair.
Our goal is to teach cutting in a way that it transcends a brand name or curl pattern so that it becomes a personal expression of artistry. We provide the framework within which to explore and investigate your own creativity, aesthetic, and reasons for creating.
Is certification for you?
Licensed cosmetologists and barbers who are committed to tight curl services being 50-75% of their business in 2024 and beyond.
Currently practicing tight curl artists wanting to master advanced dry curl cutting skills specific to 3-dimensional tight curls
Ceaseless desire to understand the social, cultural, and business aspects of serving the tight curl client
All The Details
DISRUPT Certification
Portland, OR May 18th - 20th, 2025 (alumni 3 day certification)
Peachtree City, GA (full 5 day certification)
March 24th - 28th, 2025 (sold out)
June 23rd - 27th, 2025
September 29th - October 3rd, 2025
Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm with 2 evening sessions
Investment:
$5500 five day certification
$3700 three day alumni only certification
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Class & Workshop Policies
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If a class or workshop does not meet the threshold of enrollment it will be cancelled no later than 30 days prior to the start date.
A full refund will be issued to the original form of payment within 72 hours of the cancellation announcement. You will receive the returned funds in accordance with your financial institutions timeframe.
Cut It Kinky is not responsible for additional monies paid towards non-refundable hotel, flights, rental cars, or other travel expenses.
In the case of illness classes/workshops/certifications will not be canceled, however a qualified alternative educator will be appointed to lead the sessions
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Your class or workshop registration is refundable within 48 hours of purchase.
No full or partial refunds will be issued after the 48 hour grace period.
After 48 hours you are eligible for one workshop enrollment transfer to another DISRUPT Certification taking place within 6 months..
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If we are unable to process your payment plan on the date due you will have a grace of 5 days to change your form of payment in our system.
If we are unable to charge at that 2nd time, your payment plan will be cancelled and full payment for the workshop will be due within 5 days.
If your workshp is less than 30 days from your last payment and that payment fails, your remaining balance is due immediately. An invoice will be sent. If we do not receive payment on the invoice within 48 hours you will forfeit monies paid and will not be able to attend the workshop.
Failure to remit payment for the payment plan as laid out here will forfeit any previously paid balance and you will not be allowed to attend the workshop.
Word of encouragement, there are real people behind this screen. If you encounter hardship please reach out by email to communicate. Our goal is not to be punitive, but fair to all parties.
Please reach out to info@cutitkinky.com if you need assistance.
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The Process, Product Culture: The Tight Tight Curl Manual is a great resource to reference to at any time. You can purchase and review prior to class/workshop attendance. However the manual is not mandatory or a prerequisite to any of our educational offerings. All classes/workshops provide a comprehensive learning experience.
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All 2025 Cut It Kinky Workshops will take place at Nourish Atelier 3035 State St. Peachtree City, GA 30269 unless otherwise noted.
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We understand that unfortunate circumstances happen. Please notify us by email at least 45 days prior to your workshop.
If you have contacted us 45 days or more prior to your workshop you will be invited to join us in another DISRUPT Certification taking place within 6 months of your initial certification session..
Only ONE session transfer will be granted. That transfer will only apply to another DISRUPT and not to any other class or workshop.
After 6 months you forfeit the investment
If you have contacted us within the 45 day window prior to the certification your ability to shift to another certification date will be dependent upon our ability to fill your seat.
We will take the necessary steps to try to fill the space but if we are unable to on such short notice you are responsible for attending the workshop you registered for,
Please note that we do not provide refunds outside of our 48 hour refund policy above.
We appreciate that other companies may be able to be more flexible. Unfortunately as a micro business operating without sponsorship, funding, or other investments, our existence relies solely on class/workshop enrollment.
What Are CIK Alumni Saying?
Givini V. - Owner of Curltured Studio Norcross, GA
“Being taught just facts and not having a particular product shoved down your throat is refreshing. I can definitely say this was one my favorite classes I've taken in my 10+ yr career.”
Pia Vivias - Santa Monica, CA
“Cut It Kinky has been worth every penny. And what I’m learning doesn’t just apply to tight and kinky curls either. It’s a new perspective on what I’ve been doing along with new info.”
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