Education Category
Manufacturer-led education that deepens tool expertise and cutting performance1–6.
Use these tracks to stay aligned with blade innovation, warranty standards, and advanced technique roadmaps offered by Hanzo, Mizutani, Sam Villa, Kasho, and allied brand teams.
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Featured brand academies
Flagship manufacturer education teams delivering on-location workshops, sharpening labs, and subscription classrooms.
Hattori Hanzo Education
Traveling education platform featuring Hanzo Artist team workshops on dry cutting, men's shear over comb, and tool maintenance across the U.S.
- Formats: in-person, virtual
- Tuition: Complimentary for hosting salons; public tickets typically $25-$150 per class depending on format.
- Enrollment: Rolling via online class search portal with weekly updates.
- Tool lab: Shear ergonomics and maintenance
Kasho Academy USA
Precision shear academy delivering certification tracks, blade engineering labs, and on-site sharpening alignment for stylists and barbers using Kasho tools.
- Formats: in-person, hybrid
- Tuition: Certification modules $395-$695; multi-day mastery camps $995-$1,495; sharpening accreditation add-on $250. Confirm per tour schedule.
- Enrollment: Quarterly certification cohorts plus rolling roadshow workshops; limited class sizes (12-18 attendees).
- Tool lab: Blade Engineering Immersive
Mizutani USA Education
Japanese-engineered shear education touring salons, academies, and trade shows with advanced dry cutting, razor blending, and on-site sharpening diagnostics.
- Formats: in-person, hybrid, virtual
- Tuition: Salon-hosted classes $40-$125 per attendee; intensive bootcamps $450-$750; sharpening labs bundled with ticket or membership. Confirm per event listing.
- Enrollment: Rolling tour schedule with quarterly calendar drops; VIP pre-sales for Mizutani owners.
- Tool lab: Blade Geometry Deep Dive
Paul Mitchell Schools
National franchise network delivering cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, nails, makeup, and instructor training with Paul Mitchell product integration and guest service clinics.
- Formats: in-person, hybrid
- Tuition: Tuition varies by campus; financial aid, scholarships, and military benefits promoted across the network.
- Enrollment: Rolling cohorts with multiple start dates per year; request campus calendars for exact openings.
- Tool lab: Paul Mitchell tool and product integration labs
Clinic formats & modules
ABC Cutting Intensive (5-Day)
Hours: 40
Skills: Rebuild ABC classic, creative, and men’s shapes with instructor-guided demos and hands-on drills.; Diagnose weight distribution challenges and adjust shear angle, elevation, and finger position accordingly.; Document daily technique reflections with photo logs to support salon implementation.
Tools: 5.5-inch precision shear, 6.0-inch scissor-over-comb shear
Creative Director Program — Advanced Editorial Lab
Hours: 80
Skills: Design original collections blending precision foundations with avant-garde texturizing and finishing.; Lead peer critiques, storyboard editorial shoots, and manage tool prep for on-set execution.; Collaborate with Wella color specialists to align cutting with color placement for collection launches.
Tools: 5.5-inch precision shear, 6.5-inch texturizing shear, Razor for creative detailing
Hanzo Dry Cutting Intensive
Hours: 4
Skills: Execute 3 dry cutting shapes leveraging Hanzo convex shears.; Identify blade geometries suited to texture and density changes.; Build ergonomic body positioning habits to reduce fatigue.
Tools: Hanzo HH6 Kime 6.0-inch convex shear, Hanzo HH314 Swivel shear for ergonomic rotation
Kasho Mastery Camp (Level 2)
Hours: 24
Skills: Design advanced collections blending precision, creative disconnection, and texturizing for editorial and salon contexts.; Lead peer critiques focusing on tool selection, ergonomics, and efficiency metrics.; Collaborate with Kasho engineering team to configure custom shear solutions.
Tools: Kasho Millennium shear set, Kasho Damascus texturizer
Kasho Precision Cutting Certification (Level 1)
Hours: 12
Skills: Execute precision bob, graduation, and men’s contour cuts using Kasho ABC methodology.; Perform daily tool maintenance checks, tension adjustments, and sanitation logs per Kasho standards.; Document client communication scripts to position premium shear services.
Tools: Kasho KDM 5.5 shear, Kasho KDM 30-tooth texturizer
Mizutani Dry Cutting Tour Workshop
Hours: 5
Skills: Execute modern dry cutting shapes emphasizing Mizutani shear ergonomics and balance.; Analyze blade geometry to select appropriate shear for density shifts and texture management.; Build a post-event implementation plan with pricing, maintenance, and client communication checkpoints.
Tools: Mizutani Schorem Master (6.0), Mizutani Fit Speedstar (6.5)
Enrollment guidance
Best-fit stylist profile
- 1-3 years behind the chair seeking advanced dry cutting or texture skills.
- Salon owners standardizing tool education for team training days.
- Educators evaluating manufacturer partnerships for academy alignment.
Booking cadence
- Monitor brand event portals monthly and subscribe to educator newsletters.
- Host salons secure 10-15 attendees to qualify for complimentary classes.
- Confirm CE credit eligibility with state board before registering.
Tool & warranty prep
- Document existing shear inventory and maintenance history.
- Prepare purchase orders or financing plans for on-site tool upgrades.
- Capture sharpening agreements and service guarantees from brand reps.
Cross-links & next steps
Upcoming additions: Mizutani USA pop-up tour map, Kasho sharpening accreditation matrix, Sam Villa LIVE subscription tiers, Hanzo CE partner list, Joewell/Jaguar training data.
Next Up
Gather manufacturer documentation (curriculum outlines, sharpening standards, CE approvals) and build calendar feeds for Hanzo, Mizutani, Kasho, Sam Villa, and Joewell workshops.
Sources
- Hanzo Education | Class Search — Hattori Hanzo Shears (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Mizutani USA Education & Workshops — Mizutani USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Mizutani USA Roadshow Schedule 2025 — Mizutani USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Sam Villa Education — LIVE & Digital — Sam Villa Professional (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Kasho Academy USA — Education Overview — Kasho Shears USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Kasho Education Tour & Certification Schedule 2025 — Kasho Shears USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)