ACADEMY EVENTS


Training is the heart of milk_shake® PRO. We believe that training connects people, creates teams, increases strength and self-confidence, empowers skills and enhances natural talents. People in roles that suit their talents develop energy and passion by increasing performance, productivity and ultimately help you excel and grow your business with higher performance.
Training is the secret to success: the combination of professionalism, knowledge, competence, training methods, supporting teaching materials, self-learning kits and online education guarantee effective and fast results. We are committed to providing you with all the essential tools to make your business unique on the market and an educational platform with excellent content, from fundamentals to more in-depth sessions, as well as endless inspiration and valuable tips.
Gerard Caruso
Creative
Directorinstagram: @gerardcaruso
my specialty:
of Education
the marriage between cut and color fun fact:
I think can sing, and break out in song from time to time, the truth is NOT!
Jaclyn Lopes
instagram: @living_lock_life
my specialty:
hair styling, bridal, up-styling, braids fun fact:
I’m extremely persisten when I know what I want and will not stop at nothing to get it.
Sarah DeVore
instagram: @hairbysarahdevore my specialty: I specialize in coloring fun fact: before I went to beauty school I went to school to be a music teacher.
Dolly Hernandez
instagram:
my specialty: troubleshooting haircolor challenges fun fact: I can bake the best coquito cake.
Melissa Evans instagram: @getthelookmel
my specialty: haircolor,creating new techniques and balayage fun fact: besides singing, I raced cars on a dirt track to make extra money in college. instagram: @bouncehairstudio
my specialty: in salon:cutting out of salon: dressing hair for shoots fun fact: I love glitter or sparkle. I try to wear a bit of sparkle every day.
Sharon Keller instagram: @char_m15
my specialty: technical and corrective color fun fact:
I have an extensive collection of Grinch memorabilia
Sarah McGinnisCharlene Main instagram: @pincurlsgirl
my specialty: cutting and dimensional color placement to enhance a cut fun fact:
I studied to be an opera singer
26 Hanes Drive, Unit B, Wayne, NJ
Offering education since 2017, milk_shake® PRO Academy is a modern and functional environment that’s minimal and complete to hold training courses.
Designed and equipped for hands-on workshops, color labs, live model preps, look and learns, and more, The Academy is where fashion collections inspired by global research meets with informative, technical, stylistic and creative content.
At The Academy, our experienced team of milk_shake® PRO Artists & Educators provide attendees with invaluable, hands on experience, skills, and essential techniques for any training demand, to make the salon business unique within the market.
Located less than 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 30 minutes from Newark International Airport, The Academy is where clients find quality, professionalism and anything they may need to create their signature look!
Invest in training with us, we are waiting for you!
class description.
Experience the law and theory of Milk_Shake Pro’s Permanent color portfolio: Creative, 9 minutes, and our No Inhibition Multi-Color. Over 128 nuances of creativity allowing you to push your color to the limit. You will have the opportunity to understand key ingredients, share formulations and come away with a full understanding of which range to select for your desired results.
date duration class type
Monday, January 16th, 2023
4 hours
Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
class description.
$125.00 or 125 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Light Refreshments, Snacks
25
This workshop will feature milk_shake’s “Sensorial Garden” 2023 Trend Release. During these 2 days, you will experience color formulations and cutting techniques that have been created to convey a message while combining harmony, timeless shapes, and a mood to enhance personality and profound beauty. The colors have been designed to arouse emotion and satisfy the eyes and mind. The shapes are integrated into the color with techniques that leave maximum room for customization while emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual.
In the mind of the modern consumer, there is no one path to wellness. Mind, body and soul must be in harmony in order to exist in a state of ultimate well-being.
Much like the synergy between individual component of our natural ecosystem, a holistic view is necessary to achieve life balance. The sensory garden - the inspiration for this year’s treand - draws a parallel between these inner and outer worlds, placing the healing energy of nature at the very center of beauty and wellness
date duration class type
investment includes limited seating
Sunday & Monday, January 29-30th, 2023
2 days
Academy Event (2-day hands-on Workshop)
$695.00 or 695 Reward Points
2 Mannequins, Swag Bag, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch, Team Dinner
15
* Please contact us for discounted hotel rates.
class description.
During this workshop, we will help you to navigate and find solutions for all your color correction needs. You will have the opportunity to learn the formulations needed to repigment, decolorize, and achieve ultimate grey coverage, or simply lock in your hair color for longevity. Overcome these challenges behind the chair and obtain great results with confidence.
date duration class type
Monday, February 13th, 2023
7 hours Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
class description.
$200.00 or 200 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Light Refreshments, Snacks 15
Experience the law and theory of milk_shake PRO’s semi/demi permanent color portfolios: Smoothies, Direct, and our acidic color The Gloss. During this course, we will take you on a journey covering topics such as toning, color balancing, as well as grey blending. Walk away will a full understanding of which range to select for all your color service needs.
date duration class type
Monday, February 27th, 2023
4 hours
Academy Event
investment includes $125.00 or 125 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks
class description.
Explore the many options that milk_shake PRO 9 minutes permanent color has to offer. Touch up, grey coverage, and color balancing are just few of the topics we will discuss. During the hands-on portion of this workshop, we will guide you through formulations, applications, and challenges you may face behind the chair. Increase your salon revenue in just 9 minutes processing time.
date duration class type
Monday, March 6th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
class description.
investment includes limited seating
$175.00 or 175 Reward Points
Light refreshments, snack, lunch, swag bag
10
The empowerment of creating a tailor made look for your guest is what sets you apart from the rest. Natural elements, fundamental elementals, and instrumental elements are the 3 key factors behind milk_shake PRO’s philosophy. During this hands-on workshop, we will share the knowledge needed to push your creativity to the limit with several techniques and 2 different haircuts.
date duration class type
investment includes limited seating
Monday, March 20th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
$175.00 or 175 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light refreshments, snacks, lunch, swag bag
15
class description.
Enhance your skill set with fun, fast, and easy techniques from foilyage to balayage. We will focus on the ideal combination of the right lighteners, tools, and approach needed to overcome your challenges when it comes to providing any blonding service. Root shadow, face framing, and soft blending are a few of the topics that we will cover as well as the perfect toning options and formulations with milk_shake PRO’s The Gloss acidic color.
date duration class type
Monday, April 3rd, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event investment includes limited seating
$200.00 or 200 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch, Swag Bag
15
class description.
Experience the law and theory of milk_shake PRO’s semi/demi permanent color portfolios: Smoothies, Direct, and our acidic color The Gloss. During this course, we will take you on a journey covering topics such as toning, color balancing, as well as grey blending. Walk away will a full understanding of which range to select for all your color service needs.
date duration class type
Thursday, April 12th, 2023
3 hours
Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
$49.00 or 49 Reward Points
Wine & Cheese, Snacks, Swag bag 30
The strength and creativity of color are combined with conditioning and protective bases for perfect grey coverage and long-lasting, radiant color.
Braids are always trendy, and the more sophisticated versions look like real works of art.
There are many types of braid: crown braids, Afro braids, braids that move sinuously creating patterns around the head, and the very trendy fishtail braid, as well as the timeless French braid.
milk_shake® gives you everything you need to recreate the most creative braids and knots in your salon.
class description.
Seamlessly switch from one stunning style to another. Say “I DO” to these latest hair trends. A suitable workshop for anyone who is looking to enhance their skills when it comes to upstyling. We will share the foundation of a quick and easy approach on curling, pinning, and adding texture to create long lasting styles that won’t fall flat. As an added bonus, we will focus on guiding you to the right Lifestyling products to achieve the ultimate results.
date duration class type
Monday, May 8th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
class description.
$225.00 or 225 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch, Swag Bag
15
styling styling
Join us as we share the elements needed to create fun and exciting braids. You will gain insight and improve your confidence during the step by step hands-on portion. We will guide you on an inspirational journey through the world of braiding with 3 styles that will elevate your work. (Dutch, French, Fishtail to name a few..) Product choice from the Lifestyling line will be a key element during this workshop. Designed to be suitable for intermediate and advanced stylists.
date duration class type
investment includes limited seating
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
$225.00 or 225 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch, Swag Bag
15
class description.
This workshop will feature milk_shake’s “Sensorial Garden” 2023 Trend Release. During these 2 days, you will experience color formulations and cutting techniques that have been created to convey a message while combining harmony, timeless shapes, and a mood to enhance personality and profound beauty. The colors have been designed to arouse emotion and satisfy the eyes and mind. The shapes are integrated into the color with techniques that leave maximum room for customization while emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual.
date duration class type
investment includes limited seating
Sunday & Monday, June 4-5th, 2023
2 days
Academy Event (2-day hands-on Workshop)
$695.00 or 695 Reward Points
2 Mannequins, Swag Bag, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch, Team Dinner 15
class description. Enhancing your skill set to the next level is the key factor to this advanced workshop. During this hands-on portion, we will focus on the right lighteners, tools, and approach needed to overcome any challenges when it comes to creating a flawless balayage. A quick and effective technique in addition to guiding you with the perfect toning options will play a big part in this workshop.
date duration class type
Monday, June 19th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
color
$125.00 or 125 Reward Points Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch
15
class description.
Experience the law and theory of Milk_Shake Pro’s Permanent color portfolio: Creative, 9 minutes, and our No Inhibition Multi-Color. Over 128 nuances of creativity allowing you to push your color to the limit. You will have the opportunity to understand key ingredients, share formulations and come away with a full understanding of which range to select for your desired results.
date duration class type
Monday, July 10th, 2023
4 hours
Academy Event
class description.
investment includes limited seating
$125.00 or 125 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Light Refreshments, Snacks
25
The empowerment of creating a tailor made look for your guest is what sets you apart from the rest. Natural elements, fundamental elementals, and instrumental elements are the 3 key factors behind milk_shake PRO’s philosophy. During this hands-on workshop, we will share the knowledge needed to push your creativity to the limit with several techniques and 2 different haircuts.
date duration class type
Monday, July 24th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
$175.00 or 175 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light refreshments, snacks, lunch, swag bag
15
color class description.
Experience the law and theory of milk_shake PRO’s semi/demi permanent color portfolios: Smoothies, Direct, and our acidic color The Gloss. During this course, we will take you on a journey covering topics such as toning, color balancing, as well as grey blending. Walk away will a full understanding of which range to select for all your color service needs.
date duration class type
investment includes
limited seating
Monday, August 7th, 2023
4 hours Academy Event
$125.00 or 125 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks
25
Get grounded in the reality of in-salon color and learn how to address every client concern. Then broaden your skills with new creative techniques.
class description.
During this workshop, we will help you to navigate and find solutions for all your color correction needs. You will have the opportunity to learn the formulations needed to repigment, decolorize, and achieve ultimate grey coverage, or simply lock in your hair color for longevity. Overcome these challenges behind the chair and obtain great results with confidence.
date duration class type
Monday, September 11th, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
color
investment includes limited seating
$200.00 or 200 Reward Points
Try Me Color Kit, Light Refreshments, Snacks
15
class description.
Create a perfectly blended look that adds depth and vibrancy to existing color-treated hair. During this workshop, experience how to integrate shades of Creative Permanent Color to create a multidimensional, diffused look. Root smudge, shadowing and soft blending are a few topics will be covered. We will focus on the ideal combination of technique, tools, and approach needed to achieve a trendy, yet natural lived-in feel.
date duration class type
investment includes limited seating
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
7 hours
Academy Event
$125.00 or 125 Reward Points
Mannequin, Swag Bag, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch
15
color
class description.
The empowerment of creating a tailor made look for your guest is what sets you apart from the rest. Natural elements, fundamental elementals, and instrumental elements are the 3 key factors behind milk_shake PRO’s philosophy. During this hands-on workshop, we will share the knowledge needed to push your creativity to the limit with several techniques and 2 different haircuts.
date duration class type
Monday, October 2nd, 2023
7 hours Academy Event
investment includes limited seating
$175.00 or 175 Reward Points
Mannequin, Light refreshments, snacks, lunch, swag bag 15
class description.
The structure and balance of a cut is complemented by the placement of color. During this workshop we will share the vision of thinking ahead and why. Enjoy color placement and cutting techniques while understanding the marriage of both. We will address your concerns with a demo followed by an interactive afternoon with a hands-on portion.
date duration class type
Monday, November 13th, 2023
7 hours Academy Event investment includes limited seating
$225.00 or 225 Reward Points
Mannequin, Swag Bag, Light Refreshments, Snacks, Lunch
15
class description.
A suitable workshop for anyone who is looking to enhance their skills when it comes to upstyling. We will share the foundation of a quick and easy approach on curling, pinning, and adding texture to create long lasting styles that won’t fall flat. As a bonus, we will focus on guiding you to the right Lifestyling products to achieve the ultimate results.
date duration class type
Monday, December 4th, 2023
7 hours Academy Event investment includes limited seating
$225.00 or 225 Reward Points Try Me Color Kit, Mannequin, Light Refreshments, Snacks
15
styling
Approach your holiday, wedding, and special occasion guests with a new set of styling skills. A modern twist on classic styling that fit’s today’s busy salon schedule.
academy location:
26 Hanes Drive, Wayne, NJ
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