MODE REFINEMENT
refining your everyday skills behind the chair
Hands-on mentorship for stylists who want confidence, consistency, and results they can repeat — every client, every day.
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Who This Is For
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Newer Stylists
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Build strong foundations without fear of messing up
Gain confidence through practice and repetition
Learn in a supportive, low-pressure environment
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Seasoned Stylists
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Refine technique while rediscovering creativity
Break patterns that feel stale or limiting
Experiment safely and sharpen skills with intention
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Mode Refinement meets you where you are ~ and gives you room to grow, explore, and evolve.
What Mode Refinement Is
This is not a demo or a class.
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Mode Refinement is hands-on, real-time mentorship focused on:
We take technique seriously​
Identifying what’s not working
We ask questions, try things, and adjust
Correcting technique at the root
We experiment without pressure
Building repeatable habits​
Simplifying your work behind the chair
Hair is art. And while precision matters, growth happens fastest in an environment that feels safe, collaborative, and fun.
Why Learn With Karen
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With 31 years in the hair industry and 17 years as a salon owner,
Karen brings real-world experience to every session — not theory.
She has trained extensively with:
Vidal Sassoon, Aveda, Jamison Shaw, Organic Colour Systems, L’Oréal, All Nutrient, Malibu Wellness and more
Karen has also mentored over six stylists who have gone on to open their own successful businesses, helping them refine technique, build confidence, and create sustainable careers behind the chair.
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Mode Refinement was created to bridge the gap between education and everyday salon work — focusing on real struggles, real habits, and real solutions.
How It Works
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1. Intake & Conversation
We talk through what you want to improve — and what you’re curious about exploring.
2. Hands-On Refinement & Play
One-on-one or small group coaching using mannequins (and approved models for advanced sessions). We refine technique, then experiment and adapt — without pressure.
3. Lock It In
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You leave with clear takeaways, personalized checklists, and ideas you’re excited to try behind the chair.
Optional video review helps deepen the learning.
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Ways to Work Together
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One-on-One Sessions
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Fully customized mentorship focused entirely on you.
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$150/hour (2-hour minimum)
Small Group Sessions (2–4 Stylists)​
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Hands-on refinement with peer observation and discussion. A collaborative environment where you learn by doing — and watching.
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2 stylists: $125 per person/hour
3 stylists: $100 per person/hour
4 stylists: $85 per person/hour
Monthly Membership
Ongoing mentorship for stylists who want consistent growth, accountability and creative momentum.​
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1–2 sessions per month
One-on-one or small group options
Optional video review
Personalized worksheets & checklists
Full membership details and pricing available upon application.
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What We Focus On​
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Haircutting fundamentals & precision
Styling
Event and wedding hair styles
Sectioning, tension, and body mechanics
Blonding and alternative or lived in color placement basics
Efficiency and timing
Consultation clarity and confidence
Creative problem-solving and experimentation
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Ready to Refine (and Play)?
If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, experiment freely, and grow in a supportive, artistic environment — Mode Refinement is for you.
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Apply now to work one-on-one, in a small group, or through monthly mentorship.
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