
Colour Specialist
Investment: £3833
Duration: 15 Days
Level: Specialist
Who is the ideal student?
Senior colourists who wish to take their knowledge to a specialist level
Course Description:
Since its launch in 1998, the iconic L'Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Specialist course has consistently grown in prestige, establishing itself as the pinnacle of hair colour education. Driven by high demand, it imparts unparalleled expertise that sets industry benchmarks.
A monumental step awaits in 2026, as the Colour Specialist course will achieve global recognition, solidifying its status as the international standard for L'Oréal Professionnel Paris. Becoming a Colour Specialist is the ultimate aspiration for any colourist, empowering them to deliver consistently expert colour results and an unparalleled client experience.
The comprehensive curriculum spans 15 days at the L'Oréal Gateway Academy or regional hub: 12 intensive weekly training days, culminating in 3 days of rigorous examinations. Upon successful completion, you will be celebrated at the annual Colour Specialist Graduation. Furthermore, you will gain exclusive access to the complimentary Colour Specialist Connective programme, a vibrant Community offering insights into the latest colour innovations, tailored educational resources, opportunities for new product trials, and much more.
Please Note: To be eligible for the Colour Specialist course, you must have completed both Colour Keys 1 and Colour Keys 2 practical courses and passed the Colour Specialist Pre-Assessment E-Learning.
The 10 principles covered:
1. My Colour Specialist Journey: Best Practice & Health and Safety
2. Science of the Hair & Skin, Sensitivity, Porosity & Testing
3. Distribution of Pigment
4. Consultation & Communication
5. Social First
6. White Hair: Cover, Blend or Embrace
7. Specialist Lightening and Creative Toning
8. Specialist Colour Change: Lightening
9. Specialist Colour Change: Darkening
10. Balayage Specialist
Learning Style:
Pre-requisites:
Colour Keys 1 - Online + 1 Day Practical and Colour Keys 2 – Online + 2 Days Practical courses.
Total Texture - Identification of all hair textures E-Learning (recommended learning)
Colour Specialist Pre-Assessment E-Learning (which is opened up by Head Office following completion of Colour Keys 1 & 2 above)
Certification:
You will receive a certificate at the Colour Specialist Graduation Ceremony
What do I need to bring with me?
Styling brushes, plastic tail combs, plastic sectioning clips, hairdryer and any other preferred finishing tools
Taught By:
L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Education Consultant
*L’Oréal Professional Products Division will use your personal data to contact you about your Colour Specialist programme and to enrol you in related course curriculum. In the case of cancellation of your place on the Colour Specialist programme you will be removed from the course database. For more information on how we use your personal data, please see our privacy policy. L’Oréal Professional Products Division is part of L'Oréal (UK) Limited.
https://www.loreal.com/en/uki/pages/group/business-customer-privacy-policy-uki/