Week 1

Training Highlights: Curl Sets, Updos, Braids & Blowouts

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Mannequin styled with an intricate double-twist braid wrapped into a low updo.
Left side view showing the French braid feeding into the base of a ponytail.
Mannequin with a French braid on the right side, leading into a low ponytail at the nape.
Live model with brown hair sectioned and pinned in a curl set using a Marcel curling iron.
Left side view showing braid detail leading into a soft back bun.
Right side view of live model with a front braid leading into a bun in the back.
Mannequin with half the head curled and pinned using a Marcel curling iron.
Back view of a mannequin with half of the head curled and pinned using Marcel irons.
Back side of mannequin with a front braid leading into a bun in the back.
Back view of a bun updo and braid integration.
Mannequin with a side braid feeding into a low, wrapped bun updo.
Right side view of mannequin with a front braid leading into a bun in the back.
Mannequin head with golden blonde hair sectioned and pinned in a vintage curl set using a Marcel curling iron.
Mannequin with a smooth, polished chignon bun at the nape of the neck.
Modern version of a French twist updo with curls styled on top for volume and texture.
Front view of mannequin with hair fully set and pinned in curls.
Left side view of a mannequin with half of the head curled and pinned using Marcel irons.
Mannequin with a sleek, smooth bob styled using a roundbrush blowout technique.
Loose textured updo on curly-haired model with soft volume and natural definition.

Week 2

Training Highlights: Updos, Braiding, Classic Pedicures

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Mannequin with chin-length bob styled in textured beach waves.
Back view of bridal bun with structured volume and curl accents.
Right view of voluminous bridal bun with curled tendrils.
Left side of classic pink chignon with smooth styling.
Back view of a vibrant pink chignon bun on a live model.
Mannequin with side-parted hair styled down in loose curls.
Mannequin with long blonde hair styled in soft, beachy waves.
Left view of smooth knot bun on live model.
Back view of a modern low knot bun on a live model.
Mannequin styled with symmetrical Dutch braids into pigtails.
Left view of curled bun and twist on short bob haircut.
Right-side view of bob-length French twist style with tendrils framing the face
Back view of modern French twist with curled bun detail on bob-length hair.
Right profile of blonde chignon bun on mannequin.
Back view of a smooth blonde chignon on mannequin.
Long curled hair styled down for a soft special occasion look.

Week 3

Training Highlights: Braids, Classic Pedicures, Updos

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Twin Dutch braids on Kaite’s deep pink hair, styled close to the scalp.
Long fishtail braid on a live model with sleek and even braid pattern.
Left view of a chignon with side twists and soft front tendrils.
Right side view of a chignon updo with twisted sides and curled front pieces.
Back view of an updo with large curls styled into a soft knot bun on a mannequin.
Left side view of curly updo with a full bun and soft volume.
Right side view of a mannequin with a curly updo finished into a low bun.

Week 4

Training Highlights: Curls, Special Occasion Styles, Pedicures & Manicures

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Front view of long, vibrant pink hair styled in soft, flowing curls for a special occasion.
Back view of long, vibrant pink hair styled in soft, flowing curls for a special occasion.
Side View of half-up hairstyle with twisted bun and flowing waves. Photo taken in front of Rejuvenation Spa.
Back view of a half-up hairstyle with twisted bun and flowing waves. Photo taken in front of Rejuvenation Spa.
Formal half-up hairstyle with detailed braiding and curled ends.

Week 5

Training Highlights: Curls, Blowouts & Perm Wraps

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Back view of a mannequin styled in a formal braided updo by apprentice Chloe.
Half-crown braid and curls on long blonde mannequin-left side
Half-crown braid and curls on long blonde mannequin - back view.
Half-crown braid and curls on long blonde mannequin

Week 6

Training Highlights: Perfecting Curls, Velcro Rollers, Perm Wraps & Color

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Mannequin head with a full curl set using Marcel irons, cleanly sectioned and pinned
Velcro roller set on a mannequin head to prep for voluminous curls
Mannequin head with a full perm wrap in even, geometric sections - back view
Mannequin head with a full perm wrap in even, geometric sections - side view
Side view of long, wavy, medium brown hair after an all-over color and curling style
Back view of long, wavy, medium brown hair after an all-over color and curling style.

Week 7

Training Highlights: Mastering Updos, Braids & Classic Styles

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Long, loose curls styled on brunette hair in preparation for an elegant updo by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa
Textured braided bun hairstyle on mannequin created by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.
Back view of textured braided bun updo styled by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.
Textured braided bun hairstyle on mannequin created by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.
Classic French twist hairstyle on mannequin head created by apprentice stylist Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.
Bubble braid hairstyle created on mannequin by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.

Week 8

Training Highlights: Manicures, Polish Changes & Homecoming Updos

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Back view of mannequin head with a soft braided bun updo created by apprentice Chloe during Week 8 at Rejuvenation Spa.
Mannequin head with a soft braided bun updo created by apprentice Chloe during Week 8 at Rejuvenation Spa.
Mannequin with long, voluminous curls prepped by apprentice Chloe, ready to be styled into an updo.
Mannequin styled with an elegant updo featuring soft face-framing curls created by apprentice Chloe at Rejuvenation Spa.
Mannequin head showing the right side of a Chignon updo with loose, textured twists created by apprentice Chloe.
Mannequin head showing the right side of a Chignon updo with loose, textured twists created by apprentice Chloe.
Mannequin head styled in a voluminous textured bun updo by apprentice Chloe during Week 8 training.

Week 9

Training Highlights: Haircuts & Homecoming Updo Practice

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Blonde mannequin bob haircut before Chloe’s styling.
Blonde mannequin bob styled with curls after haircut.
Mannequin with brunette bob before Chloe’s haircut and blowout.
Mannequin with brunette bob haircut styled in a smooth blowout.
Long blonde mannequin head with a fresh haircut, styled with a sleek and smooth blowout.
Mannequin styled with prepped curls ready to be pinned into an updo.
Mannequin showing a loose braid twisted into an open bun, left side view.
Mannequin head showing the back view of a loose braided bun updo.

Week 10

Training Highlights: Color, Cuts, Haircuts, & Updo’s

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Long brunette hair styled in soft, flowing waves after a blowout using Aveda's new Abundant Blowout Volumizing Spray.
Mannequin styled in a polished special occasion style during Week 10 practice.
After Image of Blonde Bob After Haircut and Blowout - Side View – Week 10 Apprentice Journal
After Image of Blonde Bob After Haircut and Blowout - Back View – Week 10 Apprentice Journal
Close-up of brunette guest before a seamless new growth color application.
Close-up of brunette guest after a seamless new growth color application, side view.
Close-up of brunette guest after a seamless new growth color application, back view.

Week 11

Training Highlights: Bridal Party Hairstyles, Colors & Nail Services

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Apprentice Week 11 – Chloe Bridal Party Updo at Rejuvenation Spa
Finished bridal party updo styled by Chloe during her apprenticeship training at Rejuvenation Spa.
Chloe creating an elegant updo style for a bridal party flower girl during her cosmetology apprenticeship at Rejuvenation Spa.