CATALYST
After years behind the chair, it's easy to feel that you've reached the ceiling of your craft. Technical proficiency is no longer satisfying but you wonder what else you could possibly learn in traditional advanced cosmetology education. You have no need for familiar concepts recycled under a new name.
CATALYST exists for the veteran stylist seeking something fundamentally different.
This four-day immersive experience goes beyond incremental technical improvements to transform how you relate to hair artistry at its core. I’ve designed this intimate workshop specifically for experienced stylists who find themselves asking: "What's next in my evolution as an artist?"
Breaking Down Walls
I designed CATALYST to reconnect you with the original spark that made doing hair exciting.
Over four days we'll dissolve the artificial constructs you’ve built in your mind between being an "artist" and executing like a “technician."
Multidisciplinary Art as Catalyst
What sets this experience apart is our journey beyond hair into other artistic domains. Throughout our four days together, we'll immerse ourselves in:
Abstract Painting: Using color, form, and texture to break free from literal representation, just as innovative hair design transcends formulaic approaches.
Collage: Exploring how disparate elements come together to create unexpected harmony, revealing new possibilities for how we approach shape and structure in hair.
Movement: Developing awareness of your body as an instrument in space, understanding how your positioning and movement directly affect precision, accuracy, and the final results of each cut. This somatic awareness also builds sustainable practices that protect your physical wellbeing throughout your career.
Music: Listening deeply to rhythm, tone, and improvisation, training ourselves to respond with greater sensitivity to the unique "composition" each client presents.
Photography: Capturing not just the final result, but the process itself, learning to see your work through new lenses and perspectives.
These artistic explorations aren't separate from our hair work. They're integral to it. As you move between these different creative languages, you'll discover new ways of seeing and thinking that transform your approach to hair artistry at a fundamental level.
Reconnecting with Purpose
In the daily demands of salon life, it's easy to lose sight of why you chose this path. The most profound moments at CATALYST often come when I see that spark reignite in your eyes, when you remember that you are an artist who happens to work with hair, not merely a technician fulfilling requests.
This remembering ripples outward. Participants often share that their clients immediately notice a shift in their energy and approach, responding with deeper appreciation and trust. This renewal of purpose is the true heart of CATALYST.
I left feeling more grounded in who I am, more clear about the work I’m here to do, and more connected to a community that truly sees me. This experience didn’t just shift my perspective—it realigned something deep within me. And for that, I’m endlessly grateful.
-ELISE BURNETT-BOYD, TEXTURA CURL STUDIO
KIND WORDS:
Join Our Next Exploration
I limit CATALYST to four participants per session not to create artificial scarcity, but because this work requires intimacy and personal attention. I want to know you, your strengths, your questions, and your unique artistic voice.
If this approach to hair artistry resonates with you, if you're seeking not just new techniques but a deeper connection to your creative purpose, I'd be honored to guide you through this exploration.
Investment: $2500
Upcoming Dates:
Sunday September 7th, 2025 - Wednesday September 10th, 2025
Location: Nourish Atelier - Peachtree City, GA