Which Curated Cutting Class Is Right for You?
Whether you’re new to Lived-In Hair or looking to expand your haircutting techniques, Curated Cutting offers education for every stage of your professional journey. From immersive hands-on training to self-paced streaming classes, each course is designed to help professional stylists build confidence, refine technique, and create modern styles that their clients will love.
Looking for where to start? Here’s a breakdown of each Curated Cutting class and who it’s best suited for.
In-Person Education
For stylists who learn best through direct feedback and hands-on application, Curated Cutting’s Hands-On courses offer an intimate classroom environment where you’ll work closely alongside Anh Co Tran and the Education Team. Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction, real-time feedback, and technical refinement throughout the day.
Fundamentals Hands-On
Best for: First-time Curated Cutting students and stylists wanting to build a strong foundation or refresh their skills.
This is a recommended place to begin for stylists new to Curated Cutting. While there are no prerequisites for any course, Fundamentals introduces the core principles behind Lived-In Hair and provides a step-by-step approach to Anh’s dry cutting philosophy. You’ll build a strong technical foundation while learning haircutting techniques that can be immediately applied behind the chair.
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Mastery I Hands-On & Mastery II Hands-On
Best for: Stylists ready to advance their dry cutting techniques.
Mastery I and Mastery II expand on the foundation established in Fundamentals and focus on creating more advanced lived-in shapes. Students learn how to build movement, texture, and customization into their haircuts while refining technical execution. The class is designed to help stylists create more personalized results for their clients. Students will learn Anh’s complete approach: blow dry methods to prep the hair, dry cutting techniques, and styling know-hows. Choose the Mastery I for a focus on medium-long looks and the Mastery II class for creating short-pixie length cuts.
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Streaming Education
Want to learn at your own pace? The new Streaming Collection brings Curated Cutting directly to you through pre-recorded classes that can be rented for 7-days of access or purchased for lifetime access. These classes feature step-by-step demonstrations in a curated assortment of Anh’s signature lived-in haircuts.
Britney’s Long Shag
Best for: Stylists wanting to master long layered shapes with movement.
The Long Shag is light and airy. Class focuses on creating softness, texture, and effortless movement while maintaining length. An ideal choice for stylists whose clients want modern layers and lived-in shape without sacrificing overall hair length.
Natty’s Modern Shag
Best for: Stylists looking to weightlessly build texture.
The Modern Shag is versatile and weightless. Explore techniques including point cutting, square point cutting, face-framing, weight removal, and layering to create a weightless, contemporary shag silhouette that brings balance to every head shape.
Carachele’s Bob
Best for: Stylists wanting to elevate their bob techniques and precision cutting skillset.
The Bob is polished and timeless. Class focuses on creating a clean shape with movement and softness. Within one of the industry’s most requested haircuts, you’ll learn how to establish a strong baseline, incorporate horizontal undercuts, and refine the edges for a flattering, tailored finish.
Hannah’s Short Bob
Best for: Stylists interested in creating shorter cuts with texture and versatility.
The Short Bob is full of energy and movement. This class is designed for clients who want versatility in shorter shapes. Learn how to strategically build lived-in structure by releasing weight, reducing bulk, and adding movement through freehand and square cutting techniques.
Which Class Should You Start With?
If you’re new to Curated Cutting, we recommend beginning with Fundamentals Hands-On or one of the streaming classes that aligns most closely with the haircut services you offer behind the chair. Fundamentals provides the strongest introduction to Anh’s cutting philosophy, while the streaming classes allow you to immediately begin learning specific haircut categories at your own pace.
For stylists who have already completed Fundamentals and want to continue developing their skills, Mastery I and Mastery II provide a natural progression toward more advanced techniques and customization.
Whether you prefer hands-on learning, self-paced streaming, foundational techniques, or advanced refinement, each class is designed to help you create modern, effortless lived-in hair while building confidence behind the chair.
Ready to continue your education journey?