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Cutting class · 6–8 hours, hands-on · from $600
Razor Cutting Class for Stylists in Chicago
Master the razor as a precision tool, not a shortcut. Blade control, sectioning and texturizing for soft, weightless movement and modern lived-in shapes — without compromising the integrity of the hair.
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The curriculum
What you'll learn
01
Blade control and safety
Holding, angling and guarding the razor so every stroke is deliberate and the hair is never shredded.
02
Wet-hair razor technique
Why Kaizen razor-cuts on wet hair: releasing the shape hidden inside the hair while protecting its integrity.
03
Sectioning for the razor
Sectioning and elevation patterns that keep razor work clean, balanced and repeatable.
04
Weight removal and movement
Releasing weight for soft, weightless movement in shags, layers and lived-in shapes.
05
Knowing when not to use it
Hair types and conditions where the razor is the wrong tool — and what to reach for instead.
06
Finishing the razor cut
Styling and detailing so the movement you built shows up in the finished look.
Who it's for
Built for working stylists
Licensed stylists comfortable with shears who want to expand their textural range and offer soft, modern razor-cut shapes with confidence.
How the day runs
Demonstration — the technique explained and shown step by step.
Hands-on — you cut or color yourself, with individual correction in real time.
Small group — so every stylist gets hands-on attention.
At Reverie Salon — 300 W Grand Ave, Suite 5, River North, Chicago.
Why Kaizen
Taught by working artists
Kaizen Education is the professional side of Reverie Salon. Classes are led by Sal Misseri — Davines Global Artist, 17-time NAHA-recognized stylist and winner at the Irish Hairdressing Awards and America's Beauty Show Global Image Awards — and the Kaizen educators, who teach the same standard they work to every day behind the chair.
How long is the Razor Cutting class?
It is a full-day, hands-on class of six to eight hours in a small group at Reverie Salon, 300 W Grand Ave, Suite 5, in Chicago's River North — with demonstration first, then time behind the chair with individual correction.
How much does the Razor Cutting class cost?
The Razor Cutting class is from $600 per person, the same as Kaizen's other hands-on cutting and color classes. Payment plans are available on select classes.
Who teaches the Razor Cutting class?
Kaizen classes are taught by Sal Misseri — founder of Kaizen Education and Reverie Salon, Davines Global Artist and 17-time NAHA-recognized stylist — and the Kaizen educators.
Does razor cutting damage hair?
Not when it is done correctly. Damage comes from dull blades, the wrong hair type or poor angles. The class teaches blade control, wet-hair technique and when not to use the razor so the integrity of the hair is protected.
Do you razor cut on wet or dry hair?
Kaizen teaches razor cutting on wet hair, using the razor to release the shape hidden inside the hair for soft, natural movement.
Can I take Razor Cutting privately or bring it to my salon?
Yes. Razor Cutting can be booked as a one-to-one private mentoring day or taught to your whole team through Kaizen in-salon education. Email sal@reveriesalon.com or call (312) 955-0083.
Reserve a seat
Razor Cutting — from $600
Email sal@reveriesalon.com or call (312) 955-0083 for upcoming dates. New dates are announced on Instagram at @kaizen_education.