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Classes and education

Bal-Lance Academy

Online certification programs in styling, precision cutting, color, and blonding.

Online education from the House

Bal-Lance Academy

Learn the Bal-Lance standard online. Four certification programs, taught the way our artists work every day.

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Brandon Bal-Lance teaching stylists in the classroom

The standard behind the chair, brought to your screen.

Brandon with his Schwarzkopf class group. — Brandon’s Schwarzkopf class group.

Brandon and a class group at a salon with a neon sign. — Brandon’s class group in the neon salon.

The Academy experience

What every program includes

Each certification program follows the same considered rhythm, designed to help you learn, apply, and reflect.

MY CLASSROOM

Complete Online Program

Your certification path 01 / 04

THIS CHAPTERChapter I

▶Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook✓
▶Reflect✓
○Certification assessment○

Four chapters of lessons

Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect through each chapter.

Chapter workbooks

Workbooks you can fill in online, plus a printable version.

Certification assessment

A written exam and a practical.

Your certificate

Receive a certificate when you pass.

Four paths into the standard

Choose your certification

Start with the complete program or choose the module that meets you where you are.

Payment plans availablePay in full, or spread your enrollment over 3 monthly payments.

Self-paced, about 4 months for the full program.

Bal-Lance Academy Complete Online Program course cover

Best value

Featured pathway

Complete Online Program

All four certifications

Module 1: Styling, including the five Signature Blowouts and five Signature Finishes
Module 2: Precision Cutting, including Sassoon ABC structure, graduation and layers
Module 3: Color, built on the Bal-Lance Signature 5 Steps to Perfect Color Formula
Module 4: Blonding, focused on placement, lift and integrity-first blondes
Sixteen chapters of Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect
Self-paced, about 4 months for the full program
Includes The Master Certification.

Includes all four certifications

Styling

Precision Cutting

Color

Blonding

$1,345~~$1,580~~

Save $235

or 3 monthly payments of $469

Enroll in the Complete Program

Module 1: Styling

The five Signature Blowouts and five Signature Finishes

Hair science, the Bal-Lance Blowout Consultation and the Bal-Lance Signature Shampoo
Chapters: I Foundation + the Wrap Dry, II Control + the Signature Glam Blowout, III Smooth, Curly + All Five Finishes, IV The Performance
Four chapters of Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect
Workbooks you can fill in online, plus a printable version.
Written exam and practical assessment, with a certificate when you pass

$345

or 3 monthly payments of $121

Enroll

Module 2: Precision Cutting

Sassoon ABC structure, graduation and layers

Sassoon shapes A, B and C: line, graduation and layer
Elevation, finger angle, distribution and cross-checking
Chapters: I Structure, II Graduation, III Layers, IV The Performance
Four chapters of Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect
Workbooks you can fill in online, plus a printable version.
Written exam and practical assessment, with a certificate when you pass

$345

or 3 monthly payments of $121

Enroll

Module 3: Color

Built on the Bal-Lance Signature 5 Steps to Perfect Color Formula

Natural level, underlying pigment, tone and neutralization
Choosing the right line: IGORA ROYAL, IGORA VIBRANCE, COLOR10, ABSOLUTES and ZERO AMM
Chapters: I Color Thinking, II Formulation, III Application, IV The Performance
Four chapters of Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect
Workbooks you can fill in online, plus a printable version.
Written exam and practical assessment, with a certificate when you pass

$445

or 3 monthly payments of $155

Enroll

Module 4: Blonding

Placement, lift and integrity-first blondes

Foil placement, lift stages and integrity checks
Teasylights, Airtouch and Foilyage
Chapters: I Placement, II Lift, III Refinement, IV The Performance
Four chapters of Learn, Watch, Practice + Workbook and Reflect
Workbooks you can fill in online, plus a printable version.
Written exam and practical assessment, with a certificate when you pass

$445

or 3 monthly payments of $155

Enroll

Want all four? The Complete Program saves $235.

Secure checkoutInstant online accessCertificate when you pass3 monthly payment option

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Questions

669-269-3114
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Train with us

Bal-Lance Apprenticeship

Private in-salon education for the House team, with practical learning led by our educators.

Learn it. Live it. Wear it.

Bal-Lance Apprenticeship

The private in-salon Bal-Lance Apprenticeship trains our own team. Explore styling, cutting, color, and blonding with the House educators, then ask about upcoming classes and practical learning opportunities.

Explore the curriculum

Bal-Lance Apprenticeship

StylingBlowouts, event styling, and finishing.

CuttingPrecision cutting from the ground up.

ColorFormulation, application, and consultation.

BlondingHighlights, balayage, Foilyage, and lightening.

Live classesJoin Brandon in real time

Bal-Lance Apprenticeship

The Bal-Lance Apprenticeship curriculum

Four core modules for the House standard, with lessons, practical learning, and guidance from experienced educators.

In-salon module

Styling

Blowouts, event styling, and finishing.

In-salon module

Cutting

Precision cutting from the ground up.

In-salon module

Color

Formulation, application, and consultation.

In-salon module

Blonding

Highlights, balayage, Foilyage, and lightening.

Plus specialty classes like K18, available as prerecorded lessons or live sessions.

The stage

Bal-Lance on Tour

Brandon Bal-Lance brings Schwarzkopf Professional, extension, and Bal-Lance Apprenticeship to salons across the country.

Brandon in the Classroom

Brandon Bal-Lance teaching color theory to stylists.

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Featured conversation

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Complete the employment application here. It takes about 10 minutes and lets you share your experience, availability, references, and optional resume.

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Application for Employment

Application for Employment, Bal-Lance Salon. Complete this form to apply. It takes about 10 minutes.

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Professional licenses and certification

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I certify that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false or incomplete information may disqualify me from employment or may be grounds for dismissal. I authorize Bal-Lance Salon to contact the references and employers listed, where I have given permission, and to verify education, licenses, and eligibility to work.

I understand that this application will be kept active for 90 days. It is not an offer of employment. If hired, employment is at will, meaning either the employee or Bal-Lance Salon may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause, as permitted by law. I understand that proof of eligibility to work may be required after an offer of employment.

I understand that Bal-Lance Salon is a Drug Free Workplace and an equal opportunity employer.

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