KURO Academy salon training

Professional hair trainingfor your salon team,at your location

Does your team consist of ambitious stylists, but are you still looking for a sharper signature? KURO Academy comes to your salon and trains your team at the level where hair truly makes the difference. Because the best transformations don't happen at a study day far from home. They happen when someone stands beside you at the chair, watches how you work, and shows you what could be just a little different. Sharper. More beautiful. More you.

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In-salon training, KURO educators at work.

Tailored from start to finish

We always begin with a free 30-minute introduction call. We discuss where your team currently stands, which techniques need deepening and which direction your salon wants to move in.

From that conversation, we build a programme suited to your level, products and schedule. The training can be technical, creative, commercial or a combination. Think colour techniques, dry cutting, editorial styling, client experience and salon branding.

We come to you. Your team doesn't need to leave the salon to work at a higher level.

Four directions,one tailored programme

Couture Color

For salons that want to take colour to a higher, more personal level. Your team deepens their skills in colour techniques such as expensive browns, cloudy blondes and foiling. The focus is on colour that feels rich, personal and wearable, with attention to hair health, undertone, skin tone and aftercare. Hands-on, with live demos on models.

The Editorial Experience

From salon finish to something that makes a client genuinely step out of the chair differently. Your team learns to work with blow-outs, red carpet finishes, modern bridal hair and high-fashion updos. Not as looks that only work on a shoot, but as inspiration you translate for clients who want something special without losing themselves.

Cut to Character

Cutting from character, texture and movement. Your team deepens their technical foundation with dry cutting and organic cutting techniques. The focus: learning to understand hair. Not working against texture, but moving with it. Creating a shape that sits well right after the appointment and stays beautiful in everyday life.

Salon Branding

A salon with real appeal is built on more than great treatments. Bianca van Zwieten shares how KURO grew into a salon with a strong signature within the Dutch hair scene. Who is your ideal client? What makes your salon recognisable? How do interior, communication, service and the personal branding of your stylists come together into one story? For salon owners who want to go further than training alone and build on the brand itself, discover KURO Brand Agency.

Trained by the experts of KURO

Our trainers work with hair at the highest level every day. They work in the salon, backstage and on shoots, while simultaneously building KURO as a brand. That combination comes through in the training: practical, sharp and informed by real experience.

Mingus, KURO specialist

Mingus is a stylist with a creative and intuitive approach to hair. His work has personality, texture and movement — individual and expressive, yet wearable and refined. In training he shares how to work with texture rather than against it.

Bianca van Zwieten, founder KURO

More than twenty years of experience in editorial work, salon management and education. Hairdresser of the Year, international session stylist and featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and ELLE. Bianca trains in editorial hair, dry cutting and salon branding. Her mission: to bridge the world of high fashion and hairstyling.

Zoë Morgan, creative color director KURO

Specialised in lightening hair while preserving quality. Zoë combines creativity with a methodical approach and trains teams in colour techniques, client consultations and aftercare. Her classes are taught in English.

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What stylists say about KURO Academy

“What makes KURO unique is Bianca herself. Her broad passion and background in fashion give you a completely new perspective on all facets of the craft. I started looking differently at my own authenticity and continue to develop myself thanks to what I learned at KURO. I see that reflected in my work, my inspiration, and in the collections I design.”

Ivonne Martens, stylist

“At KURO Academy I discovered that it is not only about technique but also about how you look at hair. I learned to see the overall picture and make choices that truly complete a look. This deepened my work and helped me develop my own signature, both in the salon and on shoots.”

Michiel van Vonderen, stylist

“I recently attended KURO Hair School and I am incredibly happy with the experience. I learned new styling techniques that take my work to a higher level and make me more confident as a colourist. I also met other talented hairstylists. The result: beautiful connections and even more opportunities for the future.”

Indy Mende, colorist

What does a salon training cost?

From €995,- per day for teams of up to 12 people. The exact investment depends on duration, number of trainers and chosen components.

For salons in the Netherlands and Belgium we work with a fixed rate including travel. International requests we are happy to discuss personally.

What'sincluded

Tailored programme

A fully tailored programme aligned with your salon, team and goals.

Hands-on on location

Training in your own salon, with your products and workflow.

Workbook

A workbook per participant to take home and refer back to.

Follow-up

A check-in four weeks after the training.

Alumni platform

Access to the private KURO Academy alumni platform.

Frequently asked questions

How many stylists can participate?
A minimum of 3, a maximum of 12. This ensures enough space for personal attention and hands-on guidance.
How long does a salon training take?
Most trainings last one full day. We also offer half days, two-day intensives and longer programmes spread over several months.
In which language is the training given?
Standard in Dutch. English-language trainings are available on request. Zoë Morgan's classes are taught in English.
Do you work with specific product brands?
No, KURO Academy works independently of brands. We connect to the products your salon already uses.
Can we combine multiple directions?
Yes, and that combination often makes a training even more valuable. We determine this together during the introduction call.
How far in advance do we need to book?
We typically plan 6 to 10 weeks ahead. Need something sooner? Get in touch, sometimes there is availability.
I am an individual stylist. Is this for me?
Our open masterclasses are probably a better fit for you.

Ready to take your salon to the next level?

Do you want your team to grow in technique, colour, styling or salon branding? Schedule a free introduction call or send a request. We are happy to think along with you.