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Premiere Orlando has long been known for its top-notch selection of classes, workshops and education stylists can find at the show. For Premiere Orlando 2016, which is June 4-6, attendees will not be disappointed. Look-and-learn ...

Attendees at a Sunlights Balayage workshop at Premiere Orlando 2015. (photo credit: Premiere Orlando)
Premiere Orlando
Premiere Orlando has long been known for its top-notch selection of classes, workshops and education stylists can find at the show. For Premiere Orlando 2016, which is June 4-6, attendees will not be disappointed.
Look-and-learn workshops are one of the most straightforward ways to increase your skill set and improve your hands-on knowledge. A trade show is a great opportunity to spend a little on high-quality classes and maximize your time at the show.
From cut, color, texture, nails, makeup and everything in between, Premiere Orlando is offering a wide range of workshops to make sure you can get the education you're seeking.
Make sure to catch some big names in classes:Candy Shaw is teaching her signature balayage, updo king Martin Parsons is facilitating a bridal workshop, Christopher Dove and John Simpson of CoCre8 are bringing their cutting and color expertise together for two workshops, and Andis' Danny Amorim and John Delgado are teaming up for a clipper course.
Check out the full list below, and visit Premiere's website to sign up for classes and check pricing.
Balayage Brilliance! Look & Learn with Candy Shaw by Sunlights Balayage featuring Candy Shaw. Mon. 10-11:30 a.m. in W208C
Painting Balayge Hands-On Workshop by Sunlights Balayage. Sun. 2-5 p.m. in W209C
Blueprint Highlighting & Balaayge - Melting Mosaic by Product Club featuring Adrienne Rogers. Sat. 3-6 p.m. in W208B
Blueprint Highlighting & Balayage - 33 Degrees of Color by Product Club featuring Melissa Johnson. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W208B
Freedom Trend Cutting by Surface featuring Gerard Kierans. Sat. 1-4 pm.. in W312C
Advanced Technical Cutting by Fi Hair featuring Dewey Fanone. Sun. 2-5 p.m. in W208A
Multidimensional Haircut by Hiroshi Beverly Hills featuring Hiroshi Kitamura. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Mon. 2-5 p.m. in W207C
Shapes of the UK by P Element Products featuring Patric Bradley. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in W207C
Rock the Cut... Ride the Wave by Next Level Concepts featuring Denise Michelle & Casha Allen. Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W208B
Razor's Edge by Ashtae Products. Mon. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in W207A
Coloring with your Eyes featuring Sherry Ratay. Sun. and Mon. 2-5 p.m. in W208B
Creating Signature Color Formulation and Placement by OYA featuring Joseph Bogart. Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W208A
Hair Color Agnostic by CoCre8 featuring Christopher Dove & John Simpson. Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W207C
Salonability: Cut and Color by Pivot Point International, Inc. featuring Paul Suttles & Jason Russell. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W209C
Layering & Lights by CoCre8 featuring Christopher Dove & John Simpson. Sun. 3-6 p.m. in W207C
Salonability: Long Hair Design by Pivot Point International, Inc. featuring Paul Suttles & Jason Russell. Mon. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W209C
Beautiful Brides featuring Martin Parsons. Sat. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. in W206A
Wet Works with a Twist by Ashtae Products. Sun. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in W207A
Knotty to Natural by Ashtae Products. Sun. 2-4 p.m. in W207A
Side Parts and Pompadours featuring Greg Zorian. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W208A
Advanced Clipper Techniques and Tools for Thick, Coarse Hair by Andis featuring Danny Amorim & John Delgado. Sat. 3-6 p.m. in W209C
1-Day Certification by Cinderella Hair Extensions featuring Janelle Finseth. Sat. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in W414D
Hands-On Training Certification by Short2long Hair Extensions featuring Natalia Sprenger. Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in W208A
Pro Master Class by Donna Bella Hair Extensions featuring Ruben Martinez. Sun. 2-5 p.m. in W207B
Babe Certification by Babe Hair Extensions featuring Kari Fuller. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W207B
Bling, Business & Badass Nails by ProFiles BackStage featuring Traci Dungan, Ami McClure, Shanna Rix & Ashley Craig. Sat. 2-6 p.m. in W207B
One Stop Electric File - Hands and Feet by Erica's ATA, LLC featuring Erica Schlabach. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Instant Artist Certification - Fundamentals by Orly International featuring Elsbeth Schutz. Sun. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in W208C
Instant Artist Certification - Advanced by Orly International featuring Elsbeth Schutz. Sun. 2-4 p.m. in W208C
Bling on the Embellishments by Elite Beauty Supplies featuring Amy Gustafson. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in W208C
Flawless Foundations Creating Flawless Complexions with the Magic of Airbrushing by Cara Cosmetics International, Inc. featuring Leslie Christin. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in W07A
The World of Color by California Makeup Academy featuring Caren Elle. Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in W305B
The Newest Bridal Looks by California Makeup Academy featuring Caren Elle. Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in W305B
Create Evalash Perfect 3D Brows using Sculptgel and Extensions! by Evalash Beauty featuring Quyen Nguyen. Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in W307B
How to Apply Volume Lash Extensions Using Speed Tricks by Evalash Beauty featuring Quyen Nguyen. Sat. 3-6 p.m. in W307B
Mastering Facial Threading and Eyelashes by James Wealthy Systems. Sat. 1-5 p.m. in W304F
Threading and Tinting 101 by Threading & Glamour featuring Ija Gabriel. Sun. and Mon. 2-4 p.m. in W305B
How to Create Fuller Eyebrows by Applying Strand by Strand Eyebrow Extensions by EBJ Luxury Lash & Brow Bar featuring Erica Drayton. Sat. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in W307C
Be Exclusive... Be Efficient... Be the Best! by LaShae Brow Lash Products featuring D.L. Mosley. Mon. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in W207B

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