Academy of Hair Design
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GUEST ARTISTS ARE BACK!
In 2025, AHD is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Sonna Brado, launching four dynamic weeks dedicated to elevating cutting and styling techniques within our community. As a celebrated Global KMS Artist and the visionary behind the Serious Beauty Education Mentorship Program and the Sharp Scissor Society, Sonna embodies our shared mission: to provide students with a cohesive and enriching learning journey. This collaboration aims to empower aspiring stylists with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their careers, both during their education and well into the future. Get ready to transform your passion into expertise with Sonna's world-class insights and techniques! Her next visit will be the week of May 5th and you’re not too late to get enrolled in our April 22nd class! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn from THE BEST!
BELOW ARE SOME OF THE PREVIOUS CLASSES WE HAVE HOSTED
WE ARE SO EXCITED TO WELCOME DERRICK ZENO FOR THE THIRD TIME TO AOHD ON MARCH 1ST, 2022
Derrick Zeno
Stylist, National Educator
I am the Education Director for TresImage, offering the latest education for our team. While I don't take new clients from the salon, you'll see me doing current clients and supporting the staff at TresImage when I'm there.
I am committed to the improvement of the cosmetology industry, I love to teach - my goal is to help as many professional hairdressers as possible to see their full potential in accomplishng beautiful work.
I am originally from San Diego California, relocated to Reno Nevada more than 9 years ago.
I was the first American hairstylist to win the Goldwell ColorZoom international color competition, competing against the best in the world. I travel the world teaching other passionate hairstylist the art of hair coloring.
When I am not traveling I am in the salon working with the TresImage team or hanging out with my family. On my spare time I love to play golf with my son.
ADVANCED EDUCATION AND GUEST ARTISTS2020 GOLDWELL GUEST ARTIST CALENDAR
FEBRARY 11th, 2020: ROBERT BROWN, NORTH AMERICAN ARTISTIC TEAM MEMBER AND OWNER OF HAIROBERT (hair-ro-bear) in GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE
Robert is known for his “fierce formulations” in salon and Goldwell US Academy Course…In this advanced course, Robert teaches how to create clean blondes, vibrant durable reds and beautiful brunettes! No matter what the season or trend, beautiful blondes, reds and brunettes never go out of fashion. But blondes don’t need to be dull, brunettes don’t have to be boring, and reds truly can last, when you know how to achieve the perfect formula! You will leave truly understanding and experiencing the complete world of color. Plus, learn how to have your clients look the same when they return to the salon as when you last provided their color service.
Although Robert will not be teaching this course designed for licensed in salon stylists, it is our desire, as an advanced academy, to give insight into how continuing a career using Goldwell Hair Color can provide the opportunity to learn from the BEST OF THE BEST!
JUNE 22nd, 2020: SONNA BRADO, NORTH AMERICAN ARTISTIC TEAM MEMBER AND OWNER OF JAZZ SALON in SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
Biography
With over 20 years in the beauty industry, Sonna Brado is a salon owner, Art director and award winning artist. She has been an educator for various product companies and is currently a National Art Director for KMS California.
Awards
Naha finalist, Intercoiffure, Salon Today top 200, Spokane's Best Salon, Spokane's best Hair Stylist. Modern Salon Cover, Modern Salon Woman of Style, Salon Today Power Couple with husband Mark. Who's Who in Executives and Professionals. Featured in numerous industry publications.
2019 GOLDWELL GUEST ARTIST
FEBRUARY 19th, 2019: DERRIK ZENO, GOLDWELL US NATIONAL GUEST ARTIST AND COLORZOOM WINNER, BACK FOR PART II
2018 GOLDWELL/KMS GUEST ARTIST
FEBRUARY 13TH: GOLDWELL/KMS PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE WITH FELICIA
JULY 17TH: COLORZOOM WINNER DERRIK ZENO
2017 AOHD GOLDWELL AND KMS
FEBRUARY 7TH, TRISH TRUJILLO NEW TRENDS
JUNE 6TH, 2016 (TBA)
August 8th, 2017 ~ Amadeo DeRango National Artist, and Business Master at KMS Hair U.S.. Educator at Beauty360 Consulting
OCTOBER 31ST, 2017 ~ ROBERT BROWN GOLDWELL North American Artistic Team Member
2016 ACADEMY GOLDWELL AND KMS
MAY 24TH-COOL BLONDES
AUGUST 9TH-RED EFFECTS
SEPTEMBER 13TH-NATIONAL GOLDWELL GUEST ARTIST, SHAWNA PARVIN
OCTOBER 18TH-KMS CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUEST ARTIST AND NAHA AWARD WINNER, SONNA BRADO!!
2015 GOLDWELL and KMS GUEST ARTIST
January 27th- Gray to Gorgeous preview (ELUMINATE)~Color Melting~with Trish
April 12th/13th-Laura and Maegen attending Marketing/Salon Building Seminar in New York City!!
April 14th- Goldwell US Guest Artist, Daniel Rubin demonstrating hair painting and sharing his motivating and inspirational story of his journey to the top of our industry in just a few short years with hard work and determination!
April 19th/20th-American Crew Partner School, Instructor Advanced Training Seminar.
July 20th Trend Color/Blonding Techniques ~with Erin
September~TBA
October 27th- The AMAZING Simon Miller, National Guest Artist Team~KMS CALIFORNIA!!!
Goldwell Guest Artist Class- October 28, 20149AM
Goldwell Guest Artist Class- September 23, 2014 9AM
Goldwell Guest Artist Class- August 19th, 2014 9AM
Goldwell Guest Artist Class - July 22th, 2014 9AM
Goldwell Kerasilk Class with Trish Trujillo- June 10th, 20149AM