EDUCATION
Are you ready to develop your skills and grow your clientele?

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DEMONSTRATE | MOTIVATE | ELEVATE
Elan's workshops equip students with the necessary skills to become successful stylists
ELAN MCDOWELL
Renowned Hair Stylist, Educator & Consultant
With twenty-five years behind the chair and more than a decade spent as an educator, national platform artist and artistic director, Elan McDowell has studied under the greats and trained a few herself. As a successful salon owner and stylist in New Canaan, CT, Known throughout the industry as a precision hair cutter, Elan believes that a foundational knowledge of the classic cutting techniques arms and inspires young stylists and defines creative expression in experienced ones.
Elan now brings her world-class educational program to Connecticut in one-day, hands-on, workshops at Studio Elan, New Canaan. Each workshop has a maximum of 6 students and begins with a demonstration and lecture followed by step-by-step cutting instruction with provided mannequins. The classes take place in a lively and supportive environment designed for maximum hands-on learning and one-on-one teaching.

Haircutting Class

Haircutting Class

Razor Haircutting Workshop

Haircutting Class
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1 DAY HAIR CUTTING WORKSHOPS
TESTIMONIALS
Elan has helped me train and transform 10 young stylists into confident and creative hair cutters. Her real-life approach is fun and refreshing. I consider her an integral part of training the team!
— Vanessa R., Salon Owner
— -Patti A., Stylist
“Great class! I was uncomfortable in the process but it was a great outcome! Thank you!”
"I benefited from watching the technique first, then applying the learning on my mannequin with feedback from Elan."
— Debbie, Stylist
Elan McDowell has brought her knowledge and passion to both our Salon Team and to multiple classes of hairstylists in training at our Academy. Her diligence and no-nonsense approach to her craft is exceptional and she is a wonderful ambassador to our craft.
— Christopher Rollins, Christopher's Salon and TEACH Academy, Guilford
“It all started clicking for me in Elan’s class. I’m so excited to put these new techniques to use."
— Kate A., Stylist
“I learned a new way to approach one of my favorite haircuts! I can’t wait to use it in the salon!”
— Julie V., Stylist