Master Any Technique, Anytime

Discover the skills and techniques you can use in your salon tomorrow

by Michael Belcastro

210+

Salons Learning with Michael

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An in-depth fundamentals cutting program focuses exclusively on the nine fundamental haircuts and emphasizes the three shapes and techniques

Why should you bother learning the fundamentals when there are so many advanced techniques to explore? The answer is simple: the fundamentals provide a strong foundation that'll support your future learning.

The fundamentals are the basic principles of cutting. They're the “building blocks” upon which more advanced knowledge is built upon.

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Is meticulously designed to refine and enhance your haircutting skills, whether you’re seeking inspiration or aiming to master and elevate your current skills.

For the seasoned stylist, our courses serve as a fountain of creativity, offering you new and exciting haircuts to invigorate your repertoire.

If you’re just embarking on your haircutting journey, our comprehensive video tutorials provide a solid foundation and give you the confidence to flourish on the salon floor.

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Mary Cut

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 in D.E.V.E.L.O.P. Cutting Course
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Stationary Guide

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0:02 Hours
Comb Tension

Comb Tension
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Cutting Off Base

Cutting Off Base
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Knot Clipping

Knot Clipping
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All subscriptions will give you access to both B.A.S.E and D.E.V.E.L.O.P courses.

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Michael Belcastro

Michael Belcastro · Business Owner

Hairdresser & educator

Over his career Michael has honed his skills to become an expert in cutting with both classic and creative techniques, cultivating an extensive knowledge base in understanding all cutting methods and terminology. Intent on sharing his expertise within the industry, Michael has been able to instigate a new movement and mindset in hair through his bespoke education programs, 'B.Educated - Michael Belcastro'

Frequently Asked Questions

No matter where you are in your cutting journey, there's a place for you here. The B.A.S.E. Fundamentals program is perfect for beginners or those wanting to strengthen their foundational skills - we start with the nine fundamental haircuts and build from there. The D.E.V.E.L.O.P. Cutting Course offers advanced to classic techniques to expand your repertoire. Every tutorial is designed with real salon application in mind, so you can use what you learn immediately on your clients.
B.A.S.E. Fundamentals focuses on the building blocks of cutting - the nine fundamental haircuts that form the foundation of all haircutting. It emphasises the three core shapes and techniques that every stylist should master. D.E.V.E.L.O.P. Cutting Course is for stylists looking to refine and advance their skills with contemporary and creative techniques. The good news? Your subscription gives you access to BOTH programs, so you can learn at any level and revisit fundamentals whenever you need them.
Yes! Both Individual and Salon subscriptions include full access to B.A.S.E. Fundamentals and D.E.V.E.L.O.P. Cutting Course, plus all Free Mini How-To's. You also get access to our complete library of tutorials - that's 26+ programs and counting. New tutorials are added monthly, and you can watch and rewatch any tutorial as many times as you need.
We release a brand-new haircut tutorial every month. Each tutorial is technique-focused, so you can apply specific points to your own haircuts or use the entire haircut as shown. You'll receive access to both full-length and express video versions, plus downloadable head sheets and course notes. Once published, tutorials remain in your library to revisit anytime.
Salon plans give you a dashboard to manage your team's learning. You choose how many stylists need access (from 2-10+), and you get a free salon owner account included. From your dashboard, you can see who's completed which tutorials, track team progress, and reassign seats to different team members as needed. It's a simple way to keep your entire team upskilling together, and they can all learn during breaks or quiet periods without disrupting the salon.
Absolutely! The platform works on any device - phone, tablet, desktop, or laptop. Many stylists watch tutorials on their phones during breaks, commutes, or between appointments. Just log in with your account, grab your headphones, and you're learning. The tutorials are designed to be rewatched, so you can review techniques right before attempting them on a client.
You can cancel anytime - there are no lock-in contracts. Simply click "Cancel current subscription" in your account settings. You'll continue to have access to all tutorials until the end of your current billing period (whether that's the end of your monthly or annual subscription). If you're on a salon plan and need to reduce the number of stylists, you can adjust that in your settings as well.
Every tutorial includes full-length video instruction showing the complete haircut from start to finish, an express video version for quick review, downloadable head sheets with step-by-step visuals and written descriptions, course notes covering key techniques, and a quiz to test your knowledge. All haircuts are designed to be completed in real salon time, so you can see exactly how long each cut should take and apply it directly to your clients.

Testimonials

#What our hair salon & hair stylists say about us

Sara

Sara

Team and Education leader @ Salon KIIN

We have been fortunate to have Michael educate our team at Salon Kiin over the past 3-4 years in salon privately, and through the B.EDUCATED Contemporary.Refined and Start.Me Cutting Programs for junior and senior stylists.
As an educator Michael provides clear and supportive direction on all cutting he delivers, covering fundamental to advanced cutting techniques. He is able to support his education classes with visual aids, structural graphics, sectioning patterns, and a thorough understanding of natural hair growth patterns.
Michael's wealth of knowledge is evident in his explanations and demonstrations as he provides precision application on what particular cutting techniques will create for a client and their hair to ensure the stylist has the knowledge and skills to personalise haircuts beyond their education classes.

Emiliano Vitale

Emiliano Vitale

Director @ e Salon

We’ve spent the last couple of years working with Michael, and my team absolutely love him! Michael visits our salon once a month to teach his INDIVIDUALITY.Your.Program, which is tailored to my team’s individual needs, and there’s flexibility in either a full or half day workshop.
He has an innate ability to communicate and to help his students really understand something complicated, in a simple form.
He has an incredible ability to connect with people at all levels, and our team thoroughly enjoy each time he is in the salon. After each session, immediately the next day we can see the difference and our team really putting into practice what they had learned the day before.

Although Michael’s work is very technical and precise, there is a real commercial element to his work that can be used on a daily basis, which is invaluable in the salon environment. Michael’s ability to understand where everyone is at and adapt his education across all different levels, in the one class, and make everybody feel like they are the most important person in the room is truly inspiring.

Knowing Michael and his commitment to educating all levels of hairdressers, especially the younger ones with industry growth in mind, I think he is really deserving of winning this award, and we are truly grateful as a team that we have had the pleasure of welcoming him into our salon.

Wendy

Wendy

Director @ The Hairdresser

I have been in the hairdressing industry for over 30 years during this time have participated in many national and international Education training and workshops. Michael Belcastro's platform with monthly workshops exceeds all education I have experienced. Michael's unique approach is creative and inspiring that allows for aspiring and advanced hairdressers to explore multiple hairstyles and techniques with one mannequin building each month from the previous haircut. I don’t know of anyone to create this module that Michael has managed to achieve so perfectly.

Michael's nurturing approach encourages the stylist and promotes confidence with a range of new looks. This type of education taken back into the salon creates a unity within. Allowing the team to work together with the same terminology.

Michael Belcastro is the master of education. All my staff and myself have been a part of beducated.michael belcastro over the years and have had nothing but success when recreating looks from education we have attended.

Emma

Emma

Independent Stylist

Thank you so much for an excellent year of learning! I feel grateful. It has given me so much more confidence as i step up to the chair to cut hair. Having a plan, precise sectioning make it all so much easier. Thank you!

Chantelle

Chantelle

Stylist @ Studio 206

Michael I just wanted to say thank you for being such a great teacher over the past two years that I've been attending your classes. They have truly helped me grow so much and have boosted my confidence in cutting.

Thank you for giving me opportunities to help people with their cutting! Ha Ha! as scary as it was, I love teaching people and you defiantly inspire me. Thank you again Michael

Tami

Tami

Salon Owner @ Marlow Hair

Thank you Michael for a wonderful course, Bianca really enjoyed it. The knowledge she gained was invaluable and so much appreciated.

Alanna

Alanna

Hair stylist

Thank you Michael! You are an amazing teacher and I am very grateful for everything you taught us.

Kelly

Kelly

Salon Owner @ Lady K Hair Artistry

Thank you Michael. Holly spoke very highly of you and said how she enjoyed each class.

I will be sending our apprentices in your direction moving forward, so I'm sure you will be seeing lots more of us.

Gina

Gina

Salon Owner @ Keiraville Cut "n" Curl

Thank you so much for teaching Taya this year in a way that she understands. She has gained so much more confidence now with her cutting.

Isobel

Isobel

Owner @ WooHoo Salon

Michael, the girls have all thoroughly enjoyed themselves in your cutting course this year and we can't wait for next years girls to start!

Melissa

Melissa

Owner @ Studio 206

Michael thank you so much for Chantelle's training, she really is amazing. Thank you and I'm sure you will be seeing us again soon.

Anita

Anita

Owner @ The Hair Body Beauty

Thank you so much for guiding Ashley and your on going patients over the last year, she has truly loved every session and has come so far.

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