"With a passion for education, creativity and core values, [the Kohlers have] created a program and environment that students will love, parents will respect, and salon owners will value when hiring new talent. Graduates of the Kohler Academy will be primed for a great career, and they’ll benefit from the Kohlers’ personal and business connections to the best salons and spas in North America."

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Student Teams

Kohler Academy students have many opportunities to learn, contribute and apply their strengths outside of the classroom. Participating on student teams is another way to grow personally and professionally, hone your leadership skills and make a positive impact on Kohler Acdemy's student culture.

Kohler Academy’s Student Teams include:

Project F.A.M.E.

Project F.A.M.E. is editorial work at its best. Project F.A.M.E. takes an extreme look on how the Cosmetology and Skin industry play a part in the real world. The name standing for Fashion, Art, Music and Editorial projects let the students really work on turning their creative ideas into reality. From replicating magazine covers to recreating some of the most timeless beauty styles, Project F.A.M.E. really helps the student expand their creativity to it’s full potential.

D.R.E.A.M. Team

Public Relations is the name of the game and Design, Represent, Events, Ambassadors, and Marketing are the core elements. With these values in mind you will learn great skills in planning, creating, and executing events, along with developing professional abilities and phenomenal public speaking techniques. This team helps you grow both professionally and creatively.

Bumble & bumble Product Knowledge Team

For the person who wants to know everything and anything Bumble, the Bb PK Team is an in-depth and hands-on way of becoming a Bb pro. Not only do you master the Bumble blowout, but you will also gain extensive product knowledge about every product Bumble creates. The main focus of Bumble is to help teach students to be an NE Educator. The team prepares you to teach your peers to achieve the classic Bb looks.

Creative Nail Product Knowledge Team

If you thought glitter nail polish was artistic you ain’t seen nothing yet. With help from CND you will learn to create nail artwork like nothing you’ve ever seen before. You’ll use the latest techniques, master gels, and turn a simple nail into a master piece. You will learn knowledge that won’t only enhance our acrylics but will enhance your career as well.

Dermalogica Product Knowledge Team

This team creates a new meaning for the old saying “Beauty is only skin deep”. This PK team really helps define skin care and what it takes to keep your complexion at its best. Learn how to create a product regimen, how the different ingredients work with one another, and how to customize a retail experience for your guest. You will learn about the Dermalogica company as a whole and analyze their in-depth product line.

Makeup Team

Eye shadow, mascara, and lipstick are only the beginning. This team teaches everything from day makeup to theatrical makeup, from false lashes to product ingredients. You will learn not only how to apply makeup on others but you will learn how to perfect and transform your own makeup looks. This team definitely takes makeup application to a new level.

Color Team

Learning the color wheel is not just for art students. In this team you will focus on the law of colors and light theory. You will have a great understanding of color knowledge and how it relates to toners, semi-permanents, permanents and lighteners. With you broad knowledge of color you will be able to apply that to any color product line you work with.

Sculpting Team

This isn’t your average hair cut. In Sculpting Team you will master the four basic sculpting forms and then teach them to others. Perfecting each sculpture and teaching you how to personalize them to create your own work of art.