Facilitated by Melch Felarca
Founder & CEO of Michiko Salon & The Michiko Collective
As a hairstylist, Melch is internationally trained and recognized, bringing global techniques and standards into his work. His contributions to the industry have earned him the 2024 Most Promising Hair Stylist in Asia award from the Asia Hair Glory Awards, presented by the Malaysian Hair Dressing Association and has been featured in VOGUE Philippines.
About Lè Masterclass: Balayage Essentials
Balayage is one of the most requested salon services today—but achieving seamless, premium results requires more than just painting hair.
Le Masterclass: Balayage Essentials is a face-to-face training designed to help hairstylists understand the science, strategy, and execution behind beautiful balayage. Learn how to create intentional results through proper consultation, controlled lifting, strategic placement, formulation, and premium positioning.
What You'll Learn
Consultation & Client Assessment
Learn how to uncover what your client truly wants beyond the inspiration photo. Build trust, manage expectations, and recommend services with confidence.
Lightening Fundamentals & Undertones
Understand how hair lifts and why underlying pigments matter. Predict outcomes instead of relying on luck.
Foilyage & Hand-Painted Techniques
Explore modern balayage approaches used to create soft, dimensional results. Know when and why to use each technique.
Placement & Blending Strategies
Master sectioning, saturation, and placement principles that create seamless transitions and expensive-looking hair.
Formulation & Toning Logic
Take the guesswork out of color. Learn how to formulate intentionally based on undertones, hair history, and desired results.
Premium Positioning & Pricing
Learn how to communicate value, price confidently, and position balayage as a premium service worth investing in.
Live Demonstration & Expert Insights
Watch a complete balayage transformation from consultation to finish while understanding the thought process behind every decision.
​₱10,500
Training Investment
What's Included:
✓ Full-day face-to-face training
✓ Live balayage demonstration by Melch Felarca
✓ Hands-on practice
✓ Personalized coaching and technique correction
✓ Comprehensive learning materials
✓ Exclusive Le Masterclass: Balayage Essentials eBook
✓ L'Oréal Professionnel product freebies
✓ Certificate of Participation
✓ Exclusive access to insights and strategies used in premium salon settings
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Le Masterclass: Balayage Essentials isn't just a class.
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It's an investment in the stylist you're becoming.