Education
Unlock your potential with InTeXT Hair Academy revolutionary approach to hair education. Our programs are designed to equip you with unique skills and techniques that set you apart in the industry. Explore our offerings and discover how we can elevate your artistry.
CONTOURVATION™: The Foundation of InTeXT Artistry Education
At the core of InTeXT Artistry education is CONTOURVATION—a cutting philosophy that unites contour and elevation to create truly three-dimensional haircuts.
CONTOURVATION™ is built on the understanding that every haircut exists within two converging planes:
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The evolving bone structure of the head
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The softness, sharpness, and movement of the facial features
By uniting these two planes, CONTOURVATION™ allows the artist to design haircuts that move beyond the silhouette and into the internal architecture of the hair.
Cutting With Intelligence, Not Templates
Through CONTOURVATION™, artists learn how to:
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Read and respect the natural contour of the head
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Apply elevation with intention
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Control weight, movement, and internal layering
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Personalize each haircut based on structure, not trends
This system breaks the head into defined areas, creating a complete understanding of how hair behaves in each zone. Elevation becomes purposeful, structure becomes predictable, and movement becomes controllable.
Transforming the Haircut From the Inside Out
While the silhouette may define the first impression, CONTOURVATION™ transforms the haircut internally.
By understanding structure and movement, artists can:
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Create softness without collapse
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Maintain sharpness without harshness
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Design haircuts that evolve beautifully as the hair grows
When combined with InTeXT Artistry Cut Shears, CONTOURVATION™ gives artists the freedom to execute fearless point cutting, deep detailing, and precision layering—safely, fluidly, and confidently.
Intext artistry cut: Two-day hands-on seminar
Presented by InTeXT Hair Academy and created by Creative Director & Founder Pat DeVito, this intensive seminar introduces stylists to the innovative InTeXT ArTistry Cut System. It's a precision haircutting method designed to enhance technique, reduce fear in haircutting, and empower stylists through understanding the deep mechanics of hair structure and movement.
Curriculum overview
Day 1 focuses on theory and foundational techniques, including understanding bone structure, elements of design, directional parting, and the Contourvation cutting system. Day 2 delves into layering, advanced cuts, and men’s design, refining internal movement, building volume, and customizing cuts based on head shape.
Included with seminar registration
Your registration includes 2 full days of intensive training, a certified InTeXT ArTistry Certificate, an InTeXT ArTistry Cut Shear developed specifically for the contourvation cutting system, and access to ongoing support and future classes via InTeXT Hair Academy.
Intext artistry cut
This class is more than just a cutting class—it's a philosophy and a system. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of hair movement, tools to cut with confidence, and a refined system that promotes precision, design, and conservation. As Pat DeVito says, “We are not here to cut more. We are here to cut smarter.”
