Celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to build a career in celebrity and editorial hairstyling. You may know his work from Rachel Zegler, Addison Rae, Meg Stalter, and Barbie Ferreira – and on Sunday, July 12, Hawkins is hosting his debut masterclass at the Academy of Hair in Culver City, California — and he’s sharing the insider roadmap he’s spent years developing.
Running from 9 AM to 4:30 PM and presented in partnership with Donna Bella Hair, where he’s a Pro Extentionist, and SexyHair, the event is designed for working hairstylists and emerging beauty pros ready to level up. Expect coverage on red carpet prep, hair extension techniques, content creation, social media strategy, attracting high-profile clients, and breaking into the entertainment industry — the kind of knowledge that typically stays behind closed doors.
“Celebrity hair is honestly the easy part. Building a career is the hard part. This masterclass is everything I wish someone had taught me when I was starting out—from creating beautiful red carpet hair to building relationships, growing your business, and standing out in today’s industry. It’s equal parts hair education, career coaching, and the kind of honest advice nobody tells you until it’s too late,’ Hawkins shares with The Tease.
Two ticket tiers are available: General Admission ($100) gets you into the three-hour styling masterclass plus lunch from 9 AM to 1 PM, while the VIP Experience ($150) runs the full day through 4:30 PM and includes extended education, additional insider coaching, and one-on-one time with Hawkins and other industry insiders.
