At Curated Cutting, our mission is simple: to provide quality hands-on education rooted in lived-in hair for professionals at every stage of their career. From refining foundational skills to advanced cutting techniques, our classes are designed to help stylists elevate their craft with confidence. Each class is designed to be intimate, with hands-on guidance and personalized feedback from our education team at every step of the way.
Anh Co Tran, Founder & Lead Educator
Anh is an entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, the founder of Lived-in Hair, and brand ambassador. He currently serves as the Global Creative Director for Milbon. But in addition to these things, Anh has always had a commitment to hair education and over 18 years of experience as a teacher to students all across the US and around the world. Anh’s teaching resume includes Toni & Guy, KMS, L’Oréal Pro, Dyson Pro, A.R.T., Beauty Faire Brazil, and more. Since his own early days of training at Toni & Guy, Curated Cutting is a direct reflection of Anh’s desire to find new ways to support the industry and give professionals an intimate approach.
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“It brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction to meet like-minded individuals who also have a passion and dedication to elevating their craft. I hope to share these professional skills with you and provide you with direct and personal training at one of our upcoming classes. See you in class!” – Anh Co Tran
Daniel Kim, Lead Educator
Daniel is a hairstylist with a decade of experience in the industry. He started his journey as a hairstylist at the young age of 17 and has since then had the opportunity to work with some of the top names in the industry. In addition to his work as a stylist, Daniel also had the privilege of working with L’Oreal, where he gained valuable knowledge and skills. He has also served as the lead educator for Curated Cutting since its founding nine years ago. Daniel constantly seeks new ways to expand his knowledge and improve his craft, and he is dedicated to providing his clients with the best possible service and experience.
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Nina Adado, Educator
Nina has been learning from and working with leading figures in the industry, such as Anh Co Tran. In addition to working in the film/tv industry, and behind the chair, Nina has been a member of the education team at Curated Cutting for the past seven years. As an artist and educator, she is known for her cuts that feature her own effortless, deconstructed style. She is an award-winning hairstylist, recognized for her contributions on The Santa Clauses (Disney+).
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2026 In-Person Class Schedule
This year, we’re excited to bring a lineup of in-person education to each coast, teaching our Fundamentals Hands-On, Mastery I, and Mastery II Classes. Each class offers mannequin demonstrations, personalized instruction, one-on-one guidance, and a Curated Cutting curriculum designed to expand your technical skillsets while deepening your understanding of the foundation behind lived-in hair. Explore our upcoming classes and work directly with our educators.
Have You Seen Our New Streaming Classes?
Unable to attend in person? Curated Cutting now offers online streaming classes, allowing you to learn Anh’s professional cutting techniques from anywhere. Classes are available to rent for one week of access or purchase for lifetime access. Check out our Streaming Classes today.
Ready to Elevate Your Craft?
Whether you’re new to lived-in hair and dry cutting or looking to refine your techniques, join us in 2026 and take your skills to the next level! Enroll in our In-Person Classes to secure your spot. For more information about what classes are right for you, reach out to info@curatedcutting.com or text/call 424-522-9285.
