Modern techniques. Strong foundations. Real salon education.

Driven by education.

Education has always been at the heart of what we do every day. As hairstylists, salon owners, and educators, we believe the strongest stylists are built through a combination of technical skill, real salon experience, and understanding the why behind every technique.

Over the years, we have developed complete training programs for brand new stylists entering the industry, developed advanced workshops for experienced hairstylists, and created ongoing staff education programs to elevate consistency, confidence, and creativity behind the chair in our own space. Our education is built from the techniques we use every day in our own salon. They are practical, efficient, and designed for real clients.

Through years of refining our methods, we have developed our own complete haircutting system focused on precision, shape, movement, and customization. We’ve also created a signature colour education method, specializing in modern, dimensional colour techniques, thoughtful formulation, and salon friendly approaches for creating beautiful, low-maintenance, modern results.

As education continues to evolve, we are expanding our reach through our online education portal, bringing our methods, resources, and support to hairstylists beyond the classroom.

After years of teaching, mentoring, and building successful salon systems, we’re excited to continue growing our education offerings, including our upcoming apprenticeship program, designed to help salon owners develop their own stylists to build a strong technical foundation, gain real salon experience, and develop the confidence needed for a successful career.

At Foundation Hair Academy, we don’t just teach techniques. We teach the knowledge and strategy behind great hair.

EDUCATOR BIOS

Monet Goode

Founder

COURTENAY GIRARD

Passionate about education from the beginning, Courtenay completed training at Sassoon Toronto early in her career, and again 20 years later. Fuelled by her love of connecting with people she wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to meet, she completed a year-long teacher training program with Sassoon alumni Sally Rogerson, and has since combined her love for education and mentorship by building curriculums and developing critical support new stylists need.

In fact, Courtenay believes educating new stylists and seeing their progress and success is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

Her extensive education ranges from technical programs with industry leaders like celebrity colourist Tracey Cunningham, Jaye Edwards, Michael Kelly, Chris Weber, Becky Miller, Natalie McKell. Amelia Jane, and Kim Haberly, to receiving her Provincial Instructor’s Diploma from Vancouver Community College, a program dedicated to facilitating adult education at a college level.

Courtenay is also passionate about her work behind the chair, and specializes in lived-in colour, natural looking blondes, bobs, and layers.

Sales Manager

Emmet Marsh

MEGAN PRIDY

Getting her start in the hair industry at the age 15, Megan has built a highly successful career as not only an owner but as an educator for one of the world’s biggest professional brands, Kevin Murphy. She participates annually in advanced trainings with talented industry masters like Jaye Edwards, Becky Miller, David Cruise, Sally Rogerson, Amelia Jane, Kim Haberly, Natalie McKell and more.

Megan truly loves the creative outlet and fulfillment her job provides. Boosting people’s self esteem and making an impact in their lives makes her work rewarding and worthwhile.

A salon owner since 2013, Megan has trained many salon teams throughout her career to thrive in this very high demand industry, utilizing both her specialized technical skills and curated business approach. Her love of mentoring and connecting with the next generation of hairstylists inspires her to keep creating relevant education and mentorship opportunities.

Megan’s specialties as a stylist include creating lived-in colours and cuts as well as beautiful movement in heavier hair densities & textures. She has also been a bridal specialist for over 18 years and loves on location styling for wedding parties.

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