academy x in your salon
Built on form. Delivered with precision.
Academy X in-salon education led by Aiden Xydis.
No filler. No fluff.
Just technical men's cutting & grooming training in your salon — real skills, real outcomes.
3 forms, developed to bring pure confidence in men's haircutting & grooming approach.
a breakdown of the 3 forms you will learn inside your full day with Aiden & academy x:
form one/
long layered haircut — the 70s shag / mod
Core learning:
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Sectioning with intent → map natural fall, reduce guesswork, build and maintain balance.
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Reading form through touch → use tension and weight to decide cut placement without relying only on sight.
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Sculpting movement → over-direct with precision so layers follow head shape and move fluidly.
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Blending transitions → choose between point cutting and blunt cutting to connect sections seamlessly.
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Form awareness → understand how each layer contributes to silhouette and balance.
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Extended focus:
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Build confidence shaping longer lengths without collapse.
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Learn when to cut for expansion vs. contraction of weight.
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Anticipate how hair will drop after release for predictable results.
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Outcome:
Stylists leave with a framework for longer layered forms that feel natural and move correctly. A precise method for cutting shag/mod shapes that balance structure with softness and just the right amount of natural texture.
form three/
the slick taper — modern slick back
Core learning:
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Precision sectioning → divide into clean, manageable panels for clarity at every stage.
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Reading head shape + growth → density, skull contour, and crown dictating taper flow.
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Guideline creation → place low, subtle anchors for length progression and symmetry.
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Blending transitions → eliminate harsh lines while maintaining direction.
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Slick back sculpting → manage tension + direction so hair sits polished without collapse.
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Edge detailing → refine nape, ears, and sideburns for a sharp professional finish.
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Extended focus:
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Diagnose head shape and density before cutting.
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Control disconnection between taper and slick back without visible breaks.
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Refine finishing skills that elevate the simplest taper into a premium service.
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Outcome:
Stylists learn a modern taper system that flows into a slick back. Clean, consistent, and adaptable — a foundation form that suits multiple client types, textures lengths.
form two/
medium length wolf haircut — the 90s flow
Core learning:
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Sectioning for balance → respect natural parting, density, and growth for controlled layering.
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Guiding the natural fall → angle adjustments that control silhouette and volume.
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Shape anchoring → crown and centre references that hold form while layering remains lived-in.
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Seamless connections → integrate top, sides, and back for one flowing shape.
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Fringe + perimeter detailing → micro-adjustments at temples and hairline that shift the whole cut.
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Extended focus:
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Learn to deliver a textured, “lived-in” look without losing control of form.
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Develop eye for balance in asymmetric density.
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Understand the difference between structured layers vs. collapsed layers.
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Outcome:
Stylists gain the ability to cut wolf forms that merge structure and chaos. A versatile system for modern, textured shapes that remain client-wearable.
investment + structure
Course fee: $1,900 + GST
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Covers up to 3 team members
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Each additional team member: $350 + GST
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Duration: 7 hours
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Morning → live demonstration by Aiden Xydis of Academy x 3 forms
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Afternoon → hands-on cutting working through 3 Academy x forms
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Included in course fee:
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3 x professional dummy heads (extra heads available at $150 each)
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Academy X workbook
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Detailed head sheets for each form
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Structured system notes for ongoing practice
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Payment terms:
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50% deposit required on booking
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50% balance due in the week of education
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Academy X is a one-day intensive course designed to rewire how your team sees and executes men’s cutting & form.
It’s technical, adaptable, and built for the salon floor with immediate results.
One system. Three forms. Real outcomes.
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