Johnny Ramirez Academy

Education

The Education Philosophy

Johnny Ramirez Academy is the education platform for Johnny’s techniques, perspective and real-world experience. The classes are grounded in the philosophy of Ollin, the Nahuatl word for movement: the belief that great artistry is never static and that continued growth comes through practice, education and evolution.

Across each experience, Johnny shares not only how he creates his signature Lived-In Color, but how he thinks through consultation, technique, client experience, career development and business. The goal is to help artists strengthen their eye, understand the reasoning behind every decision and bring what they learn back to their own work.

01

Look and Learn

Master Class

Experience Lived-In Color through the eyes of Johnny Ramirez.

In this immersive Look and Learn, Johnny breaks down the technique, thought process and attention to detail behind the signature color that has defined his career. From consultation and placement to formulation, timing and finishing, he demonstrates how he approaches each client individually to create natural, dimensional color designed to grow out beautifully.

Great color is only one part of building a successful career. Johnny also shares lessons from behind the chair and behind the business, including how to create an unforgettable client experience, photograph your work, build your brand and use social media to grow your clientele.

You’ll learn

  1. 01Consultation
  2. 02Lived-In Color technique
  3. 03Placement and formulation
  4. 04Timing and efficiency
  5. 05Tips and techniques
  6. 06Before-and-after photography
  7. 07Social media and brand building
02

Technique in Practice

Hands On Experience

Go beyond watching the technique and experience it for yourself.

This intimate class gives colorists the opportunity to work alongside Johnny Ramirez and his team while executing the Lived-In Color process on a live model. Johnny guides you through each step, from consultation and color strategy to placement, formulation and finishing, while helping you refine your technique and understand the reason behind every decision.

The goal is not simply to copy a formula. It is to develop your eye, strengthen your technique and give you the confidence to adapt what you learn to the clients sitting in your own chair.

You’ll learn

  1. 01Consultation
  2. 02Lived-In Color technique
  3. 03Placement and formulation
  4. 04Color correction strategy
  5. 05Finishing
  6. 06Before-and-after photography
03

Shadow Experience

Spend a Day with Johnny

Step inside Johnny Ramirez’s world for a day.

This exclusive shadow experience gives you an inside look at how Johnny works behind the chair, from the consultation and creative process to the smallest details that shape each finished result.

You’ll observe real clients, real transformations and real problem-solving, including Johnny’s signature Lived-In Color and complex color corrections. Throughout the day, Johnny shares his approach to building client trust, creating consistency, developing a successful career and maintaining the standards and culture behind Ollin.

No stage. No scripted demonstration. Just a real day behind the chair and the opportunity to see how Johnny approaches his craft in real time.

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Beverly HillsNew York CityMiami

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