HBE In-Person Education Upcoming Classes 2026
The HBE Method:
The Blueprint
April 26–27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
Midtown Manhattan
The Blueprint is where you will gain the foundational knowledge and essential skills that will allow you to start charging premium prices, while simultaneously prioritizing the health of your clients' hair. Unlike other hair extension courses, The Blueprint is a comprehensive, step by step guide, covering everything from the concepts, hands on techniques and a full business framework that will give you all the tools necessary to be your own boss from day 1.
You will develop the critical thinking required to assess each client as a unique canvas, then apply the HBE Method with intention, adjusting density, placement, tension, and weight distribution, based on what their hair can safely support and what the client’s lifestyle demands. This is the technical training behind a luxury K-Tip service with integrity, one that clients will get on a plane for.
The tools you learn here become a framework for making correct decisions under real conditions so every application is approached correctly, safely, and beautifully. When a K-Tip artist can execute a high level of care with consistency, it changes outcomes for clients and the standard you are able to command for yourself.
- Payment plans now available. You can either pay in full (credit/debit card or Buy Now, Pay Later options like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, or Zip) or choose our in-house 4-installment plan.
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The HBE Method:
The Artistry
July 26–27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
Midtown Manhattan
HBE Artistry is the class where technique turns into design. You move beyond application and into color theory and texture alchemy. Building bespoke blends from single donor hair, engineering non-chemical color solutions, shifting texture and density with intention, and encapsulation of strips, blending bulk hair, and pre-bonded hair. The result is a level of customization that cannot be copied, a standard that commands premium pricing, and a skill set that makes this class a non-negotiable for anyone serious about luxury extensions.
- Payment plans now available. You can either pay in full (credit/debit card or Buy Now, Pay Later options like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, or Zip) or choose our in-house 4-installment plan.
The Complete HBE Method Bundle
April 26–27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
July 26–27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM both days
Midtown Manhattan
Blueprint builds the foundation. Artistry builds the advanced control and customization. Take both as the only K-Tip education you’ll ever need, and leave with a complete method you can repeat on any client, at a luxury standard.
Bundle both classes. Save $1,000.
- Payment plans now available. You can either pay in full (credit/debit card or Buy Now, Pay Later options like Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, or Zip) or choose our in-house 4-installment plan.
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HBE Method: The Blueprint
What You Get:
Not only are you attending the most detailed K-Tip focused program on the market, you will be taught by the most in demand K-Tip expert in the country. HBE is known for a straightforward approach, with emphasis on critical thinking and a layered support system that prepares you before, during, and after.
Here's How:
K-Tip Blueprint ($2,500 value)
- A comprehensive 14 module virtual training course designed to help you build your K-Tip knowledge before you arrive for HBE Baseline, and also reinforce your skills thereafter.
- Three months of unlimited access, opens 1 month prior to HBE Baseline
- Includes:
- Determining Candidacy and Conducting Consultations
- Working with Various Hair Types (Fine, Course, Wavy & Curly Hair)
- Sectioning
- Keratin Bond Application Techniques
- Cutting & Blending
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
- Three independent hair vendors you can use to source Slavic hair
- All the necessary forms, contracts, waivers, service agreements, and aftercare instructions for your business
NEW Video Bank exclusive for HBE The Blueprint students
- Three months of unlimited access, opens 1 month prior to HBE The Blueprint
- A brand new, never before seen bank of updated K-Tip tutorials to help you hone in on bonding skills, texture work and hacks you can review before major installs or on cozy Friday nights.
Join our community @hairbyesteredu (one month free access)
- Opens day after HBE Baseline
- Nearly 300 posts on advanced K-Tip techniques and tutorials
- Access to our private WhatsApp group where you can connect with peers worldwide, ask questions, get feedback, and stay supported while you build momentum
In The Room
Day 1:
- Hands on practice in a small group setting with a head HBE instructor
- Learn about porosity, texture, and approach.
- Customization of factory bonds
- Haircuts and styling with K-Tips
- Working with fine hair
- Rolling a pearl bond
- Safe K-Tip removals
Day 2:
- Continue with hands on application
- A downloadable business framework file you can implement immediately, including strategy, socials, structure, and action steps that align with a healthy hair first luxury service.
- HBE Method Business Framework
- Transition from offering K-Tips, to being known for them
- Practical roadmap focused on pricing structure, offer packaging, retention strategy, and client conversion
- Earn 6+ figures within one year with just 2 K-tip installs per week
- Language and structure for consultations so clients understand what they are investing in and why your standards matter
- Incorporating K-Tips with other methods
✓ Stuffed Swag Bag
✓ Catered breakfast and lunch both days
✓ 15% student discount on HBE Haus of Hair for in-person purchases
Who This Class Is For
- Extension specialists at any stage
- While HBE Baseline is a foundational class, even advanced K-Tip stylists often need to unlearn big brand habits and adopt a healthy hair first methodology.
- Stylists adding K-Tips to an existing menu, or refining their execution
- For building a premium service with high standards and stronger outcomes.
- Advanced stylists elevating artistry and business foundation
- Focused on texture incorporation, higher level customization, and luxury level positioning.
- Advanced Techniques
- Real-Time Feedback
- Expert-Level Support
- Advanced Techniques
- Real-Time Feedback
- Expert-Level Support
- Advanced Techniques
- Real-Time Feedback
- Expert-Level Support
- Advanced Techniques
- Real-Time Feedback
- Expert-Level Support
- Advanced Techniques
- Real-Time Feedback
- Expert-Level Support
HBE Method: The Artistry
What You Learn:
What the HBE Method teaches does not currently exist in the market: the ability to design and engineer transformations that surpass lengthening application.
Maximize your inventory and your profitability, while mastering advanced skills that fewer than 1% of extension specialists can execute.
Here's How:
The Art of K-Tips ($2,500 value)
- Three months of unlimited access, opens one month prior to HBE Artistry in-person class
- A comprehensive 8 module virtual training + 6 hour pre-recorded livestream course structured to help build your advanced K-Tip knowledge before you arrive for HBE Artistry, and a library you can return to after for reinforcement
- Over 10 hours of advanced K-Tip education
Free Access to our private community @hairbyesteredu (one month free)
- Opens day after HBE Artistry
- Nearly 300 posts on advanced K-Tip techniques and tutorials
- Access to our private WhatsApp group where you can connect with peers worldwide, ask questions, get feedback, and stay supported while you build momentum
2 days Hands-On: In the Room
- Understanding single donor hair, cuticle alignment, virgin status, and detect synthetic fibers or blends.
- Customize pre-bonded K-Tips: break down and re-bond factory bonds, add keratin and build highlights and lowlights.
- Bond bulk hair into strips and individual K-Tips
- Manual bonding and strip machine encapsulation
- Blending bulk hair in a hackle or with a comb
- Learning how to work with a drawing card
- HBE Core 5 (our proprietary ponytail blending method): build backstock, create 20 plus tones and service a diverse range of clientele
- Strategy session on client pricing, strategy, marketing and business growth
- Non-chemical color and texture manipulation using single donor hair
HBE Masterclass Student Handbook (sent 1 week prior)
Your all-in-one, updated resource packed with:
- Marketing, pricing, and business strategies for elevating client services
- Ponytail investment plan and profit breakdown
- Color theory and blending formula
Who This Class Is For:
Advanced extension artists committed to specializing in K-Tips and investing in mastery.
- Stylists who want to become highly in demand by offering a truly customized, luxury K-Tip service.
- Specialists ready to deepen their understanding of sourcing and evaluating hair, with strong quality control standards.
- Artists who want to master manipulation and customization, including blending, tone shifting, texture work, and strategic application design.
✓ Stuffed Swag Bag
✓ Catered breakfast and lunch both days
✓ 15% discount HBEHausofHair in person (Exclusive in-person pricing on bulk and bonded hair)
✓ $1,000 Discount for Bundled Courses
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Whether you prefer to pay it all upfront or split it into smaller steps, your seat is locked in.
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The HBE Method: The Blueprint
April 26–27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
One-Time Payment
$5,000
Pay the full amount upfront using your preferred payment method.
1 PAYMENT OF $5,000HBE Method: The Artistry
July 26-27, 2026 (Sunday & Monday)
One-Time Payment
$5,000
Pay the full amount upfront using your preferred payment method.
1 PAYMENT OF $5,000In-House Payment Plan (4 Installments)
$1,250
If you’re not approved for a BNPL option, you can enroll through our in-house payment plan.
4 PAYMENTS OF $1,250The HBE Method: Bundle Offer
Get both The HBE Method 2026 Masterclasses at a discounted price!
One-Time Payment
$9,000
Pay the full amount upfront using your preferred payment method.
1 PAYMENT OF $9,000In-House Payment Plan (4 Installments)
$2,250
If you’re not approved for a BNPL option, you can enroll through our in-house payment plan.
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What Our Students Say
Jose Ramos
Attending @hairbyesters very first master class was truly a 10/10 experience. From start to finish, everything felt elevated and luxurious. The production, the attention to detail, and the way Ester poured into each of us was unmatched. What I appreciated most was that she didn't hold anything back—no gatekeeping, just pure knowledge.
Sarah Martinez
The K-Tip Masterclass exceeded all my expectations! Ester's hands-on approach and willingness to share her expertise made this the best investment in my career. The techniques I learned have already transformed my client work.
Lisa Thompson
Worth every penny! The masterclass handbook alone is packed with resources I use daily. The 3-month course access has been invaluable for reviewing techniques. Highly recommend to any serious stylist!
Maria Johnson
Incredible training experience! The hands-on practice, expert feedback, and supportive environment made learning K-Tips so much easier. My confidence behind the chair has skyrocketed since taking this class.
Taylor Chen
Ester's masterclass is a game-changer. The business strategies, pricing guidance, and technical skills I gained have helped me increase my prices and attract dream clients. Best education investment I've made!
Rachel Williams
From the swag bag to the catered meals to the expert instruction—every detail was thoughtfully planned. Ester genuinely cares about helping stylists succeed. Grateful for this experience and the community it connected me to!
