Learn To Navigate The Wheel

The CWC Wheel Of Proportions

A structured way to use the color wheel as a formulating tool, so every tonal decision becomes something you can see and control.

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Stylists From Around The World...

They’re mapping their formulas directly on the wheel, across brands, across countries, and across experience levels. From salon floors to advanced educators, this system is being applied successfully with all color lines.


Most color education stops here.

At labeling the wheel and teaching neutralization. But labeling isn’t the same as navigating. And knowing how to cancel isn’t the same as knowing how to create.

Directional Color Mapping™ teaches you how to use the wheel as a decision-making tool, not just as a reference chart. It becomes your guide for choosing tonal direction with intention.

Learn Directional Color Mapping™ Inside Our Foundations of Color Theory Class.


This two part hybrid class is designed for stylists who already have a solid grasp of basic color theory and basic color mixing principles.

✨️Newer to color learning? Start with our Basics of Color Theory and/or our Color Mixing Course first. They build the foundation you need so that when you get to Foundations, everything clicks.

Available Foundation's Class Dates Here

✨️Have a salon team you'd like to get training for? 

Fill Out Our Salon Education Request Form Here



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Our visual approach to tone selection takes the guesswork out of formulation