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707 Umbrella Academy
Join Our Salon Training & Education Program


About Our Program
Our salon education and training program offers a comprehensive approach to mastering the art of hair styling. It includes weekly classes that combine group sessions and one-on-one instruction to cater to individual learning needs. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with mannequin heads and have opportunities to work on real models, allowing you to perfect your skills. The program is led by an expert hair duo in Chicago and takes place in both our Old Town and Lincoln Park locations, providing both a top-notch learning experience and an inspiring environment.
* HANDS ON LEARNING
While we always emphasize the importance of fundamental skills, our education program is designed to take you from theory to practice. You’ll start with foundational knowledge, then progress to working on mannequins, and ultimately gain hands-on experience with real models. This step-by-step approach ensures you develop the practical skills and expertise needed to become a successful and expert hair stylist.
* STRUCTURED LESSONS
Our education program is designed to cater to your current skill level with structured classes that build from where you are. We cover essential topics such as color theory, cutting and styling fundamentals, and hands-on practice. In addition to these core areas, we offer workshops on crucial industry skills like client acquisition, managing a busy schedule, and personal marketing. This comprehensive approach ensures you not only master technical skills but also thrive in the business side of hair styling.
* EXPERT EDUCATORS
In our program, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Patricia & Eliot Munro, a respected and talented expert duo in the field of hair styling. Their extensive experience and skill will provide you with invaluable insights and guidance throughout your training. Patricia and Eliot each bring their own unique training techniques and styles to ensure you gain a well versed understanding of the material.
* TEAM ORIENTED TRAINING
At 707 Hair Studios, we prioritize team-oriented training, emphasizing growth and learning as a cohesive unit. This collaborative approach ensures that everyone benefits from shared knowledge and experiences, helping each team member excel together. We whole heartedly believe that we can all learn and grow from each other.
* CONTINUED EDUCATION HOURS
Our program offers the continued education hours required to maintain your stylist license in the state of Illinois. This ensures that you meet state requirements while staying updated on the latest industry practices and techniques.
ABOUT OUR EDUCATORS

PATRICIA MUNRO
Patricia Munro brings over 23 years of experience to her role as a leading figure in the hair industry. After serving as an education director for 13 years, she founded Patricia Marie Salon in 2014, which she later rebranded to 707 Hair Studios with her husband, Eliot Munro, in 2020. Their salon has become a beacon of love and kindness in the Chicago hair industry. Patricia is deeply passionate about education and is dedicated to nurturing talent and helping individuals find their way from assistants to the floor.

ELIOT MUNRO
Eliot studied at some of the most prestigious salons in Chicago. He grew as a stylist following many talented hairdressers around the world. A curly hair and balayage expert, Eliot is an expert in hair and interpersonal professional communication. As a hairstylist, filmmaker, and musician, Eliot has mastered the intersection of his art, connecting his passions of video and performance to 707 through the 707 Social Club, a collection of community get-togethers on the basis of art.