Think in Blocks | Look & Learn with Makoto Iwaya

What makes a block of color feel intentional? In Think in Blocks, guest educator Makoto Iwaya shares how he translates a reference palette into a hair color design that suits the person wearing it.

What you’ll learn

• See how the size and placement of color blocks change the balance of a look.
• Follow Makoto’s process from a reference palette to a design for an individual client.
• Take away ideas for using color blocking and contrast in your own salon work.

Meet Makoto Iwaya

Makoto has spent 23 years working exclusively with hair color, from Tokyo to Amsterdam. He is known for experimenting with placement, contrast, and the way color changes as hair moves.

Seminar details

• Date Monday, November 16, 2026
• Time 12:00-15:00
• Venue The Color College, Joop Geesinkweg 801, 1114 AB Amsterdam-Duivendrecht
• Format In-person Look & Learn for hairstylists and colorists
• Language English

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