Tonya Stylist's Only Chicago Appearance of 2026...

Global wedding hair trendsetter Tonya Stylist returns to Chicago for an exclusive 2026 Master Class with Rare Bird Beauties, her only Chicago appearance of the year. 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn firsthand from one of the industry’s most influential bridal educators.

OVERVIEW

When and where do the Master Classes take place?

Thursday September 3rd
9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Rare Bird Beauties Studio  
2248 W. Grand Ave. Chicago IL, 60612

Schedule:

9:30 - 2:30 | Demo Portion

2:30 - 3:30 | Lunch for Hands-On Ticket Holders

3:30 - 6:00 | Hands-On Portion

Ticket Pricing

$480 | Demo

$910 | Demo + Hands-On (includes lunch)

Who are these classes suitable for?

Experienced bridal hair artists wanting to master the unique styles of Tonya Stylist.

Why should I take this class?

As bridal hair artists, we must always be nurturing our craft and investing in self education to strengthen our skill sets and careers. If we are not constantly growing our knowledge, we are falling behind on requested styles from brides. Taking a Masterclass from Tonya Stylist is a very rare chance to learn from one of the world's best. The experience will be infinitely beneficial to any hair artist's career.

Who is Tonya Stylist?

Tonya Stylist is a world renowned hairstylist and founder of Tonya Stylist Online School. Her styles are being worn by tens of thousands of brides every year. She boasts a half million followers on instagram and her name is known by hairstylists and brides to be around the world.

Tonya Stylist Instagram

What you can expect.

Intensive, hands-on, fully-focused Masterclass covering the skills hair artists need for a thriving bridal hair career. Students will first observe Tonya create her hair styles in the demo portion. Then students will recreate those hairstyles under the guidance of Tonya in the Hands-On Portion of the day. Tonya will explain many details to help students truly understand hair, not only with step by step instruction, but also regarding preparation and what different options could be used on different types of hair.

What and how many hairstyles will I be learning?

Tonya will teach 3 different bridal hair styles during the Demo Portion. Students will then choose which styles to recreate in the Hands-On Portion

What am I required to bring, and what about lunch?

Each student must bring their own model or mannequin if attending the Hands-On Portion of the day. Lunch will be provided for those with Demo + Hands-On tickets. Lunch is not provided for those with Demo Only tickets.

THE MASTERCLASS FORMAT

The Masterclass day is broken down into 2 portions.

• 1) Demo Portion 

• 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

• Tonya Stylist will demonstrate 3 sought after hairstyles on models and explain in fine detail techniques, products and step-by-step process of each hairstyle creation.

• Students observe and take notes as the lesson is given.

• Students are encourage to ask questions to Tonya while she creates the styles

• Students may take video during the demo for later use

• 20 seats available for the demo portion

• 2) Hands-On Portion

• 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

• Students perform 1 of the previously demonstrated hairstyles on models of their own.

• Tonya Stylist will be present to assist and give direction.

• 10 seats available for the Hands-On Portion

PRICING  & TICKET FORMAT

Tickets are available in the following format: 

• Demo Portion Only: $480
• Demo + Hands-On Portion: $910

HAIRSTYLES TONYA WILL BE TEACHING DURING DEMO PORTION:

LIST OF SUGGESTED TOOLS FOR DEMO + HANDS ON PARTICIPANTS: