We are so excited to have you join us in 

Nashville, TN  

February 22nd - 27th 2025!

First, I want to personally thank all of you for choosing Foundation Hair Extensions and coming to my class. We know there are a lot of methods out there, we are honored you chose us! Teaching is a true joy in my life that feeds my soul! I appreciate you all making that possible for me!

Truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Here is my cell phone number in case you don’t already have it, 801.787.0378. Please save my number and if you run into any problems, please call me! Also, I will have two assistants helping me at this class to ensure everyone has plenty of one-on-one help. Lexie (My little sister, aka Lou) 801.616.9985 and Janae 435.592.4934, please save their numbers as well. About a week or two prior to class I will be sending out a group text including everyone attending this retreat. Some of you will be flying in from other states and if any of you would like to meet up at the airport and share an Uber, Lyft, or taxi to the house, you can communicate via the group text. Riding together is a great option! It gives you the opportunity to meet each other on the way to class and saves you each some money. Please keep me informed on who is riding with who and when you will be arriving! Just so I know everyone is taken care of and safe! I like to keep track of all my people!

All FINAL invoices have been sent so MAKE SURE your payment terms are taken care of. You will not be allowed to attend if you're not paid in full or agreed & signed the financing terms. If you have any questions or are unsure about your payment status & terms please contact:

Jess @ 801.404.4950.  

Here is all the information you need to be prepared for class:

 House Address: 

841 Lischey Avenue

Nashville, TN 37207

(We will be staying in two very pretty townhomes, #841 and #843)

Check In: 

February 22nd, 2025

Check in is at 5 pm. Not earlier! Please do not try to check in earlier than the scheduled check in time as this can create issues with the hosting company (VRBO or Airbnb) and us getting the property ready for class and your arrival. This is a bit like Christmas morning.

So, please be respectful of the check in time.

If you are flying in much earlier and need to stow your luggage, Nashville actually has some great luggage storage options. Lexie and I have frequently done this in Nashville, as we teach here a lot. It is a great option if you have extra time and want to explore the city. We have always had a good experience Stow Station and She’s Got Baggage.

Check Out: 

February 27th, 2025

Check out is at 10am. Please make sure you check with us on the requirements of check out prior to leaving, as every house has different requirements. (Stripped bedding, garbage bagged, dishes in dishwasher, towels, etc.) We never know what is required until the night before check out. We want to be respectful of the property and their rules. 

Food: 

The night of arrival we always make a group trip to the grocery store or order groceries and have them delivered to the house, depending on the city we are in. So please don’t feel like you have to pack food if you don’t want to. We will get groceries once you arrive! In Nashville we typically have groceries delivered. Apps such as Shipt, Walmart +, or Instacart all work great. We like to have breakfasts, lunches, snacks, etc…=’p at the house. You're welcome to store everything in the kitchen and the refrigerator(s). There are coffee pots available for our coffee drinkers! All I ask is that everyone be respectful of everyone else’s things! Please do not eat something or use something that isn’t yours without asking first! I encourage you to be very thoughtful about meals. Everyone buys way more food than needed- which is better than running out- but throwing money away isn't fun either. Please be thoughtful about your meal planning and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Dinners:

We will be going out each night for dinners and hope that you will join us! This is a special part of class. And for those that attend, you get a lot more out of class at these dinners. I encourage you to join us! However, it is not required. I have to make reservations in advance because we are such a large group. So please contact me if there is a night you are NOT planning on joining us. Otherwise, I will count you in every night. We may have some local alumni who will be coming to join us for dinners and to meet you all as well! This is a part of what makes our culture so special! I’m excited for you to get to know them too. If you have a special diet, any food allergies, or issues with certain types of food- PLEASE reach out to me and let me know as soon as possible!!! This way I can take that into consideration when finalizing our dining reservations. I am a foodie and love to eat! We try to pick reasonable, but good restaurants! I will be including the list of restaurants and reservation information in the group text so you can check out the menus and pricing in advance. Please look over these menus after receiving the group text and let me know if you will not be joining us for any of the dinners.

Accommodations: 

We will be staying in two gorgeous, side-by-side townhomes in East Nashville. They are very close to downtown and conveniently located.

As with any rental property, we will have to be mindful about noise, smoking, and vehicles. I will include more information about rules in the group text. However, I want to make it very clear that I expect everyone to be respectful of these rules and the property. Please treat it as if it were your family's home. You will be responsible for any fees incurred at your expense. You agree to this by attending the class. 

 I try to avoid bunk rooms if I can, however with a group as large as ours it is usually impossible. Everyone will definitely have their very own cozy bed, but everybody should plan on a roommate. Unless attending with a friend, and you have requested to stay together in a king bed. To be honest, this is part of what we love about our retreats! The relationships and friendships that are built through staying together are amazing! It’s like a giant sleepover. Honestly, I have seen some of the most amazing lifelong friendships come from sharing a room at class! Our Alumni will frequently tell you that whoever stays in the bunk room walks away with the MOST from the class. This is absolutely true. I've witnessed it time and time again. This class provides a unique opportunity to make friends and network with fellow stylists across the nation. This is part of what makes our culture and community so unique and special!

Staying In Nashville:

A lot of our classes are held in Nashville and we've learned a few things for those that are visiting for the first time. First, at 10:00 pm almost every restaurant becomes a bar. They send bouncers around to ID everyone. If you are not of age, they will ask you to leave- even if you are in the middle of dinner. I have witnessed this personally. This plays a huge part in why we choose the specific restaurants that we do and the timing of our reservations. Just be mindful of this IF you are NOT planning on joining us and are making other plans. IF YOU ARE UNDER AGE, please contact me so I can plan accordingly. Please don’t stress about this! We almost always have girls who are underage- Lou was under age for the first few years when we were teaching in Nashville all the time. I can recommend lots of activities! Just call me!

If you get carsick or motion sickness, I highly recommend getting BONINE (better than Dramamine and will not make you drowsy) for uber or lyft rides. It is an over the counter medicine you can get at most drug stores and Amazon.

Items You Need For Class:

• Shears (only one pair needed)

• Flat Iron

• Any favorite clips you love. (you will get my favorites in your kit, but we all like different things. So, if you have favorites- please feel free to bring them.)

• A Tripod (You MUST have a tripod for class! So please please please make sure that you have a good one!) Also, please make sure your tripod has rubber foot pads! Please call me with any questions. 

 Attending Alumni:

 Please bring your ENTIRE KIT! You should already have everything that you need in the kit you received in your original class. So please make sure to bring it with you- INCLUDING your mannequin and a TRIPOD as well! Please make sure you have one! I will not be bringing any. 

We are so excited you are coming to join us in welcoming these new Alumni, and expanding your knowledge and skills!

YOUR RETREAT ITINERARY

• Night Of Arrival •

The night everyone arrives, we will be treating you to a welcome dinner! Get to know us and each other before class starts. Our goal is to tame some of the nerves and become more comfortable as a group before we dive into class and this method. PLEASE CONTACT ME with any dietary restrictions you might have so that I am aware! Not only for this dinner, but for all of our dining reservations throughout the retreat. 

Be sure to get a good night's rest before we begin.

• Day One •

Dive in. Learning and understanding the secrets behind the method. Discover the beauty behind the technical side and the artistry side of the method coming together to create perfect results for your clients. Learn how to have meaningful consultations that create lifelong clients, by educating and helping them discover what is possible.

Placement is everything. Be bold. Our placement techniques are part of what makes The Foundation by S.Green so special and unique.

And finally… lots of BRAIDING! Learn my unique and special way of creating our magic Foundation Braid!

• Day Two •

More practice braiding until we have it perfected.

Learn all of our secret and special techniques that we use to secure our braids. Practice the art of sewing, learn why we “stitch up”, what makes our stitches so special and why the special thread we use is so important.

Weft education, there are so many new types of wefts out there. We spend time discussing the pros and cons to each one. We will also be discussing all the different textures available in extension hair for your curly hair clients. We dive into the specifics so you feel like an expert when you get back behind the chair.

Falls & Toppers. Learn how to use Foundation Hair Extensions to help clients who are balding on top.

Learn how to create small sections of braids for various situations, including frontals.

• Day Three •

Hair Extension Color Theory!

We take a break from practicing the technical Side of the method, and dive into the artistry side of extensions.

Day three is all about hair extension color theory because it is completely different from traditional color theory. Stylists will learn all of my tips and tricks to combine the two. Learn all of my special color blending techniques that create seamless color blends with your clients natural hair.

Highlights, lowlights, dimensional color, lived in color, tricky undertones, vivid’s… learn how to do it all with extension hair! We cover it all!

(Stylists have attended our retreat just for this day! Color theory day is something that truly sets us apart.)

• Day Four •

Practice. Practice. Practice.

We'll discuss client regimens and I share my personal recommendations that will help your clients' investment in their extension hair last while simultaneously getting their own natural hair healthier. We’ll talk about all my favorite products for extensions, social media, and most importantly REAL marketing to help grow your hair extension business.

You receive your certificates and we take pictures to celebrate the occasion!

•Departure•

Check out is the next morning at 10 am. 

Please check in with me for specific check-out instructions, as we often do not get these until we are at the house.

LASTLY,

Thank you, for giving me the opportunity to do what I love most! 

I am so excited to see all of you!

Love, Shaylie