Dante Pronio | Hairstylist | Educator
FLOOR \ ˈflȯr \ : the surface of a structure on which one travels. On your journey of becoming a hairdresser, we are your foundation.
Mission
At Floored, our mission is to provide an innovative, impactful and modern training regiment for salon apprentices. We empower future stylists with the skills and creativity to excel, while helping salon owners develop unique, high-quality curricula. Together, we elevate industry standards and inspire the next generation of hair professionals.
Floored, training and curriculum that inspires taking your skill sets to the next level
Dante’s Floored Education provides skills and techniques that are useful for you behind the chair. He will help you create unique cuts for your clients that are timeless and suitable to the individual not just of the moment. This is achieved by looking at hair in a simplistic yet clever way to help streamline your approach to cutting. There are no gimmicks the skills taught can be utilized in endless applications. With this new arsenal of skills you open the door for a more diverse clientele, wider range of textures, and new shapes. This assures you that your clients will only be able to attain their look from you and only you.
Classes focus on nailing a complete and thorough consultation and continue on right down to how you look performing your new found skill set. Classes include the razor but are not limited to. The scissors will be looked at with a new light. We will be detail oriented using our eye to be more discerning. The art of combing will be addressed to support clean sectioning, to help read the clients growth patterns and see head shapes with a trained eye. These skill sets will open the door to maneuvering in new ways around the head and add completely new approaches to spark your creativity.
“I NOW HAVE A TEAM OF MASTERFUL STYLISTS, WHO CUT WITH CONFIDENCE IN JUST 6 MONTHS. INCREDIBLE RESULTS.”
Train the Trainer
Dante has had tremendous success in mentoring young stylists at the start of their careers. His approach has yielded such excellent results that he has initiated a consulting program focused on assisting salon owners in developing educators. This tailor-made program aims to establish an educational framework that suits your unique business requirements. Dante collaborates closely with owners or their selected stylists to teach them how to foster a conducive environment for attracting and retaining new talent. Moreover, he trains the educators on utilizing effective teaching methods that efficiently enhance the skills of budding team members. Continuous assistance is offered to ensure you can effectively address any challenges and sustain ongoing prosperity.
“THANK YOU for giving me a stronger foundation in precision cutting, for giving me the tools necessary to mentor others, and for your abundant collection of cultural history. You have set the bar extremely high for future education opportunities and I’m so grateful to you!”
Retain, Retail, Reset
Three luminary educators in their respective fields come together to collaborate and create a one-of-a-kind program tailored to assist salon owners in expanding their business and fostering client loyalty. This innovative initiative is designed to empower salon owners with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve growth and establish long-lasting relationships with their clientele.
April Sabral is a highly experienced retail specialist and the visionary behind RetailU. With over 30 years of industry knowledge, her exceptional background encompasses overseeing 500+ stores and educating teams at renowned establishments such as Apple, Starbucks, and David’s Tea. Boasting four bestselling retail training books, April's influence is widely recognized. Philip Rosado, the creative mind behind the Reset program tailored for salon professionals, is dedicated to addressing mental health within the industry. Through his nationally recognized program and supporting book, salon owners are guided through overcoming burnout and toxicity within their business.
Finally, Dante leads the Retain segment of the program. His extensive expertise in branding and culture is rooted in his unique industry background. Having collaborated with prominent brands during pivotal transformations, Dante's experience spans from the golden years at the legendary Bumble and bumble to consultancy roles with emerging brands like Glossier & Harry’s, where he guided product development and introduced new product ranges. Presently, Dante is dedicated to crafting a book that delves into his journey of understanding culture and brand essence during his dynamic career.
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“His technique and knowledge are clearly formed by the first wave of Bumble talent which is refreshing to see again.
As for the hands on portion, that was even better. Staff can feel shy but there is something about Dante that is disarming. ”
Currently, Dante is a lead educator and curriculum writer for PONY Education. He leads the PONY Creative Team in developing educational content and works closely with the marketing team to determine the direction of the brand. This position requires him to be ahead of the curve in brand education and trend development. He has been an integral part of the growth at PONY helping to provide content for their online platform and leading my team to come up with innovative ways to attract new business.
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