Description

Explore the latest trends and skills in runway styling with UNITE’s Creative Director, Gary Baker. This intensive training will prepare you with the knowledge and creative techniques that you need to join the team backstage. All attendees who take this course will be invited to be a part of the UNITE Pro Team at Paris Fashion Week. The exclusive experience is not only a noteworthy portfolio builder, but it will give you the opportunity to network with stylists, models and designers, work on all hair types in a high-pressure environment, have your work potentially featured in top-tier media placements, and learn the need-to-know trends six months before they go mainstream.
*Approx UNITE Paris FW Working Dates: September 29th - October 7th, 2025
The class will take place VIA Zoom on August 25th from 4pm-6pm PST. Once you take the class it will make you eligible for Paris FW. If you are wanting to attend multiple locations along with Paris FW there is an additional fee and you will need to email [email protected] to purchase your ticket.

*There will be NO Runway Ready class in Paris.

Zoom Class

August 25th, 2025

4pm-6pm PST

Paris Fashion Week

September 29th - October 7th, 2025

*Shows will take place during this week, to plan accordingly we recommend to book travel for this week and once we get closer to the dates you will be notified what dates shows will take place.

What Is Runway Ready?


  • Gift With Purchase

    You will receive the following full-length educational videos with your purchase of your Runway Ready Ticket to help you prepare for the many techniques that you will use backstage.
    $100 Value
    - Style It - Chinese Staircase
    - Natural Textured Hair
    - Curl It - Part 2
     Once Fashion Week is over you will also receive UNITE tv for 1 month for FREE!
    $1000 value

  • What You Get

    - Go from the classroom to backstage
    - Get out of your comfort zone and get comfortable working on ALL hair types
    - Become an international hairdresser working at the iconic Fashion Week
    - Get your work featured in some of the largest fashion magazines in the world such as American Salon, Us, and Elle Magazine.
    - Grow and catapult your career at this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Instructor

Gary Baker

Creative Director

Londonite Gary Baker is an award-winning, internationally recognized session stylist, educator, and platform artist. His impressive career spans more than three decades, during which he has established himself technically and creatively in the art of hair on set, backstage, and behind the chair working with A-list celebrity clientele such as the royal family. He applies his experience and knowledge of the industry to his role as Creative Director for UNITE Hair. Gary can be found in the studio/academy sharing his inspiring and innovative techniques, working on brand campaigns and traveling the world creating show-stopping looks at Fashion Week.