Bond-Making BootCamp
Step into a more refined level of extension work
Custom bond creation for stylists ready to move beyond pre-determined methods—and into full control over their results, clientele, and time.
When you’re no longer relying on pre-made bonds, you gain control over:
texture
density
placement
blend
Your work becomes tailored to the client, not confined to the method.
Instead of working with pre-made bonds
you decide:
how texture is matched
how density is created
how each install is designed
Which allows you to:
stretch higher-quality hair across multiple installs
create blends pre-bonded hair can’t achieve
work with lower-density clients more confidently
attract a higher paying clientele
And when your clients return—
You’re not starting over. You can re-bond.
No new hair cost.
Higher client retention.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
You’ll gain full control over your work.
Inside Bond Bootcamp, you’ll learn:
How to create custom keratin bonds from loose ponytails
How to hand mix-hair
How to make seamless blends
How to adjust texture
How to customize pre-bonded hair for greater flexibility
Techniques for low-density and higher-risk clients
Placement strategies for seamless, undetectable results
Rebonding techniques to increase client lifetime value
How to build a more refined, efficient workflow
The Details
📍 Location
MTAM Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina
📆 Dates
June 14th & 15th, 2026
10am - 5pm each day
Two full days of hands-on training at MTAM HQ
A complete starter kit, prepared for you in advance so you can focus fully on the work
A detailed e-book covering installation theory and foundational concepts
A curated resource list of our preferred hair and tool suppliers
Six months of access to the MTAM platform, available immediately so you can begin before the class
Light breakfast, coffee, and a fully catered lunch each day
Ongoing access to Alex and Christine for guidance and support before and after the class
Investment : $2,500
*Payment plans available
Pay In Full : 2 Day Hands-On
Bond Making Bootcamp
@ MTAM Headquarters in Raleigh, NC
June 14th & 15th, 2026
10am - 5pm
Pay in Full
For non-MTAM members
$2,500
For non-members of MTAM
Secure your spot in Bond Bootcamp.
Pay in Full
For MTAM members
$2,500
For current MTAM members
Your enrollment includes an additional six months of platform access, applied to your existing membership.
Your renewal date will be extended accordingly.
Payment Plan : 2 Day Hands-On
Bond Making Bootcamp
@ MTAM Headquarters in Raleigh, NC
June 14th & 15th, 2026
10am-5pm
Payment Plan
For non-MTAM members
4 payments of $625
For non-members of MTAM
Secure your spot in Bond Bootcamp through a payment plan.
Payment Plan
For MTAM members
4 payments of $625
For current MTAM members
Your enrollment includes an additional six months of platform access, applied to your existing membership.
Your renewal date will be extended accordingly.
Meet your educators
Christine Woods
MTAM founder, obsessed with the why behind every decision and even more obsessed with teaching it. She'll be walking you through theory, client safety, and the thought process behind customization.
Alex Denaro
Resident MTAM educator. Known for ultra-secure, ultra-discreet baby bonds and installs that take a fraction of the time most stylists spend. You'll see his process up close.
Lauren Hecht
A bond-making machine and one of the most skilled bond makers we know. She'll be bringing her expertise in strip-making and color blending (without any color brushes!) to both days.
Darian Thornton
A master at creating a super low-density bond, which is everything for your high-risk clients. If that's an area you've been struggling with, she's your girl.
Will I actually learn to make bonds from scratch, or is this more conceptual?
Yes — making bonds from scratch is the entire point of this class. You'll have raw hair in your hands, you'll be mixing and coloring hair, and you'll be building bonds from the ground up. The conceptual stuff only makes sense when you're doing it, so we do both.
Do I need prior bond-making experience to attend?
No. You don't need to have made a bond before. You do need to be ready to learn and willing to be hands-on. If you're a complete beginner to extensions overall, reach out to us first so we can make sure this is the right fit.
Will we work with raw hair?
Yes. We supply raw hair and color-treated hair and you'll be coloring it, mixing it, and bonding it yourself. This is one of the parts of the class that most people don't get exposure to — and it's where a lot of the customization magic actually happens.
Will installation be covered?
Yes, but bond making is the main focus. Installation accounts for roughly 20–30% of the class time — enough for you to understand how everything connects and see the bonds in action, but not a deep dive into install technique. If that's what you're primarily looking for, our Install Intensive is the better fit.
When do I get access to the MTAM platform?
Right away — as soon as you register. We want you using it before you even walk through the door so you can come in with context and get even more out of the two days.
If you're a current member you'll get an additional 6 months added to your current subscription.
How is this different from watching videos online?
Hands. In. Hair.
You can watch bond making a hundred times and still feel lost the first time you're doing it yourself. Being in the room means you can ask questions in the moment, get eyes on your technique as it's happening, and troubleshoot in real time.
The camera setup at HQ also means you'll see levels of detail in the live demos that don't translate through a screen.
I've invested in education before and felt burned. Why is this different?
That's fair, and honestly it's something we think about a lot. We're not going to tell you that you have to trust us — we'd rather show you.
Everything we teach is rooted in the why, not just the how. We don't gatekeep, we don't make you feel stupid for asking questions, and we built MTAM specifically because we were frustrated with the kind of education that does those things.
Come with your questions. We want them!