Natalie Ruzgis is the co-founder of Thrive Hair Collective in Chicago and a powerhouse educator with over 20 years behind the chair. A Modern Salon Top 100 honoree and BTC One Shot Top 5 nominee, Natalie specializes in dimensional blonding, high-contrast brunettes, and effortless extensions. Her artistry has taken her from the salon to stages around the world and backstage at New York Fashion Week, always with a focus on collaboration and enhancing natural beauty.

In her class, Natalie shares her signature techniques for customized color placement, blending, and modern salon-friendly transformations. Whether you’re looking to elevate your approach to balayage, refine your color consultations, or integrate extension services with finesse, Natalie offers techniques you can immediately apply. Her thoughtful teaching style centers authenticity and creativity, helping stylists build both confidence and clientele. If you want to master elevated, client-loved results with a strong business foundation, Natalie’s education is a must-attend experience.