LEARNING FOCUS:

 Science of hair

• Hair patterns, textures
• Understanding the hair groups using the hair classification model

Consultation

• Analysing and assessing the hair and scalp
• Questions to ask before styling
• Hair preparation

Hair preparation for styling without heat

• natural coil stretching techniques and methods

Hair preparation using heat

• Blow dry and smoothing
• Silk press straightening process

How to create the ‘foundation’ base for all updos (ponytails, Bun, Chignon, Faux hawk)

• Products (what to use, when to use, how to use)
• Tools (what to use, when to use, how to use)
• Step by step process of creating the base

Create Fashion Looks as seen on the catwalk, red carpet, magazines

• Ponytails
• Braids
• Cornrows
• Adding extension pieces

Care and Maintenance

• After care
• Touch up and style refresh

Industry etiquette (Dos & Don’ts) 

Networking & Social Media

• how to create opportunities for work
• Portfolio building
• utilizing social media

Self-development and growth

• we share with you tips on keeping up with trends
• how to increase your  knowledge and skills for continual growth

Tools & Requirements

The styling tools you will need to bring along to all class are: 

Professional hair dryer with nozzle | Afro Pick blow dryer attachment  | Tail comb | Large wide Tooth comb | Cutting comb | Paddle Brush | Round Brush | Detangling brush | Denman brush | Boar bristle brush | Sectioning clips | flat Clips | synthetic hair cutting scissors | Pins & Grips 

 All the styling-products needed will be provided.

Please note that all students who take our courses, masterclasses or workshops must be at least 18 years old and above.