Afro and Curly Hair Styling Course

Join me as I share with you the fundamentals of Afro and Curly Hair styling

Gain knowledge as a hairstylist that will broaden your skill set and expertise

This 5 day course is perfect for you if :

you have never worked with Afro and Curly hair

you are an experienced hairstylist who needs knowledge in Afro and Curly hair

you are a make-up Artist / hairstylist.

you are a bridal hairstylist

you are a barber

you are salon based, mobile or in Film, TV, Theatre Industry

Areas of focus and learning objectives:

- Introduction to Afro and Multi-textured Hair (hair types, curl types, hair and scalp analysis)

- Products (what to use, when to use and how to use)

- Tools (combs, brushes, heat styling tools)

- Hair prep for wigs

- Braiding techniques for wig application

- Natural Styling techniques for type 3 and 4 hair (Curly and Kinky Coiled)

- Cutting and Styling

- Consultation

- Maintenance and aftercare

Tools/Equipment needed for the training:

• Afro training head and stand (Amazon / Banbury Postiche)
• Hair dryer (including attachments and diffuser)
• Aphrodite Afro Pik blow drying attachment (https://www.pakcosmetics.com)
• Straighteners/ Flat irons
• combs (wide tooth, pin tail comb, tail comb, afro comb)
• brushes (padded brush, boar bristle brush, round brushes*)
• section clips
• hair scissors
• small elastic bands
• water spray bottle

• 1 Packet Human hair extension Yaki Straight 12inch (MilkyWay, Premium Too or Sleek, can be purchased from PAKS or Amazon)
• Curved weaving Needle

• Black Weaving Thread

• Razor Hair Cutter

Products needed for styling:

(most if not all can be found in Boots, Superdrug, Amazon and PAKS, https://www.pakcosmetics.com)

• Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Leave-In Conditioning Mist (Shea Moisture or Mielle Spray Leave-In-Conditioners as alternatives )
• Crème of Nature Argan Oil, Shine and Style foaming mousse
• Cantu Define and Shine Custard
• Cantu Avocado Curling Cream
• KeraCare Conditioning Crème Hairdress
• Mizani Thermasmooth Guard Serum (amazon)
• KeraCare Hydrating Detangling shampoo
• KeraCare Humecto conditioner
• Gummy professional ultra hold wax