3 Day Intensive Afro Hair Training
Once you have completed this course, you will feel confident to work with afro hair and will find this course to be a great addition to your skill set.
This course is perfect as an add on qualification to hairdressers & makeup artists who are looking to get a step ahead and would like to offer a more inclusive service.
Day 1 – Foundations of Afro Hair
Morning (Theory)
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Course introduction and overview
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Understanding Afro hair fundamentals:
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Hair anatomy
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Porosity
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Curl patterns
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Growth behaviour
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Health and safety essentials
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Client consultation techniques
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Cultural awareness and sensitivity
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Product knowledge:
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Moisturisers
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Leave-in conditioners
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Styling products
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Manual styling techniques, including twist-out techniques for stretching and defining curls
Afternoon (Practical)
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Hands-on practice using mannequin heads
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Sectioning and detangling Afro hair
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Correct preparation techniques
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Practising twist-out techniques
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Live demonstration:
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Blow-drying Afro hair safely
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Diffusing techniques
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Heat control and maintaining hair health
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End-of-day Q&A
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Group review and feedback
Day 2 –
Styling Techniques
Morning (Theory + Demonstration):
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Protective styling: braids, twists, two-strand twists, Bantu knots
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Corn rows and cane-row technique, including base planning
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Extensions: adding hair, safe attachment methods, synthetic vs human hair
Afternoon (Hands-On Practice):
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Delegated practical time: students practice braiding, twisting, corn rows on mannequin / live models
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Individual coaching & feedback
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Finishing techniques: dressing out, defining styles, setting
Day 3 –
Advanced Styling
Morning (Theory & Demo)
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Styling Afro hair for professional and creative settings
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Understanding how Afro hair is used across different industries
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Contemporary and culturally-informed styling inspiration
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Working with synthetic hair
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Hair wrapping techniques
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Updo styling techniques
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Afternoon (Practical + Assessment)
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Styling on live models and/or mannequin heads
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Creating set styles based on a client brief (real-world simulation)
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Troubleshooting common challenges:
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Shrinkage
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Breakage
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Blending
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Frizz
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Peer review and feedback
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Final presentation of work
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Aftercare guidance and take-home advice
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Certification and course wrap-up
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Networking opportunity
