Course Overview
Our internationally-renowned AFRO HAIR Courses offer world-leading training to Session Artists from across Beauty, Fashion, Film, Tv & Stage, as well as salon hairdressers – passionate to develop your Skills & Artistry, working with natural Afro-textured Hair.
This 2-Day Masterclass, designed exclusively to focus on BRAIDING, is the perfect course for Industry Artists & Professionals looking to elevate their techniques & creativity. Beautifully intricate & elegant braids are now present across red-carpets, advertising campaigns, magazine covers & are worn by actors on-screen as a celebration of black culture & heritage.
Book this course to become a versatile Artist in today’s industry – being confident, working with clients with ALL HAIR TEXTURES. On-Set: – As stylists we have to be in a position of confidence to have open conversations & consultations, that draw on infinite style & cultural inspirations & references.
As this course is designed as a Masterclass – It is OPEN ONLY to professionals wit previous braiding experience with Afro-textured Hair, Graduates from our AFRO HAIR 3-Day Intensive Styling Course, and stylists / hairdressers who are looking to elevate their skills. This course is NOT open to beginner-level stylists, with no previous experience in braiding Textured Hair.
THIS FANTASTIC 2-DAY MASTERCLASS IS OPEN EXPERIENCED STYLISTS ONLY – Previous Experience with Afro-Textured Hair is Essential | NO BEGINNER LEVEL ENTRY!
People with no previous experience with Afro-Textured Hair MUST book our AFRO HAIR 3-Day Intensive Course prior to booking this course!
The Course Covers
- The Advanced Science of Hair & Scalp Health | Curl & Coil Patterns 3-4
- Confident Style & Care Consultation
- Style Longevity & Maintenance | Continuity
- Safe Blow-Out Techniques | Product Knowledge & Prepping
- Advanced Braiding Techniques, including Patterns
- STITCH BRAIDS
- BOX BRAIDS
- CREATIVE PATTERN-DESIGN
- CROCHET-BRAIDS & FAUX LOCS
TOOLS & REQUIREMENTS
A complete kit is required to take part in the course. The styling tools you will need to bring along to all classes are: Professional hair dryer with nozzle & diffuser, Tail comb, Large Tooth comb, Denman brush, Paddle Brush, Sectioning clips (ideally Crocodile), Hairdressing scissors, Water spray, Afro Pick. The Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy will provide all the styling-products, Accessories & Live Models throughout the course.