Course Overview
Hair Extensions have become a principal styling demand over the past few years. No longer left to salon-professionals, as session artists we now want to cater to an increasing number of clients and celebrities who like to explore endless styling opportunities – ready to ‘switch-up’ their styles at an instant. As hair in Fashion also becomes ever-more artistic – This course is designed for session artists dedicated to bringing your A-game to set.
Whether looking to simply add length, or volume – or more creative ways to ‘transform’ natural hair, Yes! Everyone has embraced the fun & creative freedom to be had with extensions!
In the creative industries – Hair has always been a powerful means of artists’ self-expression, image and sense-of-style. The days when artists , brands and celebrities stick to one ‘signature’ look to define their image are well and truly over! Being able to confidently work with hair extensions & hair pieces will set-you-apart from your competition and allow you to push your technical & creative boundaries.
Across the 2-days – You will master core-skills needed to create styles, that range from subtle enhancement of natural hair – to creating fashion forward, artistic hair pieces. Confidence in your skills & creative vision are key to working with extensions! This course will see you dive deep into a world of infinite opportunities when working with hair on-set.
The Course Covers:
- Working high quality hair pieces
- Sewing hair pieces together
- Pony Tail hair pieces
- Fringe hair pieces
- Prepping hairpieces
- Weft Extensions
- Setting hair pieces for a shoot
- Styling and sculpting hair extensions
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 Hairdryer with nozzle & diffuser, Straightening irons, Velcro rollers, Curling tongs 24mm (no wands!), Tail comb, Large Tooth comb, Cutting comb, Small & Medium Bristle Round Brushes, Small & Medium Ceramic ~Round Brushes, Paddle Brush, Denman Brush, Sectioning clips, Hairdressing scissors, Water spray. The Kevin Fortune Hair Styling Academy will provide all the styling-products needed during classes.