Afro Hairdressing Course

Lesson 1 • Hair Growth Cycles and Retention

Explains anagen, catagen, and telogen phases specific to Afro hair. Links growth cycle knowledge to length retention strategies.

Lesson 2 • Porosity, Density, and Elasticity

Teaches measurement of moisture absorption, strand count, and stretch capacity. These metrics determine product selection and processing times.

Lesson 3 • Hair Typing and Classification Systems

Introduces curl pattern classification from coily to kinky. Enables accurate client assessment before any service begins.

Lesson 4 • Afro Hair Biology and Structure

Covers the cortex, cuticle, and medulla of coiled hair strands. Grounds all styling and treatment choices in anatomical reality.

Lesson 1 • Heat Tools and Safe Usage

Covers blow dryers with diffusers, flat irons, and hot combs for Afro textures. Emphasises temperature control to prevent heat damage.

Lesson 2 • Workstation Hygiene and Setup

Establishes sanitation protocols and ergonomic workstation arrangement. Meets professional hygiene standards and protects both client and stylist.

Lesson 3 • LOC and LCO Moisture Methods

Teaches liquid-oil-cream and liquid-cream-oil layering sequences. Students match method to porosity level for optimal moisture retention.

Lesson 4 • Product Formulation and Ingredients

Decodes ingredient lists for moisturisers, sealants, and stylers. Enables evidence-based product recommendations for diverse Afro hair needs.

Lesson 1 • Patch and Sensitivity Testing

Establishes protocols for chemical sensitivity and allergy testing before services. Protects clients and reduces professional liability.

Lesson 2 • Managing Client Expectations

Covers realistic goal-setting and communicating service limitations. Prevents dissatisfaction and builds long-term client relationships.

Lesson 3 • Creating a Personalised Service Plan

Synthesises consultation data into a written treatment and styling roadmap. Aligns client goals with professional recommendations and maintenance schedules.

Lesson 4 • Visual and Physical Hair Assessment

Teaches hands-on evaluation of texture, damage, and scalp condition. Findings directly inform product and technique selection for each client.

Lesson 1 • Co-Washing and Scalp Treatments

Introduces conditioner-only washing and targeted scalp treatments. Addresses clients who require low-manipulation or medicated routines.

Lesson 2 • Deep Conditioning Methods

Covers penetrating and surface conditioning treatments for Afro hair. Students select conditioner type based on porosity and damage level.

Lesson 3 • Detangling Safely and Efficiently

Establishes finger-detangling and tool-based methods to minimise breakage. Sequencing and sectioning are central to this skill.

Lesson 4 • Shampooing Techniques for Coily Hair

Teaches scalp-focused cleansing without disturbing curl pattern. Correct technique removes buildup while preserving natural oils.

Lesson 1 • Braid-Outs and Bantu Knot-Outs

Introduces three-strand braids and Bantu knots as curl-defining set styles. Expands the student's natural styling toolkit beyond twists.

Lesson 2 • Afro Shaping and Picking

Teaches sculpting and volumising the natural Afro using picks and hands. Covers symmetry, shape, and finishing for professional results.

Lesson 3 • Two-Strand Twists and Twist-Outs

Covers twist installation and unraveling for defined elongated curl patterns. Twist-outs are among the most requested natural styles.

Lesson 4 • Pineappling and Nighttime Preservation

Covers protective nighttime routines to extend natural styles. Reduces re-styling frequency and minimizes daily manipulation.

Lesson 1 • Protective Style Aftercare

Establishes maintenance routines for installed protective styles. Prevents buildup, dryness, and traction damage during wear.

Lesson 2 • Updos and Pinned Protective Styles

Teaches bun, chignon, and pinned updo construction for Afro hair. Balances aesthetics with scalp tension management.

Lesson 3 • Cornrow Fundamentals and Patterns

Teaches feed-in cornrow technique with consistent tension and clean partings. Cornrows are the gateway skill for most protective styling services.

Lesson 4 • Senegalese Twists and Marley Twists

Introduces rope-twist and chunky-twist installation with extension hair. Expands protective style offerings for varied client preferences.

Lesson 1 • Loc Styling and Creative Finishing

Introduces updos, loc buns, and decorative styling for mature locs. Expands service menu and client retention for loc wearers.

Lesson 2 • Loc Methods and Starting Techniques

Compares freeform, two-strand, comb coil, and interlocking loc starts. Students select the appropriate method based on hair type and client lifestyle.

Lesson 3 • Retwisting and Interlocking Maintenance

Teaches palm-rolling, two-strand retwist, and interlocking for new growth. Correct maintenance prevents thinning and premature loc breakage.

Lesson 4 • Loc Maturation Stages

Explains starter, budding, teen, and mature loc phases and their care needs. Prepares students to guide clients through each stage confidently.

Lesson 1 • Relaxer Application and Processing

Teaches base application, strand-by-strand technique, and timing control. Correct application prevents scalp burns and over-processing.

Lesson 2 • Colour Services on Afro Hair

Introduces permanent, semi-permanent, and deposit-only colour for coily textures. Addresses unique porosity challenges that affect colour uptake and longevity.

Lesson 3 • Relaxer Chemistry and Types

Explains lye and no-lye relaxer chemistry and their effects on the hair shaft. Foundational knowledge required before any chemical application.

Lesson 4 • Texturisers and Curl Softening

Covers partial relaxation to loosen curl pattern without full straightening. Serves clients seeking manageability without complete texture change.