Hair Extensions

Many women become frustrated at the lack of length, and volume in their hair. Hair extensions are a great treatment to offer to your clients.

You will learn 3 methods of hair extensions application:

- Micro rings

- Easy shrinks

- Fusion bonds

We will also demonstrate how to blend, colour match and cut the hair extensions.

Course Content:

- History of Treatment

- Benefits of Treatment

- Anatomy & Physiology

- Health & Safety

- Contraindications & Contra-actions

- Consultation & Patch Testing

- Laws and Legislation

- The Anatomy of the Ear

- Micro rings Procedure

- Easy Shrinks Procedure

- Fusion Bonds Procedure

- Use extensions for length, thickness and different colour effects

- Selecting the perfect method and density for your client

- Understanding different qualities and textures of hair

- How to achieve the perfect colour match

- Creating new colour effects such as balayage and highlight

- How to section the hair and apply different methods safely and securely with correct tension

- How to position extensions discreetly for different methods and needs e.g. for length, volume, highlights and more

- Using cutting and blending techniques to achieve a natural look

- How to safely remove hair extensions

- Product knowledge

- Aftercare Advice

- How to section for cutting

- Removing length from the ends of extensions

- Removing weight from extensions

- Blending the natural hair into the extensions

- Feathering and layering the extensions around the face

- How to use scissors, thinning scissors and a razor comb

Entry Requirements:

This course is suitable for complete beginners and you do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments.

Course Structure:

This course consists of 50% theory and 50% practical. We ask students to arrive 15 minutes before the course start time to ensure a prompt start. You will spend the majority of the course acquiring and practising your practical skills. This course will involve tutor demonstration as well as hands-on practical working with other students.