Intro to Curls & Coils: The Expert Learning Series

TOTAL TEXTURE E-LEARNING with Charlotte Mensah

The science and identification of all hair textures

Closed Captions Available Throughout

Level: Foundation

Investment: Free

Who is the ideal student?

• Hairdressers looking to understand the difference between coils, curls, waves and straight hair
• Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
• Hairdressers wanting to upskill specifically in curls and coils

Course Description:

Total Texture is an online introductory course that explains the science behind why hair texture varies and how it influences different hairdressing skill sets. Led by Charlotte Mensah, Total Texture will give you the foundation knowledge to understand all textures, whether coily, curly, wavy or straight.

“If you want to be a great hairdresser it is so important to know how to work with every hair type so that anyone who walks through your door can be welcomed. Even if it is a basic service you are able to do it with confidence.” – Charlotte Mensah

Every client has a unique fingerprint of shape, diameter, density and porosity; this course will help unlock the understanding of how these elements intertwine.  Then at the end of the module an expert panel discusses how texture influences skill sets. This covers care with Nicole Iroh (Headmasters Artistic Ambassador), styling with Claire Martin (Master Stylist Gro London), cutting with Dexter Dapper Johnson (Toni & Guy International Artistic Director), colouring with Paul Dennison (Technical Director Ken Picton Salon), wigs and weaves with Lisa Farrall (Found Wig London) and perm and relaxers with Charlotte herself.

Total Texture is the perfect starting place for all newcomers to the industry, stylists looking to expand their skill set or pre-training before coming to learn with us hands-on at one of the L'Oréal Academies across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Estimated Course Length: 45 minutes

Learning Objectives:

To understand and be able to identify all hair textures. To feel confident in analysing the hair and to get an introductory understanding how that affects different skill sets.

Skills Covered:

• Shape Classification & Identification: Type 1, 2, 3 and 4
• The difference between Density & Diameter
• Porosity and its affect
• Hair texture and the link to Consultation

• Expert Insights - Discussion panel on how hair texture influences: care, styling, cutting, colouring, wigs and weaves, perm and relaxers.

Your Instructor: Charlotte Mensah @CharlotteMensah

Award-winning hairstylist, including three-time British Hairdressing Afro Hairdresser of the Year winner, owner of the Hair Lounge and industry leader.

Your Experts:

Nicole Iroh - Headmasters Artistic Ambassador  @hairbynicoleiroh

Claire Martin - Master Stylist Gro London @clhair_

Dexter Dapper Johnson - Toni & Guy International Artistic Director @dexterdapper

Paul Dennison - Technical Director Ken Picton Salon @pauldennison

Lisa Farrall - Found Wig London @lisafarrall

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course

INTRO TO CARING FOR CURLS & COILS E-LEARNING with Charlotte Mensah

Learn the essentials for washing and caring for condition 

Level: Foundation

Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

•        Hairdressers looking to learn about caring for curls and coils
•        Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
•        Hairdressers wanting to improve their consultation through homecare recommendations

Course Description:

Intro to Caring for Curls and Coils is an online course that introduces the essentials for washing and caring for Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4). Led by Charlotte Mensah @charlottemensah, this course will give you the foundation knowledge to get you started in this area. “There are the key elements of knowing and really understanding curls and coils so you can get the best out of these hair types. This helps give your client a good hair day every day.” – Charlotte Mensah

In this module you will learn about identifying the right products for your clients’ hair to keep it in the best condition. Charlotte will teach you the importance of detangling before heading to the backwash, through to how to wash and condition. Once you have cleaned the hair, the next step is selecting your styling technique, but should you use heat or no heat? Charlotte shares options for both and the key things to remember. Finally, sharing this knowledge with your client is an incredibly important part of caring for curls and coils. Learn some tips on how to do this and what night care to advise your client to use.

Before starting this course it is recommended that you complete the Total Texture E-learning. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4).

Learning Objectives:

• To discover your essential tool kit and to get an introduction to styling techniques for curls and coils.

Skills Covered:

• Understanding product choice
• Detangling and washing
• LOC and LCO method
• Styling technique choice: heat or no heat

• Two strand twist

• Home and night care recommendations

Your Instructor: Charlotte Mensah @CharlotteMensah

Award-winning hairstylist, including three-time British Hairdressing Afro Hairdresser of the Year winner, owner of the Hair Lounge and industry leader.

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course

INTRO TO STYLING CURLS & COILS E-LEARNING with Abigail Butler

Learn the essential tools and techniques 

Level: Foundation

Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

•       Hairdressers looking to learn about styling curls and coils
•       Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
•       Hairdressers wanting to expand their styling skillset

Course Description:

Intro to Styling Curls and Coils is an online course that introduces the essentials for styling Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4). Led by Abigail Butler @msabigailbutler, this course will give you the foundation knowledge to get you started in this area.

“Once you have done this module, you will feel confident in taking your next step forward from washing your clients’ hair to styling.” – Abigail Butler.

Do you have all the tools in your kit for curls and coils? Abigail shares her must haves with you, before leading you through a series of styles. These styles include, wash and go, drying with a diffuser, twists, bantu knots and stretching. Embracing and celebrating your clients’ natural texture is at the heart of this course. Techniques focus on defining shape and protective styling’s versatility.

Before starting this course it is recommended that you complete the TOTAL TEXTURE: The Science & Identification of all hair textures . This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4).

Learning Objectives:

• To discover your essential tool kit and to get an introduction to styling techniques for curls and coils.

Skills Covered:

• Understand your essential tool kit
• Wash and go technique
• How to use a diffuser
• Twists introduction with flat twist focus

• Bantu knots and how to stretch hair without heat

Your Instructor: Abigail Butler @msabigailbutler

Session stylist, award-winning extension specialist, former ID Artist and owner of Strictly Xtended

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course

INTRO TO WIGS, WEAVES & BRAIDS FOR CURLS & COILS E-LEARNING with Abigail Butler 

Discover the power of styling with wigs, weaves and braids

Level: Foundation

Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

•        Hairdressers looking to learn about styling curls and coils
•        Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
•        Hairdressers wanting to expand their protective styling skill set

Course Description:

Intro to Wigs, Weaves and Braids for Curls and Coils is an online course that covers the basics of what they are, how to do them and considerations for caring for your clients’ hair. Led by Abigail Butler @msabigailbutler, this course will give you the foundation knowledge to get you started in this area.

“I love working in this area because it allows your clients to feel empowered and uplifted with the different styles that you can create by using hair extensions, wigs and different hair pieces.”– Abigail Butler

The course starts with an introduction to protective styling which is all about giving the hair a break and using techniques to help look after the condition of the hair. After you have learnt about caring for your clients’ hair, Abigail shares what a foundation braid pattern looks like for a wig. Then you progress to an introduction to adding extensions into a braid, before looking at both braided and braid-less weave techniques. This course will not teach you how to braid but throughout the techniques you will see the importance braiding to both wigs and weaves.

Before starting this course it is recommended that you complete the Total Texture E-learning. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4).

Learning Objectives:

To discover protective styling techniques, specifically wigs, weaves and braids.

Skills Covered:

• Understand what protective styling is
• The foundation of a wig protective pattern
• How extensions are added to a braid
• How to add weave through braided and braid-less techniques

• Considerations for caring for your clients’ hair and scalp

Your Instructor: Abigail Butler @msabigailbutler

Session stylist, award-winning extension specialist, former ID Artist and owner of Strictly Xtended.

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course

INTRO TO CUTTING CURLS & COILS E-LEARNING with Dexter Dapper Johnson -TONI&GUY

Learn how to use your fundamental cuttings tools for both short and long styles

Level: Foundation

Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

•        Hairdressers looking to learn about cutting curls and coils
•        Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
•        Hairdressers wanting to expand their barbering skill set

Course Description:

Intro to Cutting Curls and Coils is an online course that covers how to use your essential cutting tools through technique-based learning. Led by Dexter Dapper Johnson, TONI&GUY, this course will give you the foundation knowledge to get you started in this area.

“If you are looking to expand your cutting skill set, these tutorials are the one. We start from the fundamentals, we cover all the basics, we progressively get creative and we progressively build up your confidence up.” – Dexter Dapper Johnson.

Understanding your tools and equipment is vital for cutting. Learn what you should have in your kit and then watch them in action throughout the techniques in the module. You will learn about creating a longer shape with your scissors, through to using your clips, trimmers and cut throat razor on short hair. Four techniques are covered in this course, a long layer, skin fade, short taper and a flat top.

Before starting this course, it is recommended that you complete the Total Texture E-learning. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4).

Learning Objectives:

• To understand what and how to use your fundamental cutting tools and equipment.

Skills Covered:

• Consultation with your client
• Tools and equipment
• How to do a bespoke layer

• How to do a skin fade
• How to do a short taper
• How to do a high top

Your Instructor: Dexter Dapper Johnson @dexterdapper

TONI&GUY International Artistic Director and Educator @toniandguyworld, award-winning men’s specialist and celebrity stylist.

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course

INTRO TO COLOURING CURLS & COILS E-LEARNING with Danielle Louis

Discover your key considerations for technique choice

Level: Foundation

Investment: FREE

Who is the ideal student?

• Hairdressers looking to learn about colouring curls and coils
• Hairdressers wanting to refresh their knowledge
• Hairdressers wanting to understand colour placement

Course Description:

Intro to Colouring Curls and Coils is an online course that introduces the fundamental considerations of colouring Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4). Led by Danielle Louis @DanDiggaz_hair, Headmasters, this course will give you the foundation knowledge to get you started in this area.

“After you are finished this course you hopefully will feel more confident in colouring curls and coils, and knowing the different steps.” – Danielle Louis.

In this module you will learn about consultation and the key considerations of technique choice. This starts with your hair history analysis and understanding your goal. Danielle shares how hair cut shape affects technique choice and options for placement. Then covers two techniques focused on curl enhancement.

Before starting this course it is recommended that you complete the Total Texture E-learning. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Curls (Type 3) and Coils (Type 4).

Learning Objectives:

• To understand how to do a thorough hair history analysis and how to pick the right placement technique.

Skills Covered:

• Consultation
• Analysing your canvas
• Shapes and placement
• Product choice considerations
• Two curl enhancing techniques

Your Instructor: Danielle Louis @DanDiggaz_hair

Headmasters Artistic Team member @headmastersuk, L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Colour Expert and former ID Artist.

Learning Style:

Online E-Learning in combination with knowledge tests

Pre-requisites:

None

Certification: 

You will receive a participation certificate upon completion of your course