Extensions & Hair Styling

Course details

About the program
We now live in a world where our image is an essential part of everyone's brand. It's absolutely vital that all aspects of outward appearance are styled and groomed to perfection. Hair styling is one of the most important elements of the overall styling is an exciting, creative and glamorous career or a valuable addition to many professions like personal shopper or image consultant. Based in the fast moving, bustling world of image and fashion, it is satisfying and very rewarding. Our course is written by a top stylist who has many years experience in all areas of hair styling. You'll receive in-depth understanding on the importance of caring for the different types of hair and see how to work creatively with styling. As up styling and extensions have become such a huge part of the hair styling service, we devote one module each to giving you an excellent education on each of these valuable your head in a spin thinking of all the exciting places this could lead you?! Don't delay, this is a skill you can take anywhere in the world and build a really promising future. Enroll today!

What you will learn
Here's just some of what you'll learn about:

Hairstyles throughout history, their place in fashion eras and how many classic looks are adapted for a modern twist.
The structure of hair and how to care for, protect and nourish it.
Inside tips and tricks on techniques like washing, straightening, curling, and drying.
How to suit hair color and styles to individual face shapes and skin tones.
How to create special styles for occasions and create many looks with one cut.
Upstyles past trends that are the basis of many modern looks + the latest up to date styles.
Extensions different types and step by step techniques for applying and removing.

Course for?
Instead of spending many months or even years as an apprentice you can now take the IOA's hair styling course and train to become a hairstylist in your own home in no time at all. All you need is dedication, some models to practice on (we're sure you'll find lots!) and the specific tools which we'll tell you all about.
Once trained, you could work in a salon that sets trends, style models for fashion shows and magazine photo shoots or integrate your training into an overall styling or personal shopper service. It's also really useful when giving advice in a fashion retail assistant position.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you're already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Career path
Upon completion of this course, you could:

Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram account, showing off your skills and teaching others how to create amazing looks!
Improve your personal style, and the style of friends, with great new looks
This course will introduce you to the industry, and allow you to explore if the challenging and fulfilling hairstylist job is right for you!
For those who already work as stylists, this course could help you stand out in your field, leading to promotions, increased responsibility and more opportunities.
  Updated on 06 February, 2023