Academy Archives - Brides by Aina.M

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‘Frohawk with side detail
Course Overview
How to create a ‘Frohawk with side detail.

Key Skills
How to define curls quickly.
How to rake.
Brief overview of 3C hair.

Tools & Requirements
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All About Type 4A Hair

Course Overview
What is type 4A Hair? If you don’t know, now you know.

Key Skills
How to identify curl patterns
How to identify 4A curl patterns
Suggested products for defining, moisturising and holding 4A curls

Hair Masks
Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Masque
Pattern Treatment Mask Definition & Curl Pattern Elongation
Curls Blueberry Bliss Twist-n-Shout Cream

Curl Creams
Tgin Twist & Define Cream
Mielle Pomegranate and Honey Curl Smoothie
Camille Rose Almond Jai Twisting Butter
Shea Moisture Curl Stretch Pudding
Pattern Stretch Cream
Cantu Moisturising Curl Activator Cream

Gels
Pattern Strong Twist Gel
Mielle Honey & Ginger Styling Gel
Camille Rose Curl Maker
Ecostyle Olive Oil Styling Gel Green Max Hold 10

Leave in Conditioners
Mielle Avocado Moisturizing Hair Milk
Camille Rose Latte Define
Mielle Pomegranate and Honey Leave In Conditioner
Tgin Miracle Repair Leave In Conditioner

Mousses
Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse
Mielle Curl Defining Mousse
The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam

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Bridal Hair Prep

Course Overview
Learn how to advise your clients on what they can do to prepare their hair the night before. This will ensure that their curls and coils are ready for you to style on their wedding day.

Key Skills
Just a listening ear…

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Hair Product Knowledge
Course Overview
An overview of afro and textured hair products

Key Skills
Understanding the different products that are used and what they are used for.

Tools and Requirements
These product will be discussed but there is no obligation to purchase them:
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How to Blow-Dry Textured Hair
Course Overview
Learn two different techniques of how to blow-dry afro hair to get a smoother finish ready for styling.

Key Skills
Blow-drying with and without a brush.
Stretching hair with heat.
Using a paddle brush and hairdryer.
Using the hairdryer and nozzle.

Tools and Requirements
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How to Comb Textured Hair
Course Overview
Understanding how to use fit for purpose tools to comb textured hair.

Key Skills
Brushing, combing and detangling textured hair.

Tools & Requirements
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How to Detangle Textured Hair
Course Overview
An essential skill for successfully caring for afro hair, learn how to carefully detangle knots and tangles.

Key Skills
Detangling
Finger detangling

Tools and Requirements
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Interview: A Model’s Afro Hair Perspective

Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side and actually sitting in a hairstylist’s chair? Now’s your chance to find out.

Listen to Chloe’s experience about having natural Afro hair.

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Kadi Twisted Bridal Mohawk
Course Overview
Create this simple, elegant bridal mohawk, let’s get twisted!

Key Skills
Creating slick chimney / nubian knots for ponytails
How to attach extensions hair.
Creating a solid foundation for adding extension hair.
… and last but not least getting creative!

Tools & Requirements
- Pin / Rat Tail Comb
- Crocodile Hair Sectioning Clips
- Edge Brush
- Black Wavy Bobby Pins / Hair grips
- Black Hair Pins
- Redken Wax Blast 10
- Ecostyle Olive Oil Styling Gel Green Max Hold 10
- Hair elastic / Band / Ties
- Schwarzkopf Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Spray Strong Hold
- Janet Collection Essential Pre-stretched Hair
- Ophelia Bridal Hair Accessory
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Low Bun Bridal Twist
Course Overview
Creating a stylish Low Bun style with stylish 2-strand twists.

Key Skills
Creating a Low Bun
2 -Strand Twist
2 -Strand Flat Twist
How to unravel Bantu Knots

Tools & Requirements
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Mannequin Heads
Course Overview
An overview of what to look for when purchasing a suitable mannequin.

Key Skills
Practice, practice, did we say practice?

Tools & Requirements
There are no tools or requirements for this tutorial, however when purchasing a mannequin, you may like to consider the following:
- Ersiman Training Head
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Michelle Garande Interview

Watch Michelle Garande and I discuss all things Afro Hair.

Learn about her personal journey into how she became a successful Afro Hair Educator and Stylist.

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