upgrade I: sew-ins & undetectable extensions

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upgrade I: sew-ins & undetectable extensions

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This course is designed to level up your mastery of the classic sew-in and other undetectable, natural extension styles - with a special focus on textured hair.

Description:

This course is designed to level up your mastery of the classic sew-in and other undetectable, natural extension styles – with a special focus on textured hair. Through a combination of hands-on training and demonstrations from renowned instructors, this course provides both the knowledge and technical skills you need to approach these styles with confidence and unmatched expertise.

Your Educators:

Originally from Venezuela and having grown up in the heart of Brixton, Jonathan’s upbringing birthed him into the world of textured hair. this course is designed to level up your mastery of classic sew-ins, microbeads + LA weaves with hands-on, practical learning. you’ll be working with different textures to perfect that blend and with over 20 years of experience + an expanding clientele base under his belt [886 heads in 2024 and counting], you’re guaranteed to be learning from the very best.

Jonathan da Silva VillarealJDV Hair

Ideal for:

Stylists and hair enthusiasts that have basic skills in handling textured hair, and want to refresh and/or upgrade those skills.

Course Length:

Course Length: Half day
Time: 10am – 2pm

Course Covers:

Semi-permanent hair extension types and how they work
How to texture match extensions to clients’ hair type
How to install traditional and versatile sew-ins on textured hair
How to install microbead extensions on textured hair
At-home upkeep and maintenance/touch up techniques

Session Plans:

Session 1: Sew ins

10:15 – 11:45am

a step-by-step demo and expert guided practical session on best practice for a pro level quality sew in – including techniques for versatile sew-in variations

Texture to use: Think Kink

Foundation: 10:15-10:40am

10 mins Demo + 15 mins practical

– texture matching/selecting the right texture
– prepping the client’s hair
– the braid down pattern(s) + leave out
– netting + wig caps

Sew-in installation: 10:40 – 11:05am

10 mins Demo + 15 mins practical

– how to start sewing in the tracks
– how to position the tracks
– techniques for ensuring a natural/flat/comfortable sew in

Sew-in finish: 11:05 – 11:30am

10 mins Demo + 15 mins practical

– how to finish sew in
– how to blend leave out + style (trim, shape, define curls etc.)
– Maintenance + Q&A: 11:30 – 11:15am
– How to maintain/care for curly hair sew-in
– q&a

Session 2: Microbeads + LA weaves

12:00 – 13:45pm

a step-by-step demo and expert guided practical session on how to professionally install microbead extensions and LA weaves – with a focus on appropriate techniques for textured hair.

Texture to use: Press’d

Foundation: 12:00 – 12:25pm

10 mins Demo + 15 mins practical

– texture matching/selecting the right texture
– prepping the client’s hair
– the braid down pattern(s) + leave out

Microbeads + LA weave installation: 12:25 – 13:00pm

15 mins Demo + 20 mins practical

– intro to the tools + prepping extension pieces
– how to attach microbeads extensions
– how to position the tracks + combine tracks w/ microbeads
– attachment techniques for ensuring minimal hair loss/breakage

LA weave styling + finish: 13:00 – 13:30pm

15 mins Demo + 15 mins practical

– how to finish LA weave
– how to blend leave out + style (trim, shape, add layers curls etc.)
– Maintenance + Q&A: 13:30 – 13:45pm
– How to maintain/care for LA weave/ Microbeads
– q&a

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