This course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the structure and science of textured hair and scalp, with a focus on coily and kinky textures. The ability to care for and style textured hair well is built on this foundation. This course gives you understanding of the key features and needs that underpin hair and scalp function in a way that directly translates to improving your practical skills.

Ideal for

stylists and enthusiasts alike that want a deeper understanding of the nature and science of textured hair and scalp to help underpin and upgrade their practical skills.

Recommended course(s)

foundations – working with textured hair + extensions

Course Itinerary

09:30 – 10:30:

The structure of textured hair & scalp

• Internal structural layers of textured hair, their contents + functions
• Structures of the textured hair scalp + their functions
• Sebum: content + functions

11:00 – 12:00:

Key characteristics and needs of textured hair

• Shape/texture
• Growth rate
• Thickness
• Density
• Porosity, cuticles, and susceptibility to damage

13:00 – 14:30:

Hair growth: myths, the cycle and how to optimise it

• Identifying common hair growth myths (especially around textured hair)
• The hair growth cycle (incl. live microscopic demo of hair bulb in various phases)
• How to optimise hair growth (nutrition + care)

14:50 – 16:00:

Applying science to practically meet texture hair needs

• Practical tips on handling coily, kinky shapes/textures
• Practical tips on minimising susceptibility to damage
• Practical tips on increasing volume: Thickness + Density
• Practical tips on scalp care