Non-accredited courses are available for you to learn a new skillset or build on your existing skills or knowledge and if you want to:

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  • Know how to weave/cornrow your children's hair yourself

  • Improve on your hair weaving /braiding skills

  • Become self employed or work in a salon

  • Cater for your own hair yourself better

  • Gain a new skill to start a business in the hairdressing industry

  • A career change

 

Download the Application form here, print it out and fill it in clearly and email it to ozi@dfferenze.com​

 

Individual Classes

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Individual / one-on-one lessons are  also available starting from £105 for a 3 hour session per person and additional time at £35 per hour unless you would prefer to pay for another 3 hour session. If you request for the lessons to be held at your home, there will be extra 30% of the initial cost of the session and also £2 per mile for travel costs.  A non refundable deposit of £50 is required before any booking can be confirmed and the balance paid in full on the day of the training, 

Group Classes

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Group of friends or family members comprising of a minimum of 3 students,  start from £90 per person for a 3 hour session. Fees must be paid before the session begins on receipt of the invoice. A non refundable deposit of £50 is required before any booking can be confirmed and the balance paid in full on the day of the training,

Beginner Level £400

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Duration: 5 weeks 

Time:  10.00am - 14.00pm

Days:  Mondays

​​Total of 20 hours

  • Initial deposit £100, payment plan available

  • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable

Entry Requirement: No prior experience or skills necessary but must have a genuine interest

Assessments: homework, videos, quizzes, portfolios 

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Who is this course for? 

This course is for anyone who

  • Wants to learn how to cornrow their own natural hair

  • Wants a career change

  • Who finds it difficult to manage children's hair with Afro textured hair types

  • Are health care providers and volunteers who take care of people with Afro textured hair type

  • Wants to make some extra cash doing the hair of your family and friends

  • Wants to create another source of income  

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What will you learn?

  • Understanding the nature of Afro hair

  • Detangling, shampoo and drying techniques

  • The importance of carrying out a client consultation before styling.

  • How to look out for hair and scalp conditions such as dandruff, dry hair breakage, traction alopecia, excessive hair shedding.

  • How to transition from chemical processed hair to natural hair.

  • Hand coordination and positioning to avoid hair breakage and help hair growth.

  • Introduction to plaits on natural hair.

  • Introduction to weaving cornrows on natural hair without extensions for styles such as didi, shuku, pattern, criss cross, zig zag.

  • Introduction to 2 strand twists and flat twists without extensions

  • Product knowledge

  • Proper hygiene to prevent cross infection between clients and sterilizing tools. 

  • Understanding the weather conditions for your hair

Intermediate Level £475

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Duration: 5 weeks

Time:  10.00am - 14.00pm

Days:  Tuesdays

​​Total of 20 hours

  • Initial deposit £100, payment plan available

  • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable

Entry Requirement: No prior experience or skills necessary but must have a genuine interest

Assessments: homework, videos, quizzes, portfolios 

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Who is this Course for?

This course is for anyone who:​​

  • Who has previous knowledge and skills of braiding but want to take it to the next level

  • Wants to make some extra cash doing the hair of your family and friends

  • Wants to create another source of income  

  • Wants to learn build on their previous knowledge and skills of braiding 

  • Wants to career change 

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What will you learn? 

  • Identifying different types of extensions with their uses, measuring and prepping extensions, mixing colours (2/3 toned and ombre).

  • Advanced hair treatments

  • Hand coordination and positioning to avoid hair breakage and help hair growth.

  • Natural hair drying techniques - air and blow drying (recap)

  • Introduction to braids and twists on natural hair with extensions - knotless, passion, senegalese twists, spring, faux locs, distressed locs, pick n drop and regular braids

  • Understanding sectioning and cutting patterns - box/squares, triangle, fishscale, diagonal, parallel. and more.

  • Introduction to twists - Senegalese, Afro kinky, Spring and Havana twists styles.

  • Introduction to braids - regular, knotless and bob with finishing techniques.

  • After care and maintenance.

  • Assessment preparation.

Advanced Level £575

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Duration: 5 weeks 

Time:  10.00am - 14.00pm

Days:  Mondays

​​Total of 20 hours

  • Initial deposit £100, payment plan available

  • All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable

Entry Requirement: No prior experience or skills necessary but must have a genuine interest

Assessments: homework, videos, quizzes, portfolios 

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​Who is this Course for?

This course is for anyone who:

  • Has extensive knowledge or skills and wants to progress onto the next level.

  • Wants to start their own business and earn more money.

  • Wants to become a good hair stylist.

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What will you learn 

  • Advanced haircare and treatments

  • Hand coordination and positioning to avoid hair breakage and help hair growth.

  • Hair preparation

  • Advanced hair treatments

  • Identifying different types of extensions with their uses, measuring and prepping extensions, mixing colours (2/3 toned and ombre).

  • Advanced weave styles tree braids (cornrows), tree braids (single), crochet.

  • Advanced cornrows with extensions - stitch, feed in, ghana weaving, KET styles  and patterned side cornrows

  • Aftercare and maintenance

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BONUS CERTIFICATION OF MASTERY WHEN YOU ENROL FOR ALL THREE LEVELS AND PASS ASSESSMENTS

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