Free-Professional Workshops
Ceramic Press
Kenya L. Fauntleroy
(Saturday, 3:00p - 4:30p Swiss 1)
(Sunday, 12:30p - 2:00p Swiss 2 )
For those that are natural or transitioning from a relaxer but still prefer a straight silky look, ceramic pressing can be a healthy option if done correctly. Learn the importance of product selection, deep conditioning steam treatments and proper manipulation of transitioning and natural hair. In addition to discussing the benefits of using ceramic and ionic tools, proper blow drying technique will be demonstrated as well as ceramic straightening, styling, and maintenance.
Hair Locing 101
Naeemah Brewster
(Saturday, 10:30a - 12:00p, Kenyan 2)
(Sunday, 12:30a - 2:00p, Kenyan 2)
Individuals will learn about basic hair locing techniques used to start and maintain locs. In attending this class Naeemah Brewster will speak about the advantage of using specific hair locing techniques on different hair textures. Individuals will also learn about basic parting techniques and products used to start and maintain locs. Hair-locing 101 will give individuals thinking about starting locs, basic insight in starting and maintaining healthy locs.
Silky Flat Twist/Corkscrew
Dr. Roni Decoteau Shyam
(Saturday, 10:30a - 12:00p, Italian 1)
(Sunday, 10:30a - 12:00p, Italian 1)
Are you tired of saying no to your clients who want an afro centric look? Do you think styling is too time consuming? Want to work smarter not harder? This is the class for you! Learn how to create flat twist with corkscrew in 90min. This single style can be worn to work, weddings or just that special occasion. Your clients will love the fact that they can be different from others wearing an elegant, sophisticated hair style created in 90min & takes only 10 minutes to take down.
Styling with Wrap-A-Loc It’Äôs a Natural for all Hair Textures
Sister Nandi
(Saturday, 10:30a - 12:00p German 3)
(Sunday, 12:30p - 2:00p German 3)
Wrap-A-Loc is a new hair styling tool that creates curls, spirals and waves on natural and loced hair. This amazing tool can be worn undetectable in the hair as a style. When it's removed, curls blossom. The tool can be applied to all hair textures: loced, permed/relaxed, extensions, straight and kinky natural.
This hands-on workshop conducted with live models will show you the versatility of using and styling hair with the Wrap-A-Loc tool.
The Art of Your Natural Bush
Tajuana Hughes
(Saturday, 12:30p - 2:00p German 3)
(Sunday, 3:00p - 4:30p German 3)
Ever wonder why you can't get your curls to form? Well come and be amazed by the secret of the hottest and most popular trend in the beauty industry, learn how to create kinks into soft and bouncy curls and waves by using the hydration's technique a step by step method that will leave you with knowledge beyond your wildest dreams .
This is a class for novice and the advanced professional.
Curly Twists
Maria Thompson
(Saturday, 10:30a - 12:00p, Swiss 3-4)
Are you tired of single braids, and kinky twists? Want to learn something new and exciting; something different to offer your clients, and increase your earning potential at the same time? Then allow International Master Braider & Educator Maria Thompson of Twist & Curves, to show you how to complete these Sexy Sassy Curly Twists. This style is a great all year round look that is versatile, takes three/four hours to execute, will last six to eight weeks and can be washed. Also a great look for your transitioning clients. They will love all the styling options that they can create themselves with no pins! This is one class you will not want to miss!!
Loc Styling
Maria Thompson
(Sunday, 12:30a - 2:00p, Swiss 3-4)
Are you a stylist who is great at grooming locs but would love to know how to style them? Or do you currently have locs and wish you could complete quick, simple styles on your own hair? Then allow International Master Braider & Educator Maria Thompson of Twist & Curves, to show you how to complete simple to elegant Loc Styles. In this class you will learn five basic foundation techniques. You or your clients will be the envy of the community.
Ancient Threading Hair Removal
Dr. Kanika Jamila
(Saturday, 3:00p - 4;30p German 3)
(Sunday, 10:30a - 12:00p German 3)
Learn about the history of ancient threading technique. Learn how to perfect the ancient art of threading hair removal at a fraction of the cost of performing other hair removal services such as waxing.
