DAY 1 (Approx 8 hours)

• 1. Welcome and Overview




• 2. Virgin / Natural Dreadlock Creation + Related Product Education

  • Client consultation and prep
  • Hair sectioning techniques
  • Root tying
  • Dreadlock creation techniques, with and without wax
  • Blunted and tapered lock-end creation
  • Client after-care education
  
  

• 3. Basic Dreadlock Maintenance + Related Product Education

  • Separating and re-sectioning locks
  • Loose hair relocking techniques
  • Client after-care education

Day 1: Karen shows Ann-Marie from Sweden how to properly section and prepare a client's hair for new dreadlocks.

 

Day 2: Kris answers questions from Josh from Kansas City, while Lyndsi from Winnipeg practices tightening and tidying loose locks on a live model.

DAY 2 (Approx 8 hours)

• 1. Dreadlock Repair, Modification + Related Product Education

  • Damage assessment and problem solving
  • Lock imperfection repair techniques
  • Re-configuring and modifying odd lock sections
  • Strengthening, lengthening and reattaching broken locks
  
  

• 2. Dreadlock Extenders

  • Client consultation and prep, ie. colour and texture matching
  • Adding length to new and mature natural locks
  • Client after-care education
  
  

• GRADUATION & CERTIFICATES AWARDED!

 

DAY 3 (Approx 6 hours)

• 1. Review and Practice

  • Techniques reviewed
  • Guided one-on-one practice with Stylist Trainers
  • Additional tips, tricks and technique Q&A

• 2. Business Mentoring

  • Q&A session discussing the details of starting, running and growing a successful dreadlock styling business to further increase student confidence in future venture possibilities

Day 3: Kris reviews a few important rules for creating flawless dreadlocks with Lyndsi from Winnipeg.

 

Important Course-Booking Details

• 50% deposit is required to reserve spot. Deposit is refundable up until four full weeks prior to first day of course, non-refundable after. Balance is due at Registration on first day of course. Cash, Canadian Money Order and Mastercard/Visa accepted - no cheques.
• We would ask that those reserving spots wait to book non-refundable flights and accommodations until four weeks prior to first day of course. A list of transportation, accommodation, local amenities and border-crossing recommendations are sent to all students upon registration to make stays as easy as possible.
• Knotty Boy techniques are glue and chemical-free, therefore previous professional hair experience or Hairstyling License is not mandatory but highly recommended.
• Knotty Boy DreadStuff has the right to refuse anyone not qualified to participate in Knotty Boy Stylist Education, and anyone whose interests conflict with Knotty Boy DreadStuff and their associates. Residents of southern British Columbia, the Greater Toronto Area, and northern Washington State are not eligible to participate in Knotty Boy Education.
• Completion of Knotty Boy Educational Courses does NOT equal or supersede Provincial/State hair styling licensing regulations.


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