All long courses at Delamar Academy include The Afro & Curly Texture Hair module
The Hair Courses at Delamar are highly regarded in the industry as the best training for Artists who wish to learn period and contemporary hairstyling. Our Advanced Hair course is a catapult for so many people to enter the film and TV world where hair skills are essential. Since adding Afro & Curly Textured hair to the curriculum here at Delamar, it is so important that all students learn these skills. Being a Makeup & Hair Artist means having a broad and inclusive set of skills that cater to all hair textures and skin tones.
Tutor Michelle Garande is currently teaching Afro Hair here at Delamar Academy:
Michelle is a Zimbabwean born and West London raised Hair educator who specialises in Afro and Multi-textured hair. Michelle has been part of the hair industry for over 7+ years.
Starting her career as a salon Junior in 2012 at Afrotherapy Salon in North London, she soon realised her passion and love for hairdressing and creative Avant Garde styling. Within 3 years of her career she had become a Senior Stylist, Salon Assistant Manager and Assistant Head of the Afrotherapy Creative Team.
Michelle’s creative side grew through taking part in hair competitions from 2013 where she has won 5 Awards for Avant Garde styling and 3 Awards for Braid Stylist of the Year, she has done and still does photographic work that has been featured in hair magazines such Black Beauty and Hair magazine and Black Hair magazine.
The course provides an intensive grounding in Afro hairdressing skill you’ll need for working as a stylist in the media business. At the end of the course you will have learnt:
Introduction to Afro and Multi-textured Hair (hair types, curl types, hair and scalp analysis)
Consultations
Products (what to use, when to use and how to use)
Tools (combs, brushes, heat styling tools)
Hair prep for wigs
Braiding techniques for wig application
Styling techniques for type 3 and 4 hair (Curly and Kinky Coiled)
Maintenance and aftercare