About
Hair styling is an exciting, creative and glamorous career or a valuable addition to many professions like personal shopper or image consultant. Based in the fast moving, bustling world of image and fashion, it is satisfying and very rewarding.
Our course is written by a top stylist who has many years of experience in all areas of hair styling. You’ll receive in-depth understanding on the importance of caring for the different types of hair and see how to work creatively with styling. As upstyling and extensions have become such a huge part of the hair styling service, we devote one module each to giving you an excellent education on each of these valuable skills.
Here’s just some of what you’ll learn about:
- Hairstyles throughout history, their place in fashion eras and how many classic looks are adapted for a modern twist
- The structure of hair and how to care for, protect and nourish it
- Inside tips and tricks on techniques like washing, straightening, curling and drying
- How to suit hair color and styles to individual face shapes and skin tones
- How to create special styles for occasions and create many looks with one cut
- Upstyles – past trends that are the basis of many modern looks + the latest up-to-date styles
- Extensions – different types and step-by-step techniques for applying and removing
The course is packed with detailed pictures, videos and step-by-step instructions on vital skills. You’ll receive clear, practical knowledge and tips that will help you feel confident to get styling right away.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: A Closer Look At Hair
- The structure of hair
- The scalp
- The history of hair
- Different types of hair
Module 2: How To Treat Hair
- Hair products
- Hair and scalp analysis
- Avoiding mistakes and damage
Module 3: Hair Color And Hair Shape
- Which shades enhance which skin type & which colors don’t work.
- Which shape/style of hair suits which face shape
Module 4: How To Wash Hair Professionally
- The benefits of scalp massage
- Conditioner
- Hair treatments
- Expert tips
- How to professionally wash hair - video tutorial
Module 5: Tools
- Blow drying equipment
- Different types of tools
Module 6: Styling
- How to add volume - video tutorial
- Creating curls with rollers - video tutorial
- Enhancing curls with a diffuser - video tutorial
- How to straighten hair - video tutorial
- Sculpting hair with finger technique and wax - video tutorial
Module 7: Men's Hair
- Is men’s hair different?
- Applying Gel - video tutorial
- Applying Wax - video tutorial
Module 8: Upstyling
- Brief history of upstyling
- Essential tools for upstyling
- Preparation of hair for upstyling and braiding
- Selection of upstyles
- Techniques for creating upstyles
- Fillers and hairpieces
- Upstyles, step by step.
Module 9 : Extensions
- Practical application of extensions
- Removable or Clip Extensions
- Keratin Extensions
- Micro Ring Extensions
Module 10: Hairstyles
- Short pixie cut
- Short structured style
- Androgynous style
- Shoulder length hair, no fringe
- Round bob with feathery contours and side parting
- Long hair, layered or without layers.
Career
Who is this course for?
Instead of spending many months or even years as an apprentice, you can now take this hair styling course and train to become a hairstylist in your own home in no time at all. All you need is dedication, some models to practice on (we’re sure you’ll find lots!), and the specific tools we’ll tell you all about.
Once trained, you could work in a salon that sets trends, style models for fashion shows and magazine photo shoots, or integrate your training into an overall styling service.
Career path
- Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram account showing off your skills and teaching others how to create amazing looks!
- Improve your personal style, and the style of friends with great new looks
- Explore if a challenging yet fulfilling hairstylist job is right for you
- For those who already work as stylists, this course could help you stand out in your field, leading to promotions and more opportunities
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Friedmann Pracht
Expertise: Hair styling
Friedmann Pracht has a keen interest in many aspects of hair styling and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. As well as being a master hair stylist, he has a particular flair for overall style. He loves helping women to frame their beauty in the most enhancing ways, such as with makeup. He broadened his skills by studying make-up artistry and finds this has deepened his ability to create harmonizing and visually enchanting looks. Friedmann gained invaluable experience by practicing his artistry in many countries including Germany, South Africa, and Spain and has compiled his work into this engaging course.
Hair Styling & Extensions 
9694 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
9694 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Hair styling is an exciting, creative and glamorous career or a valuable addition to many professions like personal shopper or image consultant. Based in the fast moving, bustling world of image and fashion, it is satisfying and very rewarding.
Our course is written by a top stylist who has many years of experience in all areas of hair styling. You’ll receive in-depth understanding on the importance of caring for the different types of hair and see how to work creatively with styling. As upstyling and extensions have become such a huge part of the hair styling service, we devote one module each to giving you an excellent education on each of these valuable skills.
Here’s just some of what you’ll learn about:
- Hairstyles throughout history, their place in fashion eras and how many classic looks are adapted for a modern twist
- The structure of hair and how to care for, protect and nourish it
- Inside tips and tricks on techniques like washing, straightening, curling and drying
- How to suit hair color and styles to individual face shapes and skin tones
- How to create special styles for occasions and create many looks with one cut
- Upstyles – past trends that are the basis of many modern looks + the latest up-to-date styles
- Extensions – different types and step-by-step techniques for applying and removing
The course is packed with detailed pictures, videos and step-by-step instructions on vital skills. You’ll receive clear, practical knowledge and tips that will help you feel confident to get styling right away.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: A Closer Look At Hair
- The structure of hair
- The scalp
- The history of hair
- Different types of hair
Module 2: How To Treat Hair
- Hair products
- Hair and scalp analysis
- Avoiding mistakes and damage
Module 3: Hair Color And Hair Shape
- Which shades enhance which skin type & which colors don’t work.
- Which shape/style of hair suits which face shape
Module 4: How To Wash Hair Professionally
- The benefits of scalp massage
- Conditioner
- Hair treatments
- Expert tips
- How to professionally wash hair - video tutorial
Module 5: Tools
- Blow drying equipment
- Different types of tools
Module 6: Styling
- How to add volume - video tutorial
- Creating curls with rollers - video tutorial
- Enhancing curls with a diffuser - video tutorial
- How to straighten hair - video tutorial
- Sculpting hair with finger technique and wax - video tutorial
Module 7: Men's Hair
- Is men’s hair different?
- Applying Gel - video tutorial
- Applying Wax - video tutorial
Module 8: Upstyling
- Brief history of upstyling
- Essential tools for upstyling
- Preparation of hair for upstyling and braiding
- Selection of upstyles
- Techniques for creating upstyles
- Fillers and hairpieces
- Upstyles, step by step.
Module 9 : Extensions
- Practical application of extensions
- Removable or Clip Extensions
- Keratin Extensions
- Micro Ring Extensions
Module 10: Hairstyles
- Short pixie cut
- Short structured style
- Androgynous style
- Shoulder length hair, no fringe
- Round bob with feathery contours and side parting
- Long hair, layered or without layers.
Career
Who is this course for?
Instead of spending many months or even years as an apprentice, you can now take this hair styling course and train to become a hairstylist in your own home in no time at all. All you need is dedication, some models to practice on (we’re sure you’ll find lots!), and the specific tools we’ll tell you all about.
Once trained, you could work in a salon that sets trends, style models for fashion shows and magazine photo shoots, or integrate your training into an overall styling service.
Career path
- Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram account showing off your skills and teaching others how to create amazing looks!
- Improve your personal style, and the style of friends with great new looks
- Explore if a challenging yet fulfilling hairstylist job is right for you
- For those who already work as stylists, this course could help you stand out in your field, leading to promotions and more opportunities
Creator
Friedmann Pracht
Expertise: Hair styling
Friedmann Pracht has a keen interest in many aspects of hair styling and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. As well as being a master hair stylist, he has a particular flair for overall style. He loves helping women to frame their beauty in the most enhancing ways, such as with makeup. He broadened his skills by studying make-up artistry and finds this has deepened his ability to create harmonizing and visually enchanting looks. Friedmann gained invaluable experience by practicing his artistry in many countries including Germany, South Africa, and Spain and has compiled his work into this engaging course.