4 Day beginners intro to wig making (Intensive) - Full kit included

This course is for anyone who considers themselves a complete beginner and would love to get started in the industry of bespoke wig making. 4 days jam packed full of info and practical learning - from where to buy equipment and hair to how to measure a clients head for a new bespoke wig. By the end of the 4 days you’ll be proficient in knotting and Whipping, be able to measure up a client for a wig as well as transfer your measurements to a wig block that you’ve padded out. In the class we’ll cover:

1. Equipment and Suppliers

2. Terminology 

3. Health and Safety

4. Hair Types and Textures

5. Types of lace and when to use

6. Basic single knotting 

7. Cross Knotting and when to use

8. Directional knotting 

9. Reverse knotting and when to use 

10. Double knotting and when to use

11. Basic whipping how to create a dart

12. Shaping the lace to fit the head 

13. Re-fronting a store bought wig

14. Head Wraps

15. Taking measurements 

16. Transferring measurements to block.

17. Padding out a block. 

Full kit is included within the price and contains everything you need to start:

1. Malleable Block

2. Cradle 

3. Knotting hooks and holder

4. Invisible thread 

5. Front lace 

6. Terylene Toupee Net  

7. Flat head pins

8. Galloon 

9. Hair drawing Mat 

10. Tape measure 

11. Table stand 

12. Sharpie Pen 

Classes are held Monday to Thursday and can run consecutively or can be spread out over the course of a month. Please get i touch if you have any questions about courses or don’t see what you’re looking for, a bespoke tailor made course can be created. Please also ask for group discounts.