Beginners Wig Making

Group - Napa, CA: $2800

Group - Melbourne Australia: USD$2800 | AUD $4200

Private - New York: $3150

Private - Travel: $3150 (Plus+ travel fee)

Group Travel Workshop: $2800 (Plus+ travel fee)

Two Day In Studio Training

This is a two day, in person beginners wig making workshop.

The class covers wig knotting, whipping, foundation resizing, refronting, and wig washing/care. Everyone begins from the same place, regardless of prior experience.

We start at the very beginning. Whether you are new to the hair community or a seasoned session stylist, everyone starts on an equal playing field learning a non transferable technique called wig knotting.

After unboxing your beginners kit, which includes all of your wig making instruments, equipment, and hair, we begin the hands on work.

Day One

On day one, we cover making a mold of the head, techniques for marking an accurate hairline, and wig wraps as a quick prep method for anyone tired of pin curls, flat wraps, or mousse.

Students have the option of having a mold made of their head. We cover blocking and padding a mold.

We then take a wig and walk through how to remove and melt the hair from the designated refronting area and how to attach a new film lace front. You are able to take this piece home and continue practicing knotting using the techniques learned on day one.

We also cover washing and handling wigs so you understand how they behave once off the block.

Day 2

Wig knotting is the technique of tying single or multiple hairs to a lace or net base using a hair ventilating needle.

You begin your workshop working on a wig block with pre mapped out lace sections. These sections function as levels. Each level progresses to a more delicate lace and more advanced knotting patterns.

At the beginning, we use heavier, coarser lace that can withstand unintentional pulling and is resistant to tearing. This allows you to learn without damaging materials.

We start with wig drills.

After a walkthrough of how to properly hold and balance your wig knotting needle, we break down the structure of the lace and begin practicing the micro movements required for knotting. The work is taught like choreography. The more you repeat it, the easier it becomes to remember the sequence.

You then begin working what we call ladders. This is the practice of getting the needle in and out of the lace consistently without the hook catching when exiting. We focus on keeping the needle aligned with the structure of the lace.

As you progress, you move from assisted knots and basic single knots into knotting patterns, swapping out polyester practice hair for real hair.

You continue working on heavier lace while learning the double knot. Once those patterns are completed, we move to lace with smaller holes that is slightly more delicate. This is where you practice cross knotting, which is how undetectable hair partings are achieved, along with strand control.

From there, you move onto 40 denier film lace blocked along a hairline. You apply the same techniques practiced on earlier lace to authentic film lace, working in different areas of the hairline and learning the difference between working within structure and free hand knotting.

You also learn how to knot mohair, a film technique used for undetectable hairline knots.

After knotting, you learn how to whip.

Whipping is the process of sewing using a hair ventilating needle. This technique is used when sewing anything related to a wig foundation and allows for a level of detail that traditional needle and thread cannot achieve.

You learn the pull stitch, single stitch, and double stitch.

You also learn how to whip wefted extensions for hybrid hand tied and wefted wigs.

What you leave with

You will go home with an exit PDF that includes an overview of everything covered in class and a measurement chart.

You will also receive resources for everything used in the workshop, including multiple manufacturers and recommendations for purchasing hair.

Students receive 30% off studio off the shelf wigs for refronting or

Beginners Kit

The beginners workshop includes a curated kit with professional wig making tools and materials.

• Wig cradle

• Magnifying lamp

• Wig block

• Drawing card

• Wig making travel case

• Sewing scissors set

• Practice hair

• Wig knotting needle set

• Block hammer

• Refronting wig

• Wig netting

• Film wig lace

• Wig department film lace sample book

• Transparent thread

• Wig mood kit

• Straight pins

• Glass pins

• Anchors

Tuition and Booking

Workshops are scheduled by appointment unless otherwise listed. Dates are confirmed directly based on availability.

Group Workshops

• Napa, California: $2800

• Melbourne, Australia: $2800

Optional accommodation fee available

• Travel based group workshops: $2800

Travel fee applies

Private Workshops

• New York City: $3150

• Travel based private workshops: $3150

Travel fee applies*

Tuition includes a full beginner kit and a wig for refronting.

All additional tools and materials are provided for use during the workshop.

Booking

To schedule a workshop, reach out with your preferred location and date range.

A 50% deposit is required to reserve your session.

The remaining balance is due on the first day of the workshop.

📞 Call or text: 3473314070

✉️ Or submit an inquiry using the form below

Studio Location

119 West 23rd Street, Suite 1005

Chelsea, New York City

Located a few blocks from the 23rd Street and 6th Avenue subway lines.

Hotel recommendations available upon request within a short walking distance.

Location: Chelsea, New York
119 W 23rd street

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