Beginners Wig Making
Group - Napa, CA: $2800
Group - Melbourne Australia: USD$2800 | AUD $4200
Group - Travel: $2800 (+ travel fee)
Private - New York: $3150
Private - Travel: $3150 (+ 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.
