Folake Kassim

I’m a qualified hairstylist with 7+ years of salon experience.

Confident across all textures (including Afro and multi-textured hair). I recently completed WHAM training at The Iver Academy, and I’m now building on-set experience.

I bring a calm, collaborative approach, strong finishing skills, and a focus on inclusive, camera-ready styling. Open to assisting across theatre, film, and commercial work while I continue to learn and grow.

Work Experience

Guest Educator: Curly + Textured Hair for Screen
The Iver Academy, 2025

Delivered a masterclass on working with curly and textured hair in screen environments, covering preparation, styling, curl definition, frizz management, and continuity considerations.

Shared professional salon insight and inclusive styling practices for all hair types.

Education

The Iver Academy

Wigs, Hair + Makeup for Screen and Stage
Trained in wig preparation, dressing, application, continuity, and styling for camera. Developed a broad skill set transferable to film, TV, and theatre, with insight into working in production environments.

Westminster College

Wig Construction
Gained skills in knotting, weft-making, and wig maintenance, building a strong foundation in technical hair work.

West Thames College

Level 2 & Level 3 Hairdressing
Achieved full qualifications in hairdressing, including cutting, colouring, and styling across all textures.

Additional Expertise
Qualified hairstylist with 7+ years’ experience in salon and private client work, confident across Afro, curly, coily, wavy, and straight hair. Specialist in curl definition and frizz reduction, with a focus on inclusive styling for all hair types.

Years of Experience

• Make-Up Less than a year
• Hair Dressing 7 years
• SFX Less than a year
• Prosthetics Less than a year
• Colourist Less than a year
• Barbering Less than a year
• Wig Dressing Less than a year
• Knotting Less than a year
• Airbrushing Less than a year
• Body Art Less than a year
• Other Textured Hair & Curl Specialist: Over 7 years of salon experience, confident working with all hair textures, including Afro, curly, coily, wavy, and straight. Specialising in curl definition, frizz reduction, and protective styling, with transferable skills and insight that support the demands of film, TV, and theatre production environments.

Other

• IT Skills Microsoft Office Suite: Proficient in Word and Excel for documentation, scheduling, and reporting. Google Workspace: Skilled in Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms: Able to create, link, and integrate forms for data collection and workflow management. Web Design & UX: Experienced in no-code website building and user-friendly layout design. Canva & Digital Design Tools: Creating professional, on-brand materials including brochures, guides, and social media assets. Database & CRM Management: Setting up and maintaining databases, client records, and customer relationship systems. Workflow Organisation: Designing and implementing digital systems and protocols for efficient project management.
• Languages English
• Areas can work in London and surrounding areas (open to travel for productions)
• Driver License Full, clean UK driving licence
• References Liz Tagg – Principal, The Iver Makeup Academy Tamsin Barbosa – Vice Principal, The Iver Makeup Academy