Pro Course – Afro Textured Hair
Afro textured hair course . This course is for artists new to the industry and already established artists looking to elevate their skills. ScreenSkills Bursary may apply.
Overview
This course provides you with  the opportunity  to develop and grow within the amazing world of Afro-Textured hair.This course will provide key skills and styling options that will promote inclusion and diversity for all; helping to create positive change within the Hair & Makeup industry.
These in-depth intensive courses are for Hair & Makeup artists new to the industry and already established artists looking to elevate their skills and styling techniques with Natural Afro-Textured hair. As an artist working across multiple areas of Film, TV, Music, Theatre or Beauty; this course will provide you with the skill set to embrace and celebrate the diversity of Afro-Textured hair. You will feel empowered and gain a level of confidence both in skill set and ‘cultural appropriate conversation’.
- The science of Afro-Textured hair
- The importance of the consultation
- Product & tool knowledge
- How to properly handle Afro-Textured hair with protection and care for each strand
- Core styling techniques: Braiding, twisting, cornrows, heatless stretching methods, smoothing and blow drying
- Identifying curl patterns and textures and understanding the many factors the influence and promote healthy Afro hair
- How to define and manipulate curls
- How to create beautiful styles and shapes with Afro-Textured hair
- Adding extensions
- Confidence in approaching Afro- textured hair
- Cultural bias terms, language and behaviours
If you have some working credits on feature films or some equivalent evidence of a body of related work you will most likely be eligible to apply for a ScreenSkills bursary
| This course is eligible for a Screen Skills bursary. Please click the link below to apply: https://www.screenskills.com/your-career/screenskills-bursaries/ |
Included:. All styling products will be necessary to complete the course will be provided for you.​​
Please note that we regrettably have limited places for this course, so it is advisable to apply for your course early to avoid disappointment.
Dates and Prices
See our current dates below.
Included in the prices: All the tools and materials needed to complete this course will be provided during each lesson.
Course Start Date
Price
Spaces available for January 2025
Funding
Formal training is a must if you are serious about a career in Media Makeup, Hair and Special Effects. Once you have decided which course is right for you, take a look at the options below. If you need any more information or advice we are here to help.
- BAFTA Scholarship
- ScreenSkills Bursaries
- IMA Interest-Free Payment Plan
- IMA Bursary
- Financial Help for Adult learners from Northern Ireland
- Other Grants and Benefits
- Princes Trust
- CSN-Student Funding
- Overseas students
- Graduate Advice
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FAQs
View some of our FAQs below, if you still cannot find the answer you are looking for then please see all our FAQs or get in contact with us today.
How do I enrol on a course?
You must be 18 or over to apply for any of our courses, except our SFX summer school which is for 14-17 year olds. You must also meet any entry requirements specified (please visit the individual course pages for more details on these requirements).
To start the enrolment process, we first ask that you get in touch to arrange a visit to our studios, where we can carry out a brief interview. Telephone interviews can also be arranged if you are located too far away. After the interview stage you will need to complete an enrolment form and will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on your chosen course. Please note that this deposit is unfortunately non-refundable.
What do the fees include?
Your fees include everything that is needed to successfully complete our courses. This includes materials, makeup, brushes and tools and cleaning equipment. All we ask is that you bring your own pen and notepad to each lesson for note taking.
Our full time Certificate, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Hair and Makeup courses all include a full makeup and hair kit in the cost. This provides you with industry-quality makeup from brands including Bobbi Brown, MAC and Kryolan, as well as professional palettes, makeup brushes and hair tools. The value of each kit on the Intermediate and Advanced course is over £2000 and this is yours to keep once the course has ended.
Specialist equipment is supplied for our shorter courses and further prosthetics courses to allow you to complete the training.
Do you offer student loans for your courses?
The Iver Academy is registered with UK Government’s Skills Funding Agency. Currently there are no Government funded student loans available for our courses but please take a go look at our Funding page as there are a number of Bursary’s and Scholarship programmes available.
For more information please see our How to Fund your Training page
Am I able to visit The Iver Academy before enrolling?
We encourage anyone considering a course with us to first come and visit our academy. You can call us to make an appointment, where one of our team will happily show you around the premises and facilities, or you can attend one of our open days.
What is your average tutor to student ratio?
All of our courses are taught in small tutor groups. Our tutor / student ratio will vary depending on our individual courses, but on average this will be a ratio between 1:7 and 1:14 This helps us ensure that all our students receive the best care and attention to further their development.
What are your regular class teaching times?
Our regular classroom times are between 10am and 4pm and 9.30 am till 4.30 pm for Prosthetics and SFX modules.However, our academy opening hours are from 9am – 5pm to give students ample time to practise their skills and prepare for any tasks.
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