LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE

TRAINING DATES: October, November 2025 & 2026 dates (click here for dates & fees)

Learn from our expert hair educators & designers how to master your skills to suit a period of history.

TOPICS:

• Top Techniques: Master waves, curls, winding and shaping to style like a pro

• Work with diverse hair textures: and products to create stylised and historically accurate looks

• Tools of the Trade: Explore a variety of heat-styling methods to achieve those iconic looks

• Research & Prep: Learn how to craft hairstyles ‘that meet the brief’ every time

• Create a Look-book: Build a collection of styles inspired by period drama and photography

• A Century of Style: Delve into iconic hairstyles, from everyday trends to Hollywood’s finest

• Shortcuts and Pro Tips: Discover how the pro’s work for speed, efficiency and longevity.

• The Styling Game: practical tips to boost your speed and confidence

FORMAT:

• Expert instruction and demonstrations from leading industry artists

• Small and friendly practical workshop sessions

• Group discussions with image analysis, to help you develop a more critical eye

• Mentoring feedback and guidance that is tailored to your needs

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• A range of learned techniques to last a lifetime

• A better understanding of what, why, when and how each product and tool works best for you

• Confidence in your craft, skills and creativity

AMANDA ROCHELLE

Amanda is an established hair and make-up designer with over 25 years of experience in TV, TVC, Film, Live Event & Photographic make-up. For the past 17 years she has also been an educator and mentor to students and trainees alike.

Amanda says “having a broad range of technical skills and a thorough working knowledge of period styling is an essential part of being a good Hair and `Make-up Artist. Recreating an era specific look with speed and accuracy can only be achieved if you know what you are doing, and how best to get it done quickly”.