Course Description

The course is centered around hairstyling techniques with a focus on blow-drying and silk pressing, specifically for Afro-textured short hair. Key points include: 1. **Tools and Equipment**: - Importance of using a blow dryer with a concentrator and a pick attachment. - The use of a round brush and a Denman or paddle brush for different hair textures. 2. **Blow Drying**: - Initiates with medium heat for short hair to allow for proper detangling before the hair dries. - Method involves using fingers to stretch and detangle hair while drying. - For preparing hair for a silk press, it's important to ensure it is well-stretched and not too dry or tangled. 3. **Moisturizing**: - After hair is about 80% dry, a cream moisturizer is applied to better absorb while some moisture remains. - Emphasis on working the moisturizer into the hair shaft. 4. **Preparation for Silk Press**: - Use of a heat protectant before applying heat. - Sectioning hair according to its density for a uniform result. 5. **Silk Press Technique**: - Utilizes medium heat on a flat iron. - Conducts a few passes to achieve a silky straight look, evaluating the result to ensure effectiveness. - Trim hair conservatively by lifting and cutting, considering natural curl patterns. 6. **Conclusion**: - Application of oil or serum after completing the silk press to seal in moisture without weighing down fine hair. - Final result aims for shiny, healthy, well-moisturized hair. The course emphasizes the importance of preparation, the use of appropriate tools, and mindful application of products to achieve a professional finish, ensuring hair health and appearance are optimized in the process.