"Shampoo, Detangle and Prep: The Essentials of Natural Hair"

Come join us for a fun, hands-on, and highly informative session designed to help you master one of the most important parts of natural hair care: the wash day process. Whether you’re a stylist, assistant, or hair enthusiast, this class teaches you how to properly shampoo, detangle, and prep natural hair for a smooth, healthy, and flawless finish.

This course focuses on developing essential foundational skills that every natural hair professional—and confident at-home learner—should know. Participants will learn how to deliver a comfortable, efficient, and professional experience from start to finish while prioritizing hair and scalp health. Through live demonstration and guided hands-on practice, you’ll gain the skill, clarity, and confidence to work with natural textures safely and effectively.

• Beginner and intermediate hairstylists refining their natural hair care techniques
• Salon assistants wanting to provide exceptional shampoo and detangling services
• Hair enthusiasts or parents looking to perfect their at-home wash day routine

4–5 hours total

• 1 hour: Theory, hair/scalp fundamentals, and product overview
• 1 hour: Live demonstration of shampoo, detangle, and prep techniques
• 2–3 hours: Hands-on practice with instructor feedback

• Practice mannequins or volunteer models
• Starter tool kit (combs, brushes, clips, spray bottle)
• Sample-sized shampoo, conditioner, detangler, and leave-in products
• Printed, step-by-step training guide

Info: *Check-in & introductions
*Overview of class goals
*Distribution of mannequin heads, kits, and product samples

Info: *Understanding porosity, density & shrinkage
*Identifying signs of dryness, buildup, and scalp imbalance
*How hair characteristics affect cleansing & detangling
*Product overview and selection tips

Info: *Proper shampooing technique (root-to-end cleansing & scalp manipulation)
*Conditioner application for slip & softness
*Finger detangling foundations
*Tool detangling: brushes vs. combs
*Sectioning & prepping for styling

Info: Participants practice:
*Safe shampooing patterns
*Conditioner distribution & softening
*Controlled detangling (ends-to-roots method)
*Tension control for minimal breakage
Instructor feedback given throughout.

Info: Participants practice:
*Sectioning for protective styles or silk press prep
*Blow-dry prep (optional depending on tools)
*Stretching techniques
*Refining tension control & parting

Info: *Final Q&A
*Key takeaway review
*Certificates of Completion distributed
*Photos & networking

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Host or Publisher Constance Hunter