Day 1: Basics, Hygiene & Tools

• Introduction to hairstyling, salon hygiene, and client consultations.
• Understanding hair textures, face shapes, and hair preparation.
• Essential tool kits (brushes, combs, sectioning clips) and product selection (sprays, serums, waxes).

Day 2: Blow Drying & Basic Preparation

• Sectioning techniques for styling.
• Techniques for standard blow-drying (In-Curls, Out-Curls, and straight volume).
• Understanding backcombing and creating volume/poufs.

Day 3: Thermal & Heat Styling

• Safe usage and temperature control for heat tools.
• Mastering flat iron straightening & hair crimping for volume.
• Curling techniques using tong rollers and curling irons (loose curls, tight curls, beach waves).

Day 4: Braids & Twist Artistry

• Classic and modern braiding (three-strand, French, Dutch, Fish-tail).
• Designing multi-strand braids and twists.
• Incorporating braids into half-up, half-down styles.

Day 5: Traditional & Bridal Updos

• Preparing the hair base for heavy bridal or occasion styles.
• Crafting traditional buns, donut buns, and bridal updos.
• Hair padding placement and fixing heavy dupattas, veils, or floral accessories.

Day 6: Modern & Party Hairstyles

• Messy buns, textured updos, and high ponytails.
• Fusion and Western-style party looks.
• Working with hair extensions (clip-ins) and decorative accessories.

Day 7: Live Assessment & Certification

• Recap of client styling and troubleshooting common errors.
• Practical test: Live time-based assessment where you must create a full style on a mannequin/model.
• Feedback session, business & freelance tips, and distribution of the Certificate in Hair Styling.