Professional Free & Fee Workshops
Professional Free Workshops
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- Clipology 101 The Art, Science & Business Of Barbering
Instructor: Allen Styles
Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #4
Sunday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #6Allen Styles is one of today's most cutting edge Barber-Instructors in the
industry. He has over 15 years of experience and is the creator of the Clipology101 DVD series, Allen Styles Touch Up Spray, Barber Battle Winner
and Wahl Platform Artist/Educator. In this class you will learn the latest
finishing techniques & tools and secrets of Celebrity Barbers and effective marketing techniques. Clipology101 will keep you relevant in the world of Barbering via modern technology. This class will be motivational. You will
leave with the tools needed to stay ahead of the curve and cash in on this
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- Advance Barbering
Instructor: Vinny Barberino and BOM
Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #1
Sunday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #1Ever wanted to take your skils to the next level of creativity? Join Vinnie
Barberino and the other master barbers from the Barbers Only Magazine staff
to learn how to execute various basic and advanced design cuts. These barber design cuts are becoming more popular in today's shops. This class is targeted towards the experienced or creative novice barber and will cover the tools needed to enhance your skills. Learn step-by-step Guides on performing
design haircuts in your shop or salon.
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- Natural Hair Cutting
Instructor: Vinny Barberino and BOM
Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #6
Sunday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #4Learn proper techniques for cutting natural hair. Your clientel will quickly grow as you expand your services to the many women looking to wear short and sassy, fuss-free hairstyles. With the proper techniques, you can offer your clients a variety of feminine hairstyles/haircuts that will either open a new client base for your or just keep your current base coming back for more. Mr. Taper and Vinny Barberino have many years under their belts in the barbering business. They will be sharing their skills on barbering and cutting techniques.
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- Salon Ownership-Make It Happen, Make It Last
Instructor: Anita Hill
Saturday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #4
Sunday 11:00am-12:30am Rm #6Desire, goals and vision are a great start to opening your own salon; however, there are many more components needed and factors involved in achieving
this. This class will teach you the key components to opening, operating, and maintaining your business; components such as legal structure, recruiting,
staff and financial management, retailing, marketing and advertising, team building and more This class will put you on the right path to owning and maintaining a successful and profitable salon.
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- The Natural Alternative to Waxing/Hair Removal
Instructor: Kanika Jamila
Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #1
Sunday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #2Threading is the most natural and safe way to remove unwanted facial hair. Eyebrow threading shapes the face and accents natural beauty by flattering
the features. Offer your clients an alternative to the messiness and irritation of waxing. Master Threader and Aesthetician, Dr. Kanika Jamila will teach you how to perfect the ancient art of Threading Hair Removal at a fraction of the cost of performing other hair removal services such as waxing. -
- Hairlocing 101
Instructor: Monti of Taliah Waajid Natural Hair Care Center
Saturday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #5
Sunday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #3Learn how to start, maintain and style Locs. This class will teach the basics techniques for Locing hair. Any questions you may have about locs can be answered in this class. Monte will also share information for attracting and retaining Loc clients, information for pricing and services that will keep your
Loc clientele happy and coming back to you for service and styles as their
locs grow.
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- Advance Hair Locing
Instructor: Malika Cooper-Tamu
Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #3
Sunday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #1Through theory and practice, Natural Hair Care Practitioners will boost their knowledge, techniques and skills to enhance their natural hair businesses to another level. The primary focus will be 'going beyond basic hair locking.'
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- Hair Color 101 Fee: $80.00
Instructor: Ayo Keisha Smith
Saturday 9:00am-10:30pm Rm #6 & Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #6
Sunday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #4Learn the fundamentals of applying color to Locs and all hair types. This will
be an informative, fun interactive workshop with demonstrations on the proper application of hair color to several hair types. You will learn which color application is best for your clients, Permanent, Semi-permanent or Demi-Permant Color. Ayo Keisha Smith is a color specialist who has trained under several color companies. She is also a former stylist of the Taliah Waajid's
Natural Hair Care Center. She now works as an independent Natural Hair Stylist/Colorist in Atlanta, GA.
Other color topics that will be covered:
- Details of the Color Wheel
- Color application for virgin, retouch, high lift, etc.
- Safe Peroxide levels
- Live demonstrations
PURCHASE WORKSHOP
- Hair Color 101 Fee: $80.00
Professional Fee Workshops
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- Loc Weave Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Ansylla
Saturday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #4
Sunday 4:30am-6:00pm Rm #6Learn one of the most sought-after techniques for hair loss of Locs . The Loc Weave is a technique to help Loc wearers who have thinning or balding areas. Natural-looking Locs are created and attached, without adhesives to cover
bald and thinning areas and blend beautifully with existing Locs. Clients who
have received this service have been extremely pleased. The Loc Weave has boosted their confidence and freed them from embarrassment. You will have
that client forever!
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- Loc Extensions and Loc Repair Fee: $250.00
Instructor: Ronnie
Saturday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #3
Sunday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #5This is an amazing technique! You can give your clients locs instantly! Almost everyone wants locs but not everyone wants to wait for them to grow to their desired length. Ronnie Decoteau of Roni's Artistic Hands will teach you the techniques for extending hair to form natural looking, kinky textured locs that
can be permanent or temporary. These locs can be shamooed, styled, curled and crinkled just like natural locs. Your clients will love this new option for their hair. You will love the increase to your revenue. You will also learn to fill in and repair existing and damaged locs.
PURCHASE WORKSHOP
Professional, Consumer & Manufacturer Workshops

Saturday 4:30pm-6:00pm Rm #4
Sunday 11:00am-12:30pm Rm #5
Students will learn steps needed to make custom wigs. These wigs are a
great service to offer clients that are starting locs, transitioning to natural hair
or for natural hair customers that want to change their everyday look without
applying chemicals to their hair. You will learn to perform custom
measurements and creating custom cutting and styling for the client's
custom wig. Application is simple and the wig can be removed daily.
This can be used as a cover up when entering the initial locking stage.
Business techniques for increasing your income by learning this exclusive technique are included in this workshop. This class will be fun and it demonstrates one of the Safest weaving techniques on the market.
Saturday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #2
Sunday 11:00am-1:00pm Rm #3
Sheila is back to teach you to braid like a pro. Sheila Everette-Hale is a Master Braider who opened the first school for braiding and natural hair care
techniques. She will teach you the techniques you need to perfect your skills
as a braider. You will learn techniques for smooth extension application,
parting styles and much more. This class offers something for anyone wanting
to learn basic to advance techniques for perfecting your braiding.
Saturday 2:00pm-3:30pm Rm #2
Sunday 9:00am-10:30am Rm #2
Once you learn the technique for the Silki Flatwist, you will be able to create many new styles as well as combination styles that include the Silki Flatwist technique. Silki Flatwist styles do not take long to complete. Yet these beautiful, elegant styles will yield an increase in your business as well as help your clients with transitioning from chemicals to natural hair.