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IN-PERSON AFRO HAIR TRAINING
Ready to transform the way your salon team works with Afro & textured hair?
Our small group, hands-on training days lead by experts will empower your team to care for Afro and textured hair with respect and confidence.
Small group, expert-led. No judgement, no fluff. Watch, Ask, Practice & Master.
We know that for many salons, textured hair still feels like a grey area, too easy to avoid, too complex to approach confidently.
If you’ve ever avoided Afro hair because you were afraid of causing offence or “getting it wrong” this training day is for you.
Learn how to work confidently and respectfully with Afro hair in a hands-on, emotionally intelligent environment that’s designed for professional stylists ready to close the education gap.
In-Person Salon Day
Why This Training Matters
You became a hairdresser to help people feel confident in their crown.
But when it comes to Afro and highly textured hair, many stylists still feel:
- Unsure during consultation
- Nervous recommending services
- Undertrained in Type 4 hair
- Afraid of getting it wrong
- Limited in the clients they can confidently say yes to
Not because they don’t care because the industry never properly taught it, UNTIL NOW.
This is not another surface-level texture course. This is an immersive, hands-on education experience designed to help professional stylists confidently work with curls and coils, inside the real salon environment.
Led by educators with decades of salon experience, this training combines practical technique, consultation psychology, cultural awareness and real-world salon application.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Consultation & Client Confidence
- How to build trust with Afro and textured hair clients
- The Gaudi 3P consultation framework
- Culturally aware communication
- How to remove fear, awkwardness and uncertainty
Texture Knowledge
- Understanding curl patterns from waves to coils
- Hair structure, density, porosity and shrinkage
- Product knowledge and recommendation principles
- Scalp care and healthy hair foundations
Practical Styling & Demonstration
- Natural styling techniques
- Curly to straight techniques
- Protective styling principles
- Real salon workflow and sectioning methods
We’ve trained our entire team from the ground up, established stylists as they join our team, taught stylists who were too afraid to ask questions. Stylists who have been avoiding Afro hair for years, and salon owners who wanted to offer inclusion, but didn’t know how. They all walked away changed and confident… Now it’s your turn.
You don’t need to know everything. You just need to start somewhere safe, supported, and an openness to learn
Inclusive Hairdressing Starts Here.
When you empower your team with the right knowledge, tools, and guidance, you’re not just offering new services. You’re creating a salon that sees everyone. We believe every stylist should feel confident and capable working with all hair types and every client deserves to feel safe, seen and respected.
ON the Day
This isn’t surface-level. It’s a deep dive, in a safe space. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to approach, consult, care for, and style Afro hair types with clarity and confidence.
Theory:
Our expert tutors will guide you through the background knowledge you need.
- Cultural context and emotional awareness: why this work really matters
- Understanding curl type, characteristics and product needs
- How to run inclusive consultations with the right language using our established Gaudi methodology
Practical:
Hands-on practice with guidance, using live models. You’ll learn:
- Our shampoo for success steps to avoid knots and breakage
- Protective styling basics
- Product breakdown: what to use and why
Who Is This For?
This training day is designed for:
- Qualified stylists who want to grow their confidence
- Salon teams who want to serve every client with pride
- Educators and academy leads who want to teach inclusive services
- Apprentices who want to start their career with the full picture
- Stylists who feel embarrassed to ask questions, but know they need to
You won’t just know more, you’ll feel proud to serve every client confidently. No fear. No overthinking. Just ethical, professional, powerful hairdressing.
Book your place on an upcoming course, or read our FAQs to find out more.
WHAT YOU WILL receive
Full day Face to face training
Hands-on education with expert educators in a supportive small-group environment.
Lifetime Access to
Texture Love: Circle of Confidence Our signature digital Afro & textured hair education programme.
Inside The Digital Programme:
- Consultation frameworks
- Curl charts & cheat sheets
- 12 visual demonstrations
- Product guidance
- Pricing calculators
- Launch templates
- Cutting principles
- Protective styling foundations
Private Ongoing Facebook Community
Continued support, guidance and connection after the training day.
Expert Access
Learn directly from educators with decades of real salon experience.
Small Group Mentorship Experience
Individual support and personalised learning opportunities throughout the day
Confidence To Increase Revenue
Expand your services and confidently welcome more clients into your chair.
Inclusive Salon Skillset
Build a salon experience that reflects the modern industry and today’s diverse clients.
TRAINING DETAILS
Investment: £450
Includes:
✔ Full in-person training day
✔ Lifetime digital course access
✔ Facebook support community
✔ Resources & frameworks
✔ Ongoing learning support
LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE
This is intentionally kept small to ensure high-quality learning, support and practical interaction.
Once spaces are filled, registration will close.
If you’re ready to stop feeling unsure around Afro & textured hair and start working with real confidence, clarity and professionalism…
RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOWOr complete our consultation form to discuss team training and in-salon education options.
MEET YOUR EDUCATORS
Angie
Founder of Gaudi Hair & Gaudi Coaching & Education
- 40+ years in the hair industry
- Teacher, Trainer & Assessor
- Mental Fitness Coach
- NLP Master Practitioner
- Salon owner and textured hair specialist since 1997
Angela has spent decades helping stylists build both technical confidence and emotional confidence behind the chair.
Jasmine
Lead Texture Educator at Gaudi Hair
Originally from Jamaica, Jas brings lived experience, cultural understanding and over 25 years of textured hair education.
Her approach combines practical mastery with calm, supportive teaching that transforms stylist confidence.
“We don’t teach from theory. We teach from decades of hands-on salon experience. This course is everything we wish stylists had been taught from day one.”
What Stylists Are SAYing
I am grateful that Afro hairdressing has been part of my training since the beginning, Jas is thorough and methodical when teaching, and I’m proud to be able offer hairdressing to all hair types.
Paige – Gaudi Hair apprentice
“No shame, no jargon, just real talk, real learning, and so much clarity.”
Ellie – Experienced Stylist – Bristol
“I finally feel like I can say ‘yes’ when an Afro client sits in my chair.”
Yvonne – Freelance Hairdresser
What Other Teams Are SAYing
We loved that it was hands on and the whole team was engaged the whole day due to Angie and Jas’s fab teaching.
Sally and team -Derby
The friendly welcoming atmosphere (thank you!) And the hands on approach – that what service each model was having was organised prior to the training so was made clear for us.
Laura – simply hair
The course was fun, very informative easy to follow and great to be hands on.
Allure Salon – Crawley
BOOK IN-Person Training
Ready to get going? Here’s what you need to know before booking your place.
What’s Included:
- Full-day in-person training (10am–5pm)
- Live models
- Hands-on workshop with feedback
- Product + tool usage explained
- Gaudi consultation framework
- Certificate of Attendance
- Ongoing Texture love community support group + optional progression path
Investment: £450
Upcoming Dates
Bespoke Training Day
Book a bespoke in-person Afro & Textured Hair training day for your salon team. We customise each training based on team size, location, and goals. Sessions are usually held in Bristol and the surrounding areas, but please get in touch if you have another location in mind.
Can be paired with team access to the digital online course for maximum impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to complete the Texture Love digital course first?
We highly recommend it. The in-salon day builds on the digital course and brings the learning to life through hands-on experience. If you haven’t enrolled yet, we can create a bundle package for your team.
What’s the difference between the online course and the in-salon day?
The digital course is your foundation, covering theory, curl types, product usage and culture-based consultation, as well as how to implement into your business with lifetime access.
The in-salon day is your activation, practical, live, model-based learning tailored to your team, your setup, and your questions.
Together, they create true transformation.
Can the training be adapted to our team’s experience level?
Absolutely. Whether your team is brand new to Afro hair or already offering textured services, we’ll tailor the day to meet them where they are and build from there.
How many team members can join?
We recommend 6-8 stylists for optimal hands-on time, but we can adapt based on our space and needs. Larger teams can be split over multiple sessions.
Do we need to provide models?
We will provide models at our salon in Bristol.
We encourage you to provide local models if possible if we are at your salon (we’ll guide you on hair types to invite).
How long is the training day?
A standard session runs from 9.30am–5pm with a break for lunch. We can adjust timings slightly based on your team schedule.
What equipment or setup do we need?
Just your usual salon stations, a working backwash, and your team! We’ll provide a prep checklist beforehand to make the day smooth and successful.
Can we split the cost or pay in instalments?
Yes! We offer flexible payment options to support small salons. You can pay in full or split the cost over 2 payments.
Do we get a certificate or CPD credit?
Yes. Our course is accredited and your team will receive a Texture Love In-Salon Training Certificate, and we’re happy to support CPD documentation if required.
How do we book or check available dates?
Simply click here to see upcoming dates, or complete the enquiry form and we’ll confirm availability, answer any remaining questions, and get you booked in.
