Wig Making

This course is designed for individuals eager to elevate their skills in the wig industry and master the art of crafting wigs from scratch. Led by Naomi, a renowned wig-making expert, and Shani, an experienced educator, students will gain in-depth knowledge of the entire wig-making process. Through hands-on training, you’ll learn to select premium-quality hair, create custom wefts, and design perfectly tailored wigs. The small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing each student to receive expert guidance at every step. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the confidence and skills to create wigs independently.

You will learn

Anatomy of a wig

Choosing quality hair

  • Virgin vs. processed
  • Roots and tips
  • returns

Drawing hair into lengths

  • single drawn vs. double drawn
  • securing bundles of double drawn hair

Creating wefts

Making the wig

  • Building up the wig cap
  • Marking paths for wefts
  • Securing wefts to a wig cap
  • Attaching multidirectional tops
  • Tracing a hairline on lace
  • Ventilating directions on lace
  • Ventilating into the edges of the ear tabs
  • Adding in clips and combs

Highlead and Basic sewing machine use

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