Start your new career with our comprehensive online hairstyling course
- Expand your makeup business by offering your clients hair styling services
- Turn your passion for hairstyling into a rewarding career in film, television, bridal, theater, and more
- Get personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our celebrity makeup & hairstyling instructor
- Get access to loads of professional industry discounts you can use to shop all your favorite makeup brands
- Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other MUAs, get feedback, and gain access to bonus material
- Develop your skills and learn the techniques creative directors and producers are looking for
- Expand your makeup business by offering your clients hair styling services
- Turn your passion for hairstyling into a rewarding career in film, television, bridal, theater, and more
- Get personalized feedback & advice on your assignments from our celebrity makeup & hairstyling instructor
- Learn how to do braids, blow-outs, updos, and period looks
- Get loads of professional industry discounts you can use to shop all your favorite makeup brands
- Thriving virtual classroom to connect with other industry experts and gain access to bonus material
Stock up with professional makeup discounts
We love to help students and grads succeed! Once you’re enrolled in our online hairstyling course (and even after you graduate) you’ll be eligible to take advantage of exclusive professional discounts offered by our preferred makeup partners.
What our students and grads are saying
We’ve helped 8000+ students and grads start their own successful makeup businesses and land jobs with high-end brands like MAC, Benefit, and Sephora!
“QC Makeup academy was the best choice. What I enjoyed the most was that I could learn online at my own pace...”
Veronika KelleMakeup Professional
“Now, I'm confident that I have the knowledge and techniques needed for me to do my dream job for the rest of my life...”
Alba CarpioMaster Makeup Graduate
“Today, I run a successful business teaching people how to apply the basics of makeup.....”
Jessica Van GinkelMakeup Professional
”The absolute best school, and I've been spreading the word to my friends! The support is incredible, and the learning experience is exactly what I've always hoped for. I've gained an immense amount of knowledge, and I'm continuously learning via their online webinars.
Gemma-Louise ManneringMaster Makeup Graduate
”I signed up a while back with QC in the Master Makeup Artistry course. Absolutely loved it. Learned so much, and met so many people. I am getting out of my comfort zone in makeup and going to try the Airbrush & Special FX courses after I'm done the Pro with Nathan.
Candace LyttleMaster Makeup Graduate
”I am thoroughly impressed with this program. WHERE TO START... As a former HS English teacher, I am so appreciative of the quality of writing in the content. It is intelligent, descriptive, clear, and thoughtful.
Michelle Sayers StraussMaster Makeup Student
QC’s Professional Hairstyling Makeup certification
Once you graduate from your online hairstyling course, you’ll receive a professional, internationally-recognized Hair Styling Essentials certificate. You can combine your Hair Styling Essentials certificate with your Master International Makeup Professional certificate to work in the following top industries:
- Freelance makeup and styling
- Bridal and beauty
- High fashion and catwalk
- Live theater and dance productions
- TV and film
- Editorial photography
- And more!
Meet Your Hair Styling Instructor
With over 25 years of experience, celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist Laurie Vukich is your instructor for the Hair Styling Essentials Course! Demonstrating professional hair styling techniques, she will take you through step-by-step tutorials for creating a variety of hair styles from 1880s period styles to modern bridal updos. She will also offer expert insights into working as a professional hair stylist.
Her work has been featured in over 100 feature films, TV movies, and IMAX productions. She’s worked on countless celebrities, dignitaries, actors, musicians and athletes including such as the following:
Your Hair Styling Kit
You’ll receive a FREE starter kit that includes a curling wand with 5 interchangeable barrels of varying widths and a heat-proof silicon mat for resting your wand on between curls. Use your starter kit for your assignments and in your professional career!
1/4 – 3/4 inch (8-19 mm) interchangeable barrel
3/4 inch (19 mm) interchangable barrel
3/4 – 1 inch (18-25 mm) interchangeable barrel
1 inch (25 mm) interchangeable barrel
1 1/4 inch (32 mm) interchangeable barrel
Silicone mat perfect for resting your wand as you work
Course Outline
UNIT A: Introduction to Hair Styling
- The consultation, etiquette, and hygiene
- The anatomy of the head and hair
- Products and tools for hair styling
- Stocking your kit
- Components of hair design
- Face shapes and structures
UNIT B: Foundational Styling Techniques
- Working with wet hair
- Blow drying techniques
- Creating volume
- Curling tools
- The anatomy of a curl
- Curling and waving techniques
- Combining techniques
UNIT C: Popular Hair Styling Techniques
- Finger waves, pin curls, and braiding
- Updos and hair extensions
- Bridal hair styling
- The top knot
- Male styling and grooming
UNIT D: Period Hair Styles
- Researching a period style
- The 1840s and 1880s
- Various styles from the 20th century
UNIT E: Starting Your Own Business
- Starting your own hair styling business
- Marketing for hair stylists
- Planning a styled shoot
”I've just started, but I have to say the materials and videos are excellent and full of details. You can even watch it anytime and anywhere. I can't wait to finish Master Makeup Artistry and the Hair Styling course. I'm addicted to QC
Gennifer BoltronalolorHair Styling Essentials Student
21 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Money-back guarantee
With QC’s money-back guarantee, you’ll have 21 days to review your course. If you have a question or concern, contact us. If in the 21 days, you decide the course isn’t for you, we’ll give you a full refund. Additional information on QC’s money-back guarantee is available in your enrollment agreement.
”I've already started getting clients and am booked up 3 weeks in advance!... None of this would have been possible without QC Academy, and I've only been doing the course a couple of months!
Katie HarrisHair Styling Essentials Graduate
”I've already started getting clients and am booked up 3 weeks in advance!... None of this would have been possible without QC Academy, and I've only been doing the course a couple of months!
Katie HarrisHair Styling Essentials Graduate
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