Bridal Magazines, Pinterest, and Instagram are full of exquisite bridal hairstyles done by professionals showcasing endless creativity and skill, which inspire new stylists to begin their journey in an industry that constantly demands excellence. This free online course begins by laying out the required preparatory work and tools you need before styling. We then show you how to do a modern ‘romantic updo’ inspired by vintage Hollywood glam, a solid foundation for your styling career. The tricks and techniques used to create this beautiful look can easily be learned and applied to almost any other style. 

We show you how to use the required heating tools and brushes while identifying the products that successful bridal stylists keep in their kits. The course goes over some general preparatory steps, like cleaning hair, protecting it from heat, straightening, curling, teasing and so on. We then explore more techniques for creating different hairstyles, adding ‘pinned-up’ looks, the elegant ‘low ponytail’, the ‘half-up, half-down’, the ‘chignon’ and styles for short hair.

Finally, we go over tips and recommendations for running your own successful styling business, including marketing advice, which is important if you plan to open your own freelance operation. We explain how to grow your client base while you establish and manage a social media presence. Working on bridal hair can be very rewarding: not only do you help make someone's special day memorable but you also get to explore and express your creativity. This course is free, fun and insightful so sign up to acquire a valuable new skill.