Certification

Ouidad Certification

Elevate Your Curl Expertise in this 2-Day Hands-On Ouidad Cutting Certification

$1500 tuition includes Tondeo Ouidad Shear ($799 value).
*$1099 tuition option does not include shears.

Take your skills to the next level with Ouidad, a trusted curl brand for 40+ years. Our immersive 2-day hands-on cutting and styling workshop is designed and led by the renowned Ouidad Curl Experts. This inclusive program focuses on techniques that will elevate your services and boost your confidence with all Curl types.

Through live model demonstrations and hands on experiences with mannequins & models, you'll learn our exclusive Carving and Slicing® techniques, a proven approach that enables you to personalize each cut and styling session for your curly-haired clients. By mastering these proprietary methods, you will set yourself apart as a true curl expert, able to provide exceptional results that keep clients coming back.

Key Takeaways:

• Master Ouidad’s Signature Techniques: Learn the intricacies of Carving and Slicing®, as well as advanced styling methods tailored for curly and textured hair.
• Expand Your Expertise: Gain the confidence to offer specialized services that distinguish you in the curly hair market.
• Increase Your Retail Dollars: Discover how to recommend the perfect products that complement your services, driving higher retail sales in your salon.
• Certified Stylists names to be featured on the Ouidad Salon locator

Prerequisites
To participate in this advanced certification workshop, you must meet the following qualifications:

• 3+ years of professional experience
• Currently work at a Ouidad retail salon (using Ouidad products for both backbar and retail)
• Competency performing the Rake & Shake Styling method
• Completion of both Curl Lab and Curl Confidence virtual prerequisite courses
• Successful completion of the online prerequisite quiz

Certification Note:
This is a Certification program, and participants will be assessed on the following:

1. Ouidad Product Architecture & proper prescribing
2. Curl Type Identification & techniques required to treat, cut and style
3. Ouidad Signature Cutting Techniques
4. Rake & Shake Styling Methodology

Certification is not guaranteed on the first try, but you will leave with a personalized action plan to help you achieve Ouidad Certification. (Follow-up fee may range from $99 and up, depending on your needs.)

Agenda

• Day 1: Sunday 9am-5:30pm ⓘ

  • 8:30am Welcome & Set-up
  • 9:00am Ouidad Methodology
  • Hands-On Mannequin work
  • Model Demonstration
  • Working Lunch
  • Hands-on workshop
  • Group Debrief & clean-up
  • 5:30pm Depart
• Day 2: Monday 8am-4:30pm ⓘ

  • 7:30am Welcome & Set-up
  • 8:00am Ouidad Methodology
  • Hands-On Mannequin work
  • Model Demonstration
  • Working Lunch
  • Hands-on workshop
  • Group Debrief
  • 4:30pm Depart

Pricing includes lunch each day. Travel and expenses not included.