Fundamental´s of Afro / Multi-textured hair

Masterclass with Michelle Garande

25.11.-27.11.2025 Berlin 
english speaking class
Price 790 Euro plus 19% VAT.

10 % off for follow up Students

„The Fundamentals of Afro and Multi-textured Hair“ is a 3 day introductory course designed for Hairstylists, Make-up Artists, Session Stylists, Bridal Stylist who are new to the world of Coils and Curls or those who need a refresher.

PROGRAM

Science of hair

• Hair structure
• Hair textures, hair patterns
• Understanding the hair groups using the hair classification model

Understand hair textures from curly, kinky, coiled

• Hair preparation for styling
• How to style natural hair
• Products (choosing & how to apply products)
• Tools (what to use, when to use)
• Curl defining & diffusing

Natural setting techniques

• Flat twist
• Bantu knots
• Single twists braid
• Comb twist

What Students has to bring

• Professional hair dryer with diffuser and nozzle
• Afro Pick attachment for hairdryer
• hair straightener tool
• tail comb
• large tooth comb
• cutting comb
• sectioning clips
• paddle brush
• small & medium bristle brushes
• hairdressing scissors
• spray water bottle
  All the styling-products during classes will be provided.

MICHELLE GARANDE

Michelle Garande is a renowned Hair Educator and Hairstylist specializing in Afro and Multi-textured hair. Since starting her hairdressing career in 2012, Michelle has left a lasting impact on the Afro hairdressing industry. Since 2018, she has been providing Afro hairstyling education to leading universities, colleges, and academies across the UK, catering to students entering the realms of Film, TV, Theatre, Fashion, and salon industries.

Michelle collaborates with top West End shows, offering training and consultancy services to wig teams and hair and makeup departments for TV and film productions. Her mission is to ensure that her students gain the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to excel as experts and specialists in styling, dressing, and caring for Afro and multi-textured hair. Michelle is also the visionary founder of the GARANDE Academy located in North London.

My Registration

Yes, I would like to register for the workshop

Monturenkurs „Fundament und Form“

Masterclass mit Katharina Pade

05.12.-07.12.2025 BERLIN
german speaking class
Preis 980,00 Euro plus 19% Vat
10 % off für follow up Students

PROGRAM

Tag 1 – Analyse und Konzeption

Zum Einstieg analysieren wir die mitgebrachten Köpfe und besprechen die gewünschten Frisuren.
Im Zentrum steht die Frage:
Wie soll meine Perücke aussehen – und was braucht die Montur, damit sie passt?

Gemeinsam erarbeiten wir die gestalterische Grundlage anhand typischer Anforderungen wie:

• Schütteres Haar am Oberkopf
• Gezogener oder extremer Scheitel
• Starke Wirbel
• Mit oder ohne Pony
• Gesteckter Nacken oder Klebeecken
• Kein Nackenansatz, sondern ¾-Perücke mit Eigenhaar

Daraus entwickeln wir ein individuelles Monturkonzept – in klar gegliederte Partien:

1. Hinterkopf / Oberkopf

• Wo liegt die Überlappung?
• Welche Kopfrundung erfordert Falten?
• Wie beeinflussen Scheitel oder Wirbel die Konstruktion?

2. Nacken

• Wo endet die Perücke?
• Gibt es einen Knickpunkt?
• Ist ein partieller Abschluss ausreichend – oder braucht es einen vollständigen Nacken?

3. Scheitel / Wirbel / Pony

• Wo sitzt der Wirbel?
• Wo beginnt der Scheitel?
• Ist der Scheitel stark gezogen oder nur angedeutet?
• Gibt es einen Pony – oder nur eine natürliche Wuchsrichtung?

Auswahl des Tülls
Der passende Tüll wird nach Frisur, Transparenz und Materialfestigkeit ausgewählt. Unterschiede in Tüllarten und Färbetechniken werden theoretisch vermittelt, um gestalterische Möglichkeiten einschätzen zu können.

Anschließend werden die Partien wie ein Schnittmuster direkt auf dem Kopf eingezeichnet, der Tüll zugeschnitten und vorbereitet.

Tag 2: Montieren der Montur

Die praktische Umsetzung beginnt. Die vorbereiteten Tüllteile werden montiert – zuerst Hinterkopf und Nackenabschluss, danach Oberkopf und Scheitelbereich. Jede Partie wird individuell angepasst: Scheitel, Pony, Klebeecken, Ansatzfläche – abgestimmt auf Frisur und Kopfform. Die Schritte werden demonstriert und anschließend in Einzelarbeit umgesetzt.

Tag 3: Ansatztüll und Feinarbeit

Am letzten Tag stehen Ansatz, Stirn und Klebeecken im Fokus. Der Ansatztüll wird in zwei Lagen montiert, geschnitten und mit Stegen stabilisiert. Offene Nähte werden geschlossen. Die Teilnehmenden arbeiten selbstständig weiter, begleitet von gezielten Anleitungen.

Dieser Kurs richtet sich an Maskenbildner*innen, die freier und sicherer mit komplexen Kopfformen und Frisuren arbeiten möchten. Wer mit klassischen Techniken an Grenzen stößt, findet hier moderne Methoden mit mehr Spielraum und Verständnis. Ziel ist keine Lehrbuch-Perfektion, sondern eine Montur, die zur Frisur, zum Kopf und zum eigenen Stil passt.

What Students has to bring 

• Postiche- oder PU-Kopf, vorbereitet mit Folie und Tesa (straff gewrappt)
• Perückenvorlage
• Montierwerkzeug:
  • Zange
  • Spitze, scharfe Arbeitsschere (für Tüll)
  • Transparenter Nylonfaden
  • Grobe Knüpfnadel (z. B. Fischbach+Miller Stärke 8)
• Markierungsnadeln (Glaskopf, Ø 4–5 mm, ca. 20 mm lang)
• Kurze Stahlkopfnadeln (ca. 16 mm x 0,65 mm)
• Folienstifte (3 Farben)
• Tesafilm + Abroller (transparent)
• Maßband
• 8–10 große oder mittlere Toupetclips (für Head Wrap)
• Kurze, glatte Haarnadeln (für Head Wrap)
• Bürsten (für Head Wrap)
• Stielkamm (für Head Wrap)

Katharina Pade

Katharina Pade ist eine erfahrene Perückenmacherin und Haar Artist mit über 30 Jahren Berufserfahrung. Nach ihrer Ausbildung zur Maskenbildnerin an den Münchner Kammerspielen arbeitete sie dort zunächst als feste Mitarbeiterin, bevor sie 1995 die MANUFAKTUR gründete – eine Werkstatt für die Anfertigung von Perücken, Haarteilen und theaterbezogenen Haararbeiten.

Über die MANUFAKTUR arbeitet Katharina Pade mit führenden Theaterhäusern, Filmproduktionen und Institutionen zusammen. Sie entwickelt dabei innovative Techniken in der Perückengestaltung, Befestigungsmethoden und historischen Frisurengestaltung. Ihre Expertise reicht von maßgefertigten Haarteilen über professionelle Haarintegration bis hin zu wegweisenden Silikonverklebungstechniken für besonders natürliche Ergebnisse.

Seit 1998 ist sie auch als Dozentin tätig – unter anderem an der Bayerischen Theaterakademie August Everding, der Hochschule Ernst Busch in Berlin sowie bei Fischbach & Miller und Kerling. Ihr praxisnaher Unterricht vermittelt fundiertes Wissen sowohl in traditionellen als auch modernen Techniken der Haar- und Perückenarbeit.

Katharina Pade is a highly experienced wig maker and hair artist with over 30 years in the industry. After completing her training as a makeup artist at the Münchner Kammerspiele, she worked as a resident artist before founding MANUFAKTUR in 1995—a workshop specializing in the creation of wigs, hairpieces, and theatrical hair applications. Through MANUFAKTUR, Katharina has collaborated with leading theaters, film productions, and institutions, developing innovative techniques in wig construction, bonding methods, and historical hairstyling. Her expertise extends to custom-made hairpieces, professional hair integration, and pioneering silicone bonding techniques for natural-looking results. As an educator, she has been teaching since 1998, sharing her knowledge at prestigious institutions like the Bayerische Theaterakademie August Everding, Ernst Busch Hochschule Berlin, and Fischbach & Miller and Kerling. Her hands-on approach ensures that students gain a deep understanding of both traditional and modern techniques in hair and wig work. 

My Registration

Yes, I would like to register for the workshop

HAIRPLAY with Textured Hair

Masterclass with MICHELLE GARANDE

11.12.-12.12.2025 BERLIN
english speaking class
Price 650,00 Euro plus 19% Vat
10 % off for follow up Students

This 2-day practical workshop focuses on creative and efficient styling techniques for curly and coiled hair textures. The hands-on experience encourages stylists to play, experiment, and refine their styling skills—whether you’re aiming for clean, quick commercial looks or editorial-level artistry. Perfect for those working in Film/TV, session styling, or commercial work, the workshop builds confidence and creativity in handling textured hair with purpose and style.

This workshop is ideal for professional hairstylists who have basic experience working with textured hair. 

You should be familiar with: 

• Hair preparation 
• Heat styling (blow drying, straightening) 
• Coil/curl defining techniques 

Note: If you’re completely new to working with textured hair, we recommend attending our 3- Day Afro Hair Fundamentals course first.

By the end of this workshop, you will: 

• Learn fast, effective hair preparation methods for curly/coiled textures 
• Practice seamless transitions between styles within a short timeframe 
• Explore the use of hair pieces, padding, and accessories 
• Understand product selection and usage for different styling stages 
• Gain hands-on experience working on training heads and live models

PROGRAM

Day 1: Technique & Transition Practice (Training Heads) 

Focus: Hair Prep | Product Knowledge | Seamless Transitions 

• Introduction & Objectives 
• Understanding Hair Prep: natural or heat styling 
• Product Knowledge: What to use, when, and why 
• Tool Techniques: Brushes, dryers, clips, and styling aids 
• Quick Style Changes: Techniques to transform a look fast 
• Practice: Create 3 transitional looks on training heads 
• Q&A and Group Discussio

Goal: Build confidence and speed in style transitions on textured hair. 

Day 2: Hands-On Creative Application (Live Models) 

Focus: Customization | Adaptability | Styling with Intuition 

• Recap of Day 1 Learnings 
• Introduction to Live Model Work: Assessing Hair Texture & Type 
• Customizing Looks: Adjusting your technique for individual models 
• Practical: Recreate and refine your 3 looks on a live model 
• Feedback, Troubleshooting, and Final Styling Showcase 
• Wrap-Up & Creative Discussion

Goal: Apply your knowledge to real-world hair, building adaptability and creative expression. 

What Students has to bring

Styling Equipment: 

• Hair dryer with all attachments (including diffuser & afro pick)
• Assorted combs: tail, wide tooth, pin tail, large styling comb 
• Brushes: Denman (large & small), soft dressing, paddle, round, boar bristle
• Clips: sectioning, duckbill, non-crease 
• Pins & Grips: various sizes 
• Hair scissors & synthetic hair cutting scissors 
• Edge styling brush 
• Hair straighteners 
• Elasticated thread (2mm black), small elastic bands 
• Spray water bottle 
• Fabric mesh diffuser 
• Hair Accessories (Optional but Encouraged): 
• Hair padding & doughnuts (various sizes) 
• Hairpieces/extensions for styling 
• Accessories for creative styling (clips, beads, scarves, etc.)

All styling products will be provided during the class. If you have your own training head, feel free to bring it and take your finished look home.

MICHELLE GARANDE

Michelle Garande is a renowned Hair Educator and Hairstylist specializing in Afro and Multi-textured hair. Since starting her hairdressing career in 2012, Michelle has left a lasting impact on the Afro hairdressing industry. Since 2018, she has been providing Afro hairstyling education to leading universities, colleges, and academies across the UK, catering to students entering the realms of Film, TV, Theatre, Fashion, and salon industries.

Michelle collaborates with top West End shows, offering training and consultancy services to wig teams and hair and makeup departments for TV and film productions. Her mission is to ensure that her students gain the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to excel as experts and specialists in styling, dressing, and caring for Afro and multi-textured hair. Michelle is also the visionary founder of the GARANDE Academy located in North London.

My Registration

Yes, I would like to register for the workshop

BRAIDING with Extensions

Masterclass with MICHELLE GARANDE

5.1.-6.1.2026 BERLIN
english speaking class
Price 650,00 Euro plus 19% Vat
10 % off for follow up Students

Braiding with hair extensions is an essential skill for hairstylists working in Film/TV, Session work, and Commercial styling. Whether refreshing a few braids, thickening existing styles, or adding dramatic length to a ponytail, mastering these techniques gives you the confidence and flexibility to handle a wide range of styling scenarios. 

This class is ideal for hairstylists who: Have basic experience in French braiding, Dutch braiding/cornrows, or single plaits .Want to begin or strengthen their skills in braiding with extensions. Are working or plan to work in fashion, film, or commercial settings Note: This workshop is not suitable for complete beginners with no braiding experience. 

This hands-on 2-day workshop will focus on both foundational techniques and creative approaches, particularly in:

• Feed-in braiding
• Knotless braiding
• Single Braids
• Cornrows/Dutch Braids

Day 1: Foundation & Technique     Theory: Preparation & Consultation

• Understanding the purpose and possibilities of braiding with extensions 
• How to prepare your client and yourself before starting (including hygiene, posture, and 
• mindset) 
• Hair & Scalp Analysis: What to look for before starting a braid service 
• Key consultation questions to ask every client 
• Hair Preparation Techniques 
• No-heat prep: Stretching and preparing natural coils and curls without heat 
• With heat: Blow-drying and smoothing techniques for easier braiding

Extension Hair Preparation:

• Feathering techniques for natural ends 
•  Measuring and cutting hair extensions to match desired braid length 
• Understanding braid-to-extension ratio for balance and fullness Practical Training 
• Correct body, hand, and finger positioning for long-term comfort and clean results 
• Sectioning techniques and strategic placement for both single braids and cornrows 
• Learning to feed in extensions seamlessly while braiding 
• Overview of key tools and styling products used in professional braiding

Day 2: Application & Styling      Advanced Techniques 

• Refreshing and reviewing extension prep from Day 1 
• Color blending: Mixing synthetic hair to create unique tones 
• Creative sectioning: How to design and part hair for patterns and clean symmetry 

Style Creation 

• Hands-on styling session with the goal of completing at least two full braid styles 
• Focus on refinement, consistency, and visual impact 
• Reinforcement of body and hand positioning 
• Tips for long-lasting, camera-ready finishes 
• Finishing Methods 
• Setting braid ends with hot water sealing techniques for: 
• Straight finishes 
• Curled ends

What Students has to bring

• Afro training head 
•  Professional hair dryer with nozzle 
• Afro pick blow dryer attachment 
• Tail comb 
• Large wide-tooth comb 
• Cutting comb 
• Paddle brush 
• Detangling brush 
• Denman brush 
• Sectioning clips 
• Synthetic hair cutting scissors 

Hair Extensions 

Bring only Expressions or Impressions brand:

• 2 packs of natural colors (#2 or #4) 
• 2 packs of bright fashion colors (e.g., pink, red, yellow, purple, silver, etc.) 

All styling products will be provided during class.

MICHELLE GARANDE

Michelle Garande is a renowned Hair Educator and Hairstylist specializing in Afro and Multi-textured hair. Since starting her hairdressing career in 2012, Michelle has left a lasting impact on the Afro hairdressing industry. Since 2018, she has been providing Afro hairstyling education to leading universities, colleges, and academies across the UK, catering to students entering the realms of Film, TV, Theatre, Fashion, and salon industries.

Michelle collaborates with top West End shows, offering training and consultancy services to wig teams and hair and makeup departments for TV and film productions. Her mission is to ensure that her students gain the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to excel as experts and specialists in styling, dressing, and caring for Afro and multi-textured hair. Michelle is also the visionary founder of the GARANDE Academy located in North London.

My Registration

Yes, I would like to register for the workshop

Bald Cap Masterclass

with Adrian Rigby

09.01.-10.01.2026 BERLIN
englisch speaking class
790,00 Euro plus 19% Vat
10 % off for follow up Students

Gain Bald Cap Mastery with Adrian Rigby!

In this intensive course, participants will polish their skills in precise application and seamless blending using Rigby’s exclusive techniques.

You’ll learn how to prep hair in layers under the cap for ensuring a flawless finish. Explore professional paints like PAX, alcohol palettes, and grease paints, and gain insider tips from one of the industry’s leading experts.On the second day, you’ll adapt your techniques for dark skin tones. Adrian will teach you color matching and blending, ensuring a natural look for deeper skin tones. This session will equip you with the skills to confidently handle a diverse range of projects.

PROGRAM

• Demo and practical hands-on with Adrian through the process on
• light skin tone
• dark skin tone
• Hair wrapping (medium,long hair)
• Taping with Opsite
• Application of the cap
• Colouration process with Pax paint, alcohol palettes, grease paint colour

What Students has to bring

• your favorite brushes
• comb
• water spray bottle
• small scissor
• alcohol palette
• grease paint colour
• Mastix glue
• hairdryer and afro comb attachment

Adrian Rigby

Adrian Rigby has been in the makeup and prosthetics industry for nearly 25 years. He kicked off his career alongside Nick Dudman, who worked on the Harry Potter series. Since then, Adrian has freelanced with big names like Barrie Gower, Mark Coulier, and Kristyan Mallett. He’s contributed to major projects like World War Z, Game of Thrones, Fantastic Beasts, Star Wars, The Last of Us, The Sandman, The Witcher, House of Dragon, and Dune Part Two, among many others. Adrian’s also known for his skill in applying vinyl baldcaps and is always willing to share his techniques.

My Registration

Yes, I would like to register for the workshop