CPD Masterclass · VTCT Level 2 Unit UHB205 · 6 Mondays
Become the region’s textured-hair specialist.
A huge share of clients across North Wales have natural curls, coils and waves — and struggle to find local expertise to treat them. Chemical texture alteration is one of the most specialised, premium skills in the industry, and this six-Monday masterclass carries a fully regulated qualification.
Course at a glance
What you’ll master
- Chemical relaxing — precise application, timing and scalp protection for sodium-hydroxide and no-lye systems on coarse, multi-textured and Afro-Caribbean hair
- Permanent straightening — the chemical mechanics of thio-based thermal straightening for sleek, permanent results
- Modern smoothing systems — permanent restructuring versus semi-permanent smoothing, and tailoring frizz control to every client
- Elasticity and porosity testing, barrier placement, virgin applications and root retouching without overlap
- Bond realignment, chemical stabilisation and restorative aftercare
Six Mondays, structured
From foundational chemistry to structural transformation.
Weeks 1–2 · Structural science & precision application
Testing, scalp analysis, barrier placement, virgin applications and precise root retouching.
Weeks 3–4 · Multi-system chemical training
Hands-on work across different straighteners and relaxers — speed, tension control and neutralisation mapping, with the potential for a guest takeover day from a global texture brand.
Week 5 · Chemical science + official VTCT exam
Internal bond realignment and stabilisation in the morning; your official VTCT external theory exam in the afternoon.
Week 6 · Live assessments & graduation
A complete commercial relaxing or straightening service on a live model under VTCT assessor supervision.