Join us for a jam-packed 2 days of learning everything you need to know about creating and maintaining fabulous dreadlocks!
About this Event

Join us for the 2-Day Dreadlocks Masterclass happening in Nottingham, England! This masterclass is open to anyone who has passion for the art of creating & maintaining dreadlocks and have a vision to turn this passion into their job.
This intensive 2 day course is also suitable for hairdressers or stylists who are looking to add dreadlocks skills to their portfolio. This course will give you the foundations you need to establish and grow your own dreadlock business!

This course will get you started on your new journey as a loctician by providing theoretical and practical knowledge on all you need for starting and completing full head of dreads, dreadlock extensions and maintenance skills after that.

Each participant will receive a full Loctician kit including a mannequin to practice throughout the class and get you started on your journey as a Loctician. We’ll have live models available also. All these content will be delivered by our in house Loctician with over 15 years of Dreadlocks experience with support from our EMB Staff Team.

Course Overview:

A two day group training course (Please note this is not an online course).

Date: Friday, 21st and Saturday,22nd of February 2025

Time: 10:00-17:00 each day

Location: Nottingham, England NG1 2HN

All tools and equipment will be provided with ongoing support via our Loctician Facebook group.

What will you learn?

Day 1

Setting up Dreadlocks Appointments

Your Loctician’s Toolkit- Everything you need as a loctician

Client consultation- Starting off when a client gets in touch

Quotations and Pricing- How to quote your client and decide your pricing.

Studio space must haves - Keeping your clients comfortable in your workspace ( it can be a long day)

Working long hours

Dreadlocks Creation with Natural Hair

Sectioning on mannequin head- learning how to do correct section sizes depending on hair thickness.
Making your first dreadlock
Practicing more dreadlocks until confident
Aftercare notes for your client.
Explore alternative methods of starting a loc.

Installing Human Hair Dreadlock Extensions

Assessing clients hair colour for the extensions and how to choose the right shade
Advice on extensions and where to buy good quality hair.
Learn to Install human hair extensions
Practise all skills learn today.

Day 2

Practice Time