Foundational Ventilation Class

Ventilated facial hair pieces are the ultimate accessory in the creation of believable makeup. Learn the fine art of hair ventilation from a seasoned industry professional.

Upon the completion of the course, each student will be able to demonstrate a working understanding of the fundamentals of designing and creating laced hairpieces, culminating in the creation of a camera-ready moustache and set of sideburns.

Course Topics Include:

• Introduction to ventilation and necessary materials

• Setup and usage of ventilating tools

• Introduction to lace weights, properties, and usage

• Demonstration and practice of tying hair (ventilation) and different types of knots

• Demonstration and practice of creating both custom and generic facial hair patterns and setup for their usage

• Review of appropriate hair types, textures, and color blending/placement for facial hair work

• Demonstration and practice of cutting and styling techniques

• Demonstration and practice of application, removal, cleaning, and storage of facial hair pieces

• Knowledge of industry terminology and materials sourcing

3X Academy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill will be on site along with Emmy Award-winning master ventilator and hairstylist Dawn Victoria Dudley.

*Images above by Dawn Victoria Dudley.

LAB FEE ($100.00 non-refundable)

LMA will be providing all lab material needed in the classroom (covered by the lab fee). We will send you a materials list for items needed outside of the lab materials. Students receive a professional discount at Frends Beauty on the items that they might need.

PARKING

Parking is limited in the area. It is more of a suburban environment, on Laurel Canyon Blvd. in Valley Village.

We do recommend Uber/Lyft or being dropped off if you can arrange it. Frends Beauty is a block away from the Orange Line Laurel Canyon stop, so public transportation is also a wonderful option.

HOUSING

LMA does not have any housing services set up yet, but Valley Village is a safe area in a wonderful part of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. It’s next to Toluca Lake, Burbank and Studio City. If you have any questions regarding housing or the area, please let us know and we’ll be happy to advise.

Email us at [email protected] or call at (747)305-3942 if you have any questions!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Frends Beauty, 5244 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States