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Frequently Asked Questions

12-Week Protective Styling Course

1. Who is this course for?
The 12-week Protective Styling Course is designed for beginners, hairdressing students, and individuals who want to start a career in hair. It’s also ideal for stylists who want to specialise in Afro and mixed-race hair and build a premium service-based business rooted in hair health and confidence.

2. Why start with this course instead of workshops?
Workshops are perfect for stylists with some client or salon experience. But if you’re just beginning, the 12-week course gives you the solid foundation you need: the science of Afro and mixed-race hair, safe styling practices, and professional techniques that avoid damage. From here, you’ll be able to expand into other workshops with confidence.

3. Will this course allow me to get insured?
Yes. The course is CPD-accredited, meaning the standard of training meets requirements for professional insurance. In every jurisdiction, insurance is essential to operate legally — and what professional would want to be without insurance? Afrotility ensures you have the credentials to protect both your clients and your business.

4. Do I get a starter kit?
If you are based in the UK and pay in full, you’ll receive a complimentary starter kit to help you begin your training. For students outside the UK, we don’t currently ship kits, but we can discuss individual requirements once you enrol. We are also working to arrange exclusive discounts with international hairdressing suppliers to support our global students.

5. How is the course delivered?
The 12-week course is taught online through a drip-feed model — you’ll receive new lessons and demonstrations each week, allowing you to learn at a manageable pace. You’ll also have 12 months of ongoing support, with monthly troubleshooting calls where you can ask questions, share progress, and get feedback.

6. Will I get a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion. To qualify for certification, you’ll need to submit evidence of your work (portfolio of your practice). This ensures your certificate reflects real skill, not just attendance — giving your clients confidence that you’re a trained professional.

7. What makes Afrotility different from other training providers?
Most courses teach generic techniques. At Afrotility, we tailor training to your market:

• Work mainly with natural Afro hair? We focus there.

• Serve a largely mixed-race clientele? We address that.

• Have a diverse client base? We prepare you for both.

This way, your training directly meets your clients’ needs — elevating your service and helping you stand out in a crowded industry.

8. Do I need any previous experience?
No previous experience is required, but you should be either:

• A hairdressing student who wants specialist Afro hair training, or

• An individual who wants to start a career in hair and build a sustainable, premium service business.

9. How much support do I get?
Alongside weekly lessons, you’ll have 12 months of access to our community and monthly group calls for live troubleshooting. This means as you work with different clients — varying in density, texture, age, or health — you’ll always have expert guidance to support you.

10. How do I enrol?
Simply sign up online, and you’ll receive everything you need to get started. If you’re based outside the UK, we’ll be in touch to discuss starter kit alternatives and supplier discounts.

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