BECOME A PLATINUM PRO
Train with Ireland's leading, award-winning hair extension brand! If you are a hairdresser looking to upskill, add revenue or start your own business, Platinum Hair Extensions offers a range of professional courses to suit your needs. We offer 5 professional hair extension methods, Utip Keratin Bonds, Vtip Keratin Bonds, Micro Weft, Micro Link and professional tapes. We supply award-winning hair to over 850 stockists throughout Ireland and the UK and All of our training is done in our state of the art Training Academy and HQ in Dublin 12
MEET OUR EDUCATOR
Emma has over 10 years of experience in the Industry and has worked on Photo shoots and Events around Ireland, and has been featured on Ireland AM. She won Best Educator 2021 at The Hi Style Awards. She specialises in 5 Hair Extension Methods and is highly experienced in all aspects of Theory, Application and Removal. She is QQI Accredited and has trained thousands of stylists throughout the years.
Course Details
Course Duration: 9.30am – 5pm.
Location:
Platinum HQ, 18 Bluebell Business Park, Old Naas Road, Dublin D12RW52.
Cost:
Image Skillnet Member Price: €349
Full price for non-Image Skillnet members: €499.
Course Overview/Requirements
These courses are for hairdressers as you need to be able to cut in order to complete the course. You will need to bring your own styling tools/scissors on the day. The day runs from 9.30am to 5pm. Each trainee must bring their own model, with freshly washed hair from 12.30pm for the fitting of the extensions. The hair used for the model is an additional cost. The number of packets depends on how thick the client’s natural hair is and desired look. See costs below.
- Keratin Bonds from €52 per pack (3-5 packets needed)
- Pro-Tapes €165 per pack (1-3 packets needed)
- Micro Wefts €99 per pack (1-3 packets needed)
- Pixie Links €52 per pack (3-5 packets needed)
You will be required to complete 3 satisfactory case studies within 8 weeks prior to certification. These case studies must be sent directly to the trainer.
Course Content
Prestige Keratin Bonds (UTIP)
UTIP/Flat tip/VTIP hair extensions are installed with a heated iron that bonds a silicone additive to the natural hair for free movement and naturally layered texture. Suitable for most hair types from fine to full, as the minute attachment can be customised to be virtually undetectable and discreet. The ultimate option for those who enjoy experimenting with styles providing flexible movement and versatility with ease. A full kit is provided with this course which includes a: training manual, colour ring, sectioning ring, bond remover, pliers, tape roll, tail comb, platinum petite brush, aftercare brochure, finger protectors, butterfly clips, and velcro sectioning strips.
The course covers
Application, along with application on a mannequin head
How much hair is needed
Contraindications
Colour matching
Consultation
Half tapes
Extension placement
Pricing
Removal
Troubleshooting
Cutting & styling
Photography tips
Pro Collection (Tapes)
Platinum Pro hair extensions are suitable for each and every hair type from fine to full. This versatile slimline system allows expert removal and re-application with ease minus any daunting damage. Installed using adhesive tape, this method provides a secure comfortable and discreet feel lying flat against the head. A full kit is provided with this course which includes a: training manual, tape remover, colour ring, sectioning ring, pliers, tail comb, platinum petite brush, aftercare brochure, finger protectors, and butterfly clips.
The course covers
Application, along with application on a mannequin head
How much hair is needed
Contraindications
Colour matching
Consultation
Half tapes
Extension placement
Pricing
Removal
Troubleshooting
Cutting & styling
Photography tips
Pearl Micro Wefts
The Pearl Collection is a weft used for a secret hidden weave to add volume and length to your client’s hair using no heat or glue. The weft hair extension is attached to a microbead track. The weft hair is hand-tied for optimal longevity. The Pearl Collection last up to 9 months in the natural hair, with maintenance every 6-8 weeks. The Pearl Collection is available in 35 colours allowing extensionists to offer their clients the perfect match to create amazing natural looking hair. A full kit is provided with this course which includes a: training manual, colour ring, sectioning ring, hair board, backdrop post, looper, pliers, scissors, pintail & cutting comb, sewing needle & thread, weft hair, platinum petite brush, aftercare brochure, silicone beads, velcro sectioning strips, sectioning clips and butterfly clips.
This course covers
Theory
Consultation
Contraindications
How much hair is needed
Colour matching
Micro-track placement
Classic weft application
Invisible weft application
Cutting and styling
Photography tips
Pricing
Aftercare and maintenance
Pixie-Links
I-TIP hair extensions are installed with a copper microbead. The I-TIP method is a reusable application. It is suitable for medium to thick hair. The micro-bead application is a quick and simple method to add length and volume to the client’s natural hair. The I-TIP come in 35 shades to allow students to perfectly match every client.
This course covers
Consultation
Contraindications
Colour matching
Extension Placement
Application on mannequin head and model (after lunch)
Cutting/styling
Maintenance/reapplication
Removal
Pricing
Photography tips
Troubleshooting