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Formation Coupe
Afro hair cutting course
Learn to cut, shape and enhance wavy, curly and coily hair in 2 days.
Objectives: Master trimming the ends of wavy, curly and coily hair. Know how to define curls, ensure optimal drying, apply the basics of face-shape analysis and use cutting geometry to flatter every face.
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Master cutting coily hair
This one-day coily hair cutting course guides you step by step towards clean, personalised cuts on curly and coily hair. It is designed for hairdressing professionals who want to enrich their practice with techniques suited to every texture and respectful of the hair fibre.
Prerequisite: this course is reserved for professionals holding a CAP hairdressing diploma.
Course objectives
- Trim the ends of wavy and curly hair
- Trim the ends of coily hair
- Master curl definition and drying
- Master cutting geometry
- Introduction to face-shape analysis for wavy, curly and coily hair
Who is it for
Hairdressers, salon groups, franchises, hairdressing schools, apprenticeship training centres (CFA), arts institutions and students currently in training.
Course duration
28 hours over 2 days, from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm
Registration
Directly through our website.
For any questions, please contact:
agathe.payre@lesatelierscrepus.com or by phone on +33 6 16 48 92 51
Registration is open until 15 days before the start of the session, subject to availability.
Funding
All our training courses are covered by our Qualiopi certification, obtained on 6 January 2025 from BCI France. They are therefore eligible for partial or full funding through the French training funds:
OPCO: for employed hairdressers, the application is made by the employer through its skills operator.
FAFCEA: for owners of craft businesses and their collaborating spouses.
AFDAS: for performing arts freelancers and professionals in culture and film.
We put the application together with you. To receive your quote, fill in the quote request form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
A question about funding? Write to Agathe: agathe.payre@lesatelierscrepus.com, or call +33 6 16 48 92 51.
Accessibility
Support for people with disabilities:
Les Ateliers Crépus are committed to making their training courses accessible to everyone.
A preliminary interview is offered to every person with a disability in order to identify specific needs and any possible adjustments (pace, materials, tools, physical conditions).
If we are unable to accommodate a trainee on our premises, we refer them to a partner or a suitable organisation.
Disability officer: Ghana - agathe.payre@lesatelierscrepus.com
Course programme
Day 1
Theory
- Know the different cutting options for wavy and curly hair
- Master the cutting protocol for wavy and curly hair
- Flatter a client's facial features
- Quiz
Practice
- Detangling with the Chadian finger technique
- Defining curls on wavy hair
Day 2
Theory
- Know the different cutting options for coily hair
- Master the cutting protocol for coily hair
- Flatter the facial features of a client with coily hair
Practice
- Cut wavy hair
- Detangling with the Chadian finger technique
- Cut coily hair
What you need to know before you start
Everything you need to know to prepare for the course: teaching methods, equipment, duration, target audience and access arrangements. The essentials, simply put.
Teaching methods
- Demonstration and explanations by the trainer, step by step
- Hands-on practice by trainees with individual analysis and support
- Quiz
Tools used
- PowerPoint
- Worksheets
- Course notes
- End-of-course questionnaire
Equipment required
- Les Ateliers Crépus horn comb (optional)
- Tangle Teezer
- Double-tooth afro comb
- Boar bristle brush (optional)
- Cutting scissors
- Tail comb
- Crocodile clips
- Hair pins
- Hairdryer with diffuser
Assessment methods
- Quiz
- Practical exercise
Course location
Paris 15th or in your salon*
*From 4 hairdresser trainees
Our quality commitments
In 2024:
- 15 trainees trained
- 96% satisfaction
- 0% drop-out during training
In 2025:
- 20 trainees trained
- 100% satisfaction
- 0% drop-out during training
Satisfaction data is collected after each session and consolidated annually to track how our courses evolve.
They trained with us
Already more than 200 salons trained and satisfied
“The team loved the training with you and would be delighted to take more. We're so glad we brought the range into the salon, it fits right in.”
Laureen S., founder of La Belle Boucle
