The Fundamental
styling Course
Get to the roots of facial anatomy and its interaction with hair.
This course will equip you with science-backed precision in
wig care, styling methods, and techniques to create flattering looks.
Graduate with advanced skills to follow any trend—and set them too
14 in-person guided sessions
1 masterclass with Devorah Leah
1 hands-on salon class
1 advanced bridal styling masterclass
Groups forming in Boro Park, Monsey, and Lakewood
Classes are capped at 15 stylists per location
Course runs: Bi-annually
Fall/Winter semester
Spring/Summer semester
Graduation and certification: Final class
Fundamentals of blow drying
This stage introduces the core theory and practical skills of DLA’s fundamental blow-drying techniques.
Topics Covered:
- Blocking a wig
- Washing
- Working out the hairline
- Scrunching
- Partings
- Blow-drying straight and under
- Straight blow-dry
- Straight bangs blow-dry
- Straightening with an iron
This stage serves as the foundation for all advanced blow-drying techniques.
Mastering curling & crimping
In this stage, students learn the correct way to use a curling iron and build a strong foundation in curling and crimping techniques.
Topics Covered:
- Blow-dry barrel curls
- Blow-dry bottle curls
- Curling iron techniques
- Crimping techniques
- Wrap and twist variations
- One-bend styling
The wet-set method
This stage introduces DLA’s wet set method, designed for long-lasting styles while preventing heat damage or overstretching of the wig, net, and hair.
This method ensures longevity for wigs while reducing physical strain on stylists.
Topics Covered:
- Rollers – Smile
- Off-the-smile
- Frown
- Open fronts
- Pin curls
Advanced blow drying & shaping techniques
At this stage, students have mastered fundamental blow-drying techniques and begin shaping fronts and creating new styles.
Topics Covered:
- Blow dry– diagonal back towards face
- Vertical towards face
- Diagonal forward towards face
- Set in with curling iron
- Blow-dry – diagonal forward reverse
- Vertical reverse
- Sweep
- Vertical curtain bang
- Set i with curling iron
- Blow dry - horizontal flip
- Diagonal back reverse
- Domino effect
- Diagonal forward bang
- Set in with curling iron
- Blow-dry – open fronts - square, “s”, wave, round
- Height
- Set in with curling iron
- Pin curls on top area
Finishing & picture assessment
In this stage, students refine finishing techniques and participate in DLA’s renowned picture assessment, where they learn to replicate any style from an image.
Topics Covered:
- Finishing and pinning
- Style replication
- Creating combination styles based on picture
- 90° head shape layers in bangs and fronts
- Real-world hands-on application
- Prepare and style a real wig for an actual client, using a reference photo provided by the client, and complete the finishing process in class.
Master Class & Competition
This stage features a master class with Master Trainer, DLA, including an educational competition, as well as advanced techniques and trending styling methods.
Topics Covered:
- Masterclass with DLA
- Competition
- Q&A Session
- Advanced styling techniques
- Specialty hairdo demo class
- Trending special-occasion hairdos and styles
Final hands-on training & graduation
The final stage provides hands-on practice with live models, bridging the gap between training and real-world salon experience.
Topics Covered:
- Specialty hairdos practice
- Hands-on application of advanced styling
- Hands-on live client work
- Real salon experience proves students’ confidence
- Graduation ceremony
- Diploma distribution