Textured Hair Backstage: The Masterclass with Aminata Kamara
For Working Hairstylist
A career-elevating, one-day intensive focused on mastering textured hair in fast-paced professional environments.
Whether you're backstage at fashion week, prepping talent for set, or styling for editorial, textured hair requires confidence, skill, and adaptability. This immersive training is designed to give you just that.
Led by acclaimed session stylist Aminata Kamara, this exclusive masterclass goes beyond the basics—offering real-world strategies, expert demos, and hands-on practice with live models.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
This masterclass is built to meet the demands of today’s fashion, editorial, and commercial spaces. You’ll gain:
How to assess texture, density, and curl patterns to make informed styling choices
Aminata’s signature techniques for working with short, medium, and long textured hair
Go-to methods for styling ‘baby Afro’ textures, including shaping, smoothing & edge work
Sleek ponytails, heat-free looks, and how to adapt styles for natural movement
The safest way to use heat—and how to style beautifully without it
How to secure styles for longevity, humidity, and high-pressure environments
Three ways to add extensions for volume or length, with minimal stress on the hair
A complete textured hair toolkit breakdown—products, tools, and techniques you actually need
👩🏽🏫 Your Day at a Glance
Morning Session:
Live Demonstration with Aminata
Watch her break down her techniques step-by-step, including prep, product selection, tool use, and styling execution. You'll get an up-close look at how she approaches different textures on set.
Afternoon Session:
Hands-On Practice with Live Models
Put your learning into action as you work directly with textured hair under Aminata’s guidance. She’ll be on hand to answer questions, support your technique, and help sharpen your eye and hand for detail.
You’ll leave with not only confidence, but also real, practical experience that reflects the realities of high-end professional work.
💡 Who It’s For
This class is designed for working hairstylists—whether you’re backstage regularly or just starting to move into fashion, editorial, or commercial work. If you’ve ever felt unsure or underprepared when faced with textured hair on set, this day will change that.
💬 FAQs
What should I bring?
A full list of tools will be shared ahead of the session. Live models and all key products will be provided.
✨ About Aminata Kamara
Aminata Kamara is a London-based session stylist known for her work across global fashion weeks, editorial shoots, red carpets, and brand campaigns. She is a leading voice for representation and education in the industry, with a passion for helping hairstylists work with textured hair in a way that is skilled, confident, and culturally aware.
📣 Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention during the hands-on session. Secure your place now.