Exceptional hairstyling is about more than creating beautiful hair. It requires confidence, creativity, technical excellence, industry knowledge, and the professionalism to deliver an outstanding client experience every time.
• 5 Days of Intensive Hair Training •
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The LRA Hair Experience is an immersive 5 day journey created for aspiring and established hairstylists ready to elevate their craft. Throughout the experience, you'll master luxury bridal hairstyling, modern techniques, and the artistry behind creating timeless, high end looks that clients remember.
Led by internationally renowned hairstylist Hair by Ilmaas, every day combines live demonstrations, hands-on practical sessions, personalised coaching, and expert feedback. Each style is broken down step by step, allowing you to build confidence, refine your technique, and develop the precision required to work at an exceptional professional level.
Manchester
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Course Breakdown
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Introduction: Hair by Ilmaas' journey, luxury hairstyling philosophy, and the foundations of professional hair artistry.
Theory & Technique: Hair preparation, product selection, sectioning, backcombing, grip, structure, pinning techniques, and creating balance and shape.
Live Demonstration: A full step-by-step Modern Textured Updo demonstration followed by Hands-On Training, where students recreate the look with expert guidance and personalised feedback.
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Theory & Technique: Preparing the hair for long-lasting styling, creating uniform curls, brush-out techniques, wave sculpting, shine, symmetry, and luxury finishing methods.
Live Demonstration: A complete Luxury Hollywood Waves demonstration followed by Hands-On Training, allowing students to perfect the signature red carpet look.
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Theory & Technique: Bridal consultations, creating secure, long-lasting bridal hairstyles, incorporating accessories and florals, traditional bridal styling, and adapting looks for different brides and occasions.
Live Demonstration: Students will learn two luxury bridal looks:
A Traditional Bridal Hairstyle with jewellery and floral placement.
A Soft Glam Bridal Hairstyle featuring polished waves and timeless elegance.
Each look is demonstrated before students complete guided Hands-On Training with individual support from the LRA team.
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Masterclass Experience: Learn directly from internationally renowned makeup artist Lubna Rafiq as she demonstrates her signature luxury makeup techniques, industry secrets, and professional workflow.
Industry Insight: Gain valuable knowledge on working within the bridal and luxury beauty industry, collaborating as a hair and makeup artist, client experience, branding, portfolio building, and creating a successful career in the beauty industry.
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Portfolio Preparation: Refine your chosen hairstyle, perfect every detail, and prepare your model for a professional editorial shoot.
Professional Portfolio Experience: Create your final luxury hairstyle on a professional model before working alongside a professional photography and videography team to capture premium portfolio imagery and content that showcases your skills and elevates your professional brand.
Who this course is for
Aspiring Hair Stylists ready to go professional
Stylists looking to refine and elevate their skills
Creatives who want to enter bridal, fashion, or commercial work
Individuals serious about building a career in the beauty industry
What you will receive
5 Days of intensive training with Hair by Ilmaas
Official Certification upon Completion.
Professional portfolio shoot with edited images and reels.
All hair tools and products to practice with during the week.
Business, branding & marketing guidance.
Book The LRA Hair Experience
The LRA Hair Experience is a complete immersive programme that takes you from mastering luxury hairstyling techniques to understanding the industry, preparing you to work across bridal, fashion, editorial, commercial, and high-profile environments.
A hands-on learning journey led by Hair by Ilmaas, where every style is demonstrated, practised, refined, and perfected.
You won't just watch. You'll create, refine, and elevate your hairstyling skills in real time, building the confidence and expertise to deliver exceptional results with every client.
£3,500 Full Course Fee
£500 Deposit (Remaining payment to be cleared 1 week before course start date)
The Makeup Experience is a complete immersive programme that takes you from learning the craft to understanding the industry, preparing you to work across bridal, fashion, commercial and high profile environments.
A hands on, step by step learning journey, led by Lubna Rafiq and the LRA Core Team, where every look is demonstrated, practiced and perfected.
You wont just watch. You will create, refine and elevate your artistry in real time
£3,500 Full Course Fee
£500 Deposit (Remaining payment to be cleared 1 week before course start date)
Dates TBC
The LRA 5 Day Intensive is a complete immersive programme that takes you from learning the craft to understanding the industry, preparing you to work across bridal, fashion, commercial and high profile environments.
A hands on, step by step learning journey, led by Lubna Rafiq and the LRA Core Team, where every look is demonstrated, practiced and perfected.
You wont just watch. You will create, refine and elevate your artistry in real time
£3,500 Full Course Fee
£500 Deposit (Remaining payment to be cleared 1 week before course start date)
Dates TBC