Updos: Building Strong Foundations for Creative Styling
Instructor: Kaitlyn
Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Philosophi
Level: Intermediate
Format: Hands-On | Mannequin-Based Workshop
Build confidence and creativity with updos that last. In this hands-on workshop, Kaitlyn will guide stylists through the foundational techniques that make every upstyle secure, balanced, and beautiful. Through live demonstration and mannequin practice, you’ll gain the structure and workflow needed to execute any updo with confidence and efficiency.
In this session, you’ll:
● Learn core foundation techniques adaptable to any style—from weddings to everyday looks.
● Understand how to plan with balance, proportion, and weight distribution in mind.
● Master product layering, texture creation, and anchoring for lasting hold.
● Practice building and refining multiple updo bases, including twists, braids, and backcombed foundations.
● Strengthen speed, precision, and problem-solving behind the chair.
You’ll leave with a repeatable, salon-ready system for creative styling—equipped to customize, secure, and refine updos for every occasion.
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