Creative Styling

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Creative Styling

Session objectives

By the end of the session you will be able to...

• Complete a creative hair up look, incorporating different styling techniques - Finger waves
• Complete Hollywood wave look and then complete a hair look 
• Complete reflective tasks at the end of the session. 

What are your fears with doing hair up?

The Fundamentals

Foundations 

Clean, dry hair — Upstyles work best on day-old hair or hair prepped with dry shampoo.

Preparation is key — Use products like mousse, volumising spray, or setting lotion to add grip and control.

Sectioning — Practice clean, balanced sectioning; this determines the structure of your finished look.

🪶 Tip: Use setting techniques like tonging or blow-drying in direction to create lasting shape and volume before pinning.

Essential Tools & Products

• Tail comb and sectioning clips
•  Pins and grips (various sizes)
• Elastic bands (small, clear or hair-matched)
• Backcombing brush or teasing comb
• Hair padding or donut for volume
• Finishing spray, shine spray, texture powder

“You can’t create volume without foundation — prep is everything.”

Core Techniques

Master these before creating full styles:

• Backcombing for structure
• Twisting and rolling
• Knotting and looping
• Tucking and pinning
• Creating balance and symmetry
• Using padding to build shapes

 Classic Shapes

Begin with timeless, balanced designs:

• Low Chignon
• French Roll
• High Bun / Ballet Bun

Side Swept Knot

• Soft Romantic Up style

Shape and Silhouette

Does it suit the face shape?

Is it balanced from all angles?

Are your sections clean and even?

Pro Tip: Take photos from all angles — front, side, and back — to self-assess your shapes.

Hollywood Waves 

Finger waves 

Fundamental Looks 

Low Chignon 

French Roll 

High Bun

Low knotted bun

Reflecting on today's session, did you achieve your target. Identify one improvement for next time

Reflect, Summarise, and Share

Step 1 – Review and Recall (3 minutes)

Write down 5 key facts, that you have learned in today’s lesson. 

Step 2- Write a short summary using the key facts you recalled in step 1.

Step 3 – Peer Share and Clarify (5 minutes) in pairs or small groups, read through each other’s summaries and discuss any differences. 

Step 4- Reflective task  (2 minutes)

"Today, I learned that…"

"A key point I need to remember is…"

"One question I still have is…"

Remember to use your learning review book to record new key terms you have learnt in todays session.