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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our hair courses include Hair Braiding 101 (covering French braids, Dutch braids, Fishtail, and Waterfall techniques), 1950s Vintage Hair & Makeup (4-hour sessions on brick sets and wave styling), Barbering & Mens Hairdressing Foundation, Starting with CPR Colour (comprehensive online course on color theory and formulation), Pay Your Rent with Haircare (focused on hair diagnosis and treatment), and Hairstyling Workshops by DASH covering posture, hair type recognition, and styling techniques.
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Yes. Our Hair Braiding 101 course requires no prior experience and teaches from basic plaits to advanced Pinterest-style looks. The Makeup Contour & Highlight Workshop is taught by a two-time ABIA award winner and covers fundamentals of skin preparation and base makeup. The 10 Week Makeup Short Course is designed for beginners and hairdressers wanting to add makeup services. Most skincare workshops are completely beginner-friendly with no prior knowledge required.
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Course lengths vary. The 1950s Vintage Hair & Makeup is 4 hours. Hair Braiding 101 and various makeup workshops are typically 2-3 hours. The Makeup Contour & Highlight Workshop runs 2.5 hours (6:30 PM–9:00 PM). The Beauty & Styling Program by DASH is 2 days covering 11 hours total (Makeup 4 hours, Hairstyling 4 hours, Personal Styling 3 hours). The 10 Week Makeup Short Course is held one day per week over ten weeks. DIY skincare workshops range from 2 hours (Natural Skin Care Workshop with Essential Oils) to full-day sessions.
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Takeaways depend on the course type. Hair Braiding students practice techniques on models and each other. The 1950s Vintage Hair & Makeup students learn tools and supplies for creating vintage looks. Makeup workshops by DASH include a Makeup Handbook and letter of completion. DIY skincare workshops are product-focused: participants make 3-4 handmade skincare products (bath bombs, face creams, lip balms, serums, perfumes) to take home. Some courses, like the Perfume Making Workshop and Makeup HQ's 10-week course, provide makeup brush sets and additional materials.
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No prior experience is required for most courses. Hair Braiding 101 welcomes those who've never braided before. Natural skincare and perfume-making workshops are explicitly beginner-friendly. The Makeup Workshop by DASH states 'No prior experience in makeup required' and accepts participants aged 16 and above. However, the Intermediate Catwalk and Modelling Workshop requires completion of the Beginner Workshop first. The Foundation Cut & Colour Course is designed for both new and experienced stylists.
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Inclusions vary by course. DIY organic skincare workshops include all equipment, ingredients, containers, finished products to take home, and a student recipe booklet. The Makeup Contour & Highlight Workshop costs $129 per session. The 10 Week Makeup Short Course includes a makeup brush set and products. Hairstyling and makeup workshops by DASH encourage participants to bring their own tools but supplement with instructor supplies. Private group bookings for DIY skincare include equipment, ingredients, and travel fees within 50 km of Melbourne CBD.