Long Hair Secrets

Instructional
Program
for Cosmetology
Schools
Long Hair
Secrets
Martin Parsons
a true leader in Hairdressing
education now offers
Cosmetology Schools a
remarkable Long Hair
Upstyling Program!
Why your school will love this program
Features
Benefits
Martin Parsons “Long Hair Secrets”
Martin Parsons “Long Hair Secrets”
provides a one-of-a-kind solution to
enables accomplished graduates to
introducing this curriculum into existing
market themselves as “specialized” in a
lesson plans. The program features
high demand service. This translates to
address critical needs in four ways:
benefits for schools:
• Quality – unrivaled. Martin Parsons’
• Superior Skills – graduates learn
signature training is world-class,
techniques that are in demand. Long
proven and reliable.
hair design skills increase marketability
• Time Efficient – fits into curriculum
plans. The program is segmented
provide easier placement and establish
to integrate smoothly into your
your school as an education leader.
schedules.
Long Hair
Styling as Art
… successful
hair stylists
and consumers
recognize long
hair design as
an art form.
of your graduates in the community,
• Ease of Implementation – completely
• Curriculum Segments Fit Your Schedule
– progress from fundamental to
turnkey. Thorough, easy to follow
complex designs at the appropriate
instruction on how to teach the
pace. Lesson plans are reminders
program is provided, along with the
or scheduling tips on how to move
availability of Martin Parsons team
through the curriculum efficiently.
members to address questions.
• Easy “Out of the Box” Instructions –
• Value – extremely affordable. The
weekly guide on what to teach. This
tangible skills developed in the
program is designed to run through
curriculum, combined with students
your entire school year or we can offer
absorbing their individual material
advice on how to condense or expand
costs create a minimal investment for
the program to fit a specified time
schools.
frame that works for your school.
B
ecoming an accomplished long hair stylist requires patience, persistence
and the initiative to learn the basic fundamentals before integrating
imagination and creative expression into a finished design.
The principles related to design are essential and include visualizing,
proportioning, balancing, detailing and finishing. “Long Hair Secrets” by Martin
Parsons addresses these core skills offering a curriculum instructors can teach
with confidence and clarity.
“I wanted to let you know how
great the “Long Hair Secrets”
Lesson Plans are working for us.
They’re set up in a way that’s very
easy for students to follow, but
more importantly, for instructors
to present. The step-by-step
allows for greater control of the
class, ease in evaluating student
progress and pinpointing those
that may be struggling a bit and
need more assistance. Martin
has made up-styling a science
that can be used to create
anything and do it very easily.”
… Pat Spano – Professor,
Niagara College Canada
“Since 2007, we have been using the
Martin Parsons Long Hair Curriculum.
Our students love the program and we are
getting exceptional results. Our instructors
agree that it is easy to teach and understand
from the moment you look at the lesson plans.
We are very happy with the program”.
… Fran Brown, Fran Brown College of Beauty
– AACS Member, Layton, UT
When
we
opened the Aveda institute
San Antonio. I knew I
wanted a more advance
Upstyling curriculum and
taking from my salon
experience. Martin Parson
helped me when I was a
young stylist increase my
The “Long Hair Secrets” Program can be tailored
to suit the needs and budgets of independent,
publicly funded or chain cosmetology schools.
Martin Parsons, a true leader in hairdressing education, offers Cosmetology Schools
this highly effective and efficient program for long hair styling. Based on the best
selling, “Night Out” DVD and accompanying step-by-step book, “Long Hair Secrets,”
the curriculum is ready for use in accredited schools.
• Would you like a complete curriculum
to teach long hair upstyling?
• Do your students play with their long
hair mannequins without direction?
• Do you currently use Martin Parsons
Long Hair DVD’s in your school, but
would like something more?
• Would you like students to create
stunning looks in less time?
knowledge and prices in
Upstyling.
We are very satisfied and
the students love the class’s
in Upstyling the Martin
• Do your students’ updo’s seem too free
form and lack consistency?
• Would you like to ensure your future
professionals are more marketable and
successful for minimal school cost?
Parsons curriculum provide.
Their confidence is very
Martin Parsons is confident that the “Long Hair
apparent in the beautiful
Secrets” curriculum will provide students and instructors
Upstyling they provide our
with the confidence to expand their skills and create elegant,
guests, Thanks!!!
sophisticated upstyles. To request additional information
Holly Zapata
– Director Aveda Institute San
Antonio & Corpus Christie
or for school registration, please call 800-576-2249 Monday
through Friday from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time. Email
inquiries may be directed to: info@martinparsons.com.
Excerpt from the Curriculum
Part One
LongHair
Secrets
4
6
7
Introduction
Wearing Your Hair Up
The Goals, The Style,
The Techniques, The Skills
and The Creativity
Preparing for an Updo
8
Preparing For an Updo:
Preparing Yourself,
Your Client, Your Products,
Your Timing and Your Fees
Philosophy:
Balance Point Design
I have to admit I was very
nervous when I found
out I would have to teach
my students how to do
Martin Parsons updos. I
watched the videos over
and over and practiced
every chance I got, went
through the training
and now am very happy
we are teaching it. The
students are pulling
together the most
creative and beautiful
updos thanks to Martin
Parsons.
Christy Freeman,
Phase 2 Instructor at ITS
Academy in Hurst, TX.
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11
12
The Main Balance Point
Vertical Planes of Balance
Horizontal Planes of Balance
Workmanship Techniques
Detailing Techniques
24
Smoothing
Spraying
Combing Directions
Directing The Bases
Client Posture
Part Two
Pinning Techniques
26
27
28
Criss Cross Pinning
Pin Size
Open and Closed Pins
Pinning Shapes
Invisible Pinning
Tightening Necklines
Step.by.Step Styles
50
Waterlily Chignon
54
Firecracker
58
High Top
62
Tendril Tier
66
Buttercups
70
Waterfall
74
Pendant
79
Drape Chignon
Flat Pinning Techniques
82
Splash Tendrils
35
36
86
Lotus
90
Grecian Fold
96
Clouds
100
Spiral
104
Party Tendrils
29
Design Techniques
Folding Techniques
30
32
33
34
Folding Details
Folding at 3”, 5” and 7”
Pinning Details at 3” 5” 7”
Creating Short Tendrils
Sectioning Techniques
14
15
Balance from Sectioning
Vertical Panels
Diagonal Sections
Basic Sectioning Patterns
Flat Pinning Details
Example: Spiral Chignon
Knotting Techniques
Assembly Techniques
38
16
17
39
Assembly, Assembly Formula
Low-Rise Chignon
Knotting Details
Knotting Larger Sections
Example: Rosebud Chignon
Teasing Techniques
Lacing Techniques
20
4o
41
21
22
23
Uniform Teasing
Holding the Hair for Teasing
Teasing Vertically
Teasing Horizontally
Teasing The Base
Teasing The Ends
Making Shapes
Teasing Different Qualities
Lacing Details and Variations
Example: Long Lace-Up
Banding Techniques
42
43
Promotional Information
108
110
112
Seminars
DVDs
Biography
Banding Details
Example: Petite Chignon
Wrapping Techniques
44
Wrapping Details
MARTIN PARSONS LONG HAIR SECRETS
3
Philosophy
Intermediate
Waterlily Chignon
Excerpt from the Curriculum
Design Philosophy
E
verybody seems to have
a slightly different head
shape. What all heads have
in common are a series of points
around it that mark the change in
direction of the head’s shape.
This technique utilizes these
points for guides for balancing a
style, sectioning, teasing, pinning
and decorating the hair with
ornaments.
Understanding these points of
balance will have really positive
effects on your speed and your
accuracy immediately.
There are vertical planes and
horizontal planes as shown in
the diagrams. Where the vertical
lines intersect the horizontal lines
is where we pin shapes, direct
panels, place ornaments, balance
the details of each finish, and use
as guides to make each shape suit
the face and profile.
Excerpt from the Curriculum
Balance Point
“Fast and fabulous for any age, seven equal sections drawn from a
pony-tail are knotted once at base, the ends gathered together, and
then draped into a magical and versatile chignon.”
STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES
DESIGN INTERPRETATION
Steps 1, 2
Sectioning and Securing the Hair
Follow procedures A, B, C, D
Students
Steps 3, 4
Creating the Chignon
Follow procedures A, B, C, D
Steps 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Securing the Chignon
Follow procedures A, B
Steps 10, 11
Detailing the Chignon
Follow procedures A, B
Step 12
Final Results
Follow procedures E, F
Students
• Highlight and refer to
Martin Parsons LHS Workbook,
p. 51-53, (Steps 1 - 12)
• Complete hair preparation (if
needed) including choice and
use of styling products
• Complete Waterlily Chignon
upstyle in their own
interpretation of the design.
Students may refer to Martin
Parsons LHS Workbook, not the
DVD.
1. Complete the design
techniques (banding and
knotting).
2. Focus on individual creativity
for personalizing and detailing.
EXAMPLE: Side Part - front area
of the hair separated from the
back.
3. Remove elastics and pins. Brush
the hair straight back off the
front hairline prior to beginning
the design.
4. Complete all procedures within
set timeframe.
Instructor
• Complete Waterlily upstyle as
demonstrated
• Display and compare the students
individual design interpretations.
• Visually check the balance.
Adjust if needed.
• Assess, identify and discuss any
design improvements as it relates
to:
Instructor
• Assess the students
performance. Identify indiviual
areas of improvement.
1. Size
2. Shape
3. Balance
4. Finish
TECHNIQUES
BANDING
KNOTTING
REFERENCES
Martin Parsons LHS
Workbook, p.51-53
Night Out DVD
Demonstration of
Waterlily Chignon
Procedures
A Refer to manual, play
the DVD, pause and
demonstrate each
step.
B Students complete,
instructor checks.
C Replay DVD segment
and pause.
D Students assess and
adjust if needed.
E Identify how to
visually check the
overall balance; front,
back and side views.
F Compare finished
upstyle to design
results from DVD.
Excerpt from the Curriculum
Waterlily Chignon
CREATINGTHETEXTURE
CREATING THE CHIGNON
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
• Draw all the hair straight
back from face.
• Divide the tail into 7
equalsized sections.
• Hold the first section straight
forward.
• Gather into a tail at the
centre back at the round.
• Tie one knot at the base of
each, clipping ends out of
the way.
• Drape each knotted section
upwards around the head to
meet at the centre.
Excerpt from the Curriculum
SECURINGTHEHAIR
• Secure tail by an elastic with
two small pins slid on.
• Work side-to-side, gathering
tails at the top.
• Insert one horizontally
through tail and hold.
• Wrap elastic tightly around
tail and cross first pin with a
second pin to lock.
CREATING THE CHIGNON
Fast and fabulous for
any age, seven equal
sections drawn from a
pony-tail are knotted
once at base, the ends
gathered together,
and then draped into a
magical and versatile
chignon.
Step 4
Step 5
• Continue to gather and
create knots.
• Gather 7 knotted tails at the
centre top.
• This is what will create the
chignon form.
Waterlily Chignon
...Continued
Excerpt from the Curriculum
SECURING THE CHIGNON
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
• Hold all together
• Holding ends together,
carefully adjust shape.
• Secure all tail ends together
with another elastic band.
DETAILING THE CHIGNON
Step 9
Step 10
Step 11
• Fold tail forward, pushing the • Adjust shapes to your liking • Drape sections down with tail
bands and ends under.
and cross pins through knots comb to widen shape.
to lock in place.
• Ends offer support to the
outer shape.
Step 12 - R E S U L T S
Excerpt from the Curriculum
• Use a filler or hairpiece here
for extra size.
“Within the short time frame that we implemented the methodologies and lesson
plan strategies; we had results that surpassed my expectations. By emphasizing the
Why Schools Choose
importance of perfecting step-by-step and workmanship techniques thoroughly,
Martin Parsons “Long Hair Secrets” Program
than remarkable! Martin is one of a kind; not just a great artist, but also as inventor of
prior to focusing on the individual creativity, your students’ progress will be more
unique and comprehensive techniques that are like no other. His endless dedication to
• Globally respected educational concepts from Martin Parsons
• Proven curriculum gives graduates advanced training for placement success
• Higher school profile in hairdressing community
• Instructors and students produce better work in less time
• A curriculum and workbook package that is easy to teach
• Opportunities for added revenue programs
• The program is adaptable to fit your school year curriculum plans and calendar
• Intermediate and advanced sections provide training in creating and recreating
designs, as well as photo interpretation and client consultation
• Extremely affordable
• Timely, professional support
“We have successfully utilized Martin Parsons’ videos and
DVD’s to enhance our school’s long hair program. Our
educators also receive yearly training sessions from the Martin
Parsons Academy. When I received a copy of “Long Hair
Secrets,” I realized this was exactly what the educators and
ultimately, students, must have to fully comprehend and
integrate Martin’s design techniques.
… Margaret Cameron, Owner, DelMar College of Hair Design – Calgary, Alberta
our industry continues to inspire students and professionals, alike.”
… Margaret Cameron, Owner, DelMar College of Hair Design – Calgary, Alberta
Adding Martin
Parsons curriculum
to our school has
been very beneficial
to me as a student. It
has given me more
control over the hair
design, equaling out
the face shape to the
hair. It has also given
me new ideas in
using my creativity.
I now know how to
hide the bobby pins
and looping the hair,
which gives the hair
a much nicer, sleeker
look. It has taught
me some patience,
small details and
smaller sections
allows me to create
more in a shorter
amount of time.
Instructor Training
Student at ITS
Academy in Hurst, TX
Support
Martin Parsons designed the curriculum so that it is ready
to teach right out of the box without any additional training
necessary to effectively implement. The terminology,
workmanship and assembly techniques that are used in the
DVD’s are used throughout the workbooks and lesson plans.
By reviewing the Instructor’s Lesson Plans and the student
textbook – “Long Hair Secrets” – easy and effective teaching may
begin immediately.
Low cost, hands-on instructor training is available to school
educator teams, as an added option. The training covers each
segment and technique in the Instructor’s Lesson Plans. Hours
for this one-day program may vary, but typically run from
9:00am to 4:00pm.
Additional Revenues for Schools
Martin Parsons offers opportunities for schools to generate
additional revenue through the sale of “Step by Step” DVD’s and
books to students at a reduced rate. In addition, you may offer
continuing education or advanced hands-on seminars to your
graduates and other alumni as a way of bringing the school
added funds. The Martin Parsons team is excited to work with
you on creative ways to increase your bottom line profitability.
The staff at Martin Parsons is dedicated to making the
“Long Hair Secrets” curriculum a success for schools. Please
see examples of instructional content in this prospectus to
understand the ease and simplicity of offering this tremendous
educational program. The company is focused on providing
timely, efficient, technical support for questions or issues that
may arise. Please use the toll free number 800-576-2249 to
reach a team member during business hours. Calls received
after business hours will be returned the next business day.
Questions may also be emailed to info@martinparsons.com.
How to Start
Each Registered Student Receives
Registration & Program Packages
• One copy of the “Long Hair Secrets”
Workbook that takes students from
beginner to intermediate and advanced
techniques
To register is quick and easy using the registration form. See program costs on current
price list. Once a school is registered and approved, our support materials listed
below will ship directly to school.
• One copy of the curriculum supported DVD
“Night Out Collection”
The School Receives
M O D E R N
C L A S S I C
I N N O V A T I V E
U P S T Y L E S
TECHNIQUES
FLAT PINNING
Buttercups
FOLDING
Excerpt from our book “Long Hair Secrets”
This dramatic and youthful side sweep offers an intriguing
flower-like petal chignon from just three sections of hair.
• Two copies of “Long Hair Secrets”
Workbook for educators
• One set of Martin Parsons’ Long Hair
Design DVD’s that includes:
• Two copies of the “Lesson Plans” for
curriculum implementation
Night Out Collection – 20 fast and fun
styles for every occasion.
• One copy of “Hairdreams” – A collection of
long hair styles from Martin Parsons
Mixed Length Collection – 20 styles for
short, medium and long hair.
Wedding Collection – 15 elegant styles
for the celebration of love.
PRE-TEASING
Step 1
s
s
s
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MARTIN PARSONS LONG HAIR SECRETS
Create a low side-part,
leaving out a generous
amount of the fringe
for the side-sweep.
Start teasing vertically
from the light side.
SECTIONING
Step 2
s
Tease a vertical line
down the 3” point
from top.
s
Vertical line teasing
provides good
anchoring for pins.
Step 3
Step 4
s
Tease a vertical line
down the center back.
To section the remainder
of the hair in two:
s
Repeat on other side.
s
Gather and smooth
back into a tail;
s
Carefully part up
sharply from just
behind ear to the
round in the
center back.
Tease with uniform
strokes, back as far
as top of the ear.
MARTIN PARSONS LONG HAIR SECRETS
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Pricing
Scheduling
We understand that budget concerns are a
main priority for all schools. Our goal with
this curriculum is to help set you apart
from your competition and stay within
your budgets. Please give our office a
call at 1-800-576-2249 for a personalized
quote for your school.
At time of registering, an estimated
re-order schedule, based on projected
enrollment through the school year, will
be requested to ensure timely delivery and
availability of materials. Cost to students
will remain the same as initial order
pricing during the current school year.
martinparsons.com
Intermar Productions
2516 Parmeer Drive,
Mississauga, ON
L5C 3B2
1.800.576.2249
info@martinparsons.com