Styling Tutorials
Spring Brides 2 – Kira
Discover how to create a stunning nape chignon that incorporates a unique hair-folding technique. This elegant method adds a refined touch to a classic updo,…
Spring Brides 2 – Bree
In this tutorial , you will learn how to create a loose, feminine hairstyle perfect for formal occasions. Although it looks intricate, this style is…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Penelope Cruz
In this tutorial, we recreate Penelope Cruz’s stunning faux bob from the Met Ball, a stunning blend of classic 1940s finger waves and modern elegance….
Met Masterclass 2024 – Hari Nef
Hari Nef’s Met Ball look perfectly blends 1960s retro glamour with a modern twist. The hairstyle features sleek faux bob extensions framing the face, creating…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Zoe Saldana
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through my go-to elastic setting technique to achieve beautiful beach wave texture. Discover how to create gorgeous, disheveled movement…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert
Revisit the elegance of the 60s with this sleek, high ponytail inspired by Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert’s stunning Met Gala 2024 look. Learn how to use…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Kylie Jenner
At the Met Gala, Kylie showcased an elegant yet youthful hairstyle that captured attention. Her look featured a strong ponytail base, expertly styled to create…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Amanda Seyfried
All eyes at the Met Ball were on Amanda Seyfried’s stunning silver locks, meticulously interwoven into wave patterns using short wavy hair extensions, evoking the…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Kendall Jenner
At the Met Gala, Kendall Jenner’s hair was a stunning display of elegance and precision. She wore a half-up, half-down style that featured perfectly twisted…
Met Masterclass 2024 – Jennifer Lopez
At the Met Gala, JLo dazzled with an ethereal look that embraced her natural hair texture. Her hairstyle featured a high ponytail at the crown,…
Hairbrained-Vintage Finger Waves
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, you’ll learn how to create Sharon Blain’s renowned vintage finger waves, a timeless and elegant…
Hairbrained-Soft Textured Bun
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, learn to effortlessly create a soft textured bun that exudes casual elegance. Perfect for any…
Hairbrained-Band Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, Sharon’s band braid updo is a versatile and elegant hairstyle suitable for all occasions. Combining…
Couture Brides – Bella
Create a stunning and glamorous up-do for your bride or special event hair client with the artful fusion of chopsticks and twists. Utilise elastic bands…
Hairbrained Four Strand Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, unlock the secrets to my renowned 4-strand braid in this exclusive tutorial from my online…
Couture Brides – Ella
Learn to create a fresh and elegant up-do, where you’ll discover how to incorporate twists and pleat the hair over Sharon Blain padding. Perfect for…
Couture Brides – Katherine
This simple, soft, and effortlessly elegant chignon shape is a timeless choice, perfect for classic brides, red carpet events, and special occasions. This versatile hairstyle…
Hairbrained Vintage Waves
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, elevate your styling game with vintage waves. Learn my wave set technique to craft a…
Hairbrained Loose Nape Chignon
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, unlock the secrets to an effortlessly chic look with my Loose Nape Tutorial! Perfect for…
Couture Brides – Veronica
Embrace the allure of Glamour Hollywood Waves and elevate your styling game effortlessly! My mantra is simple: Take the time to prep and set, and…
Couture Brides – Gigi
Unveil the secrets to creating a stunning masterpiece that’s perfect for brides seeking elegance, grandeur, and a couture touch on their special day. This stand-out…
Hairbrained Ribbon Braid
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class with Hairbrained, elevate your styling repertoire with the versatility of the Ribbon Braid Ponytail – a trendsetting…
Hairbrained Audrey Hepburn Chignon
In this exclusive tutorial from my online class on Hairbrained, elevate your hairstyling game with the timeless elegance of the Audrey Hepburn Chignon! Channel the…
Hairbrained Textured Pony
Elevate your ponytail game with a touch of modern flair by mastering the art of the textured ponytail – a versatile and effortlessly chic hairstyle…
Couture Brides – Bridgette
Indulge in timeless elegance with a Bridgette Bardot-inspired half-up, half-down hairstyle that effortlessly captures the essence of iconic beauty. This chic and sophisticated look seamlessly…
Couture Brides – Margot
If you’re in search of an elegant and versatile all-occasion updo, look no further than the mesmerising twisted updo. This breathtaking hairstyle is the epitome…
Hairbrained Beach Waves
This tutorial is from my online class for Hairbrained. For hairstylists looking to perfect the art of creating Beach Waves, this tutorial is a must….
Creative Masterclass
This Creative Masterclass is an online content series that offers a diverse range of hairstyling techniques. It includes tutorials on creating beautiful wave settings, a…
Spring Brides – Intro Video
Learn first-hand 7 simple and effective styling techniques that will excite and delight your bridal clients and their wedding party. Learn how to break down…
Spring Brides – Circular Crown Braid
A three-strand pick-up braid was created on both sides of the head and brought together in an asymmetric knot at the nape. Learn how to…
Spring Brides – Textured Chignon
A simple twisting technique with a horizontal placement was used to create this beautiful shape. A gentle finger wave movement around the face blends perfectly…
Spring Brides – Bridal Crown Curls
Working with a classic ponytail base, two single twists were arranged around hair padding to form this soft textured crown of curls. Skills include: Ponytail basics,…
Spring Brides – Low Ponytail
Learn the tips to create a beautiful ponytail dressed with soft textured curls. Learn how to add additional hairpieces to give thickness and length and…
Spring Brides – Half Up / Down Curls
A combination of crimping and root tonging, along with correct product choice is to key to achieve perfect polished long-lasting curls. Adding a hidden scalp…
Spring Brides – Rope Twist
For soft controlled texture, and how to achieve the perfect balance between the lower nape shape and design, a combination of rope and single twists…
Spring Brides – Glamour Waves
For beautiful waves, tong setting is key to execute glamorous Hollywood waves. All in the preparation, learn this unique setting pattern, and how to dress…
Spring Brides – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Spring Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
How To Use…Creative Tongs – Volumiser Crimper
This little gem has the ability to create some of the most incredible hair styles. Offering three different options in this tutorial, see how simple…
How To…Use Creative Tongs – Conical Tongs
Once you understand the best way to set with a conical tong, your mind will open up to many possibilities. The information delivered in this video…
How To…Use a Pony Extension – Monika
Highlighting the flexibility of a hair extension piece, this look was created by placing the extension upside down for extreme over direction. This stunning classic…
How To…Use a Pony Extension – Letitia
A modern French roll can be super cool when a hair extension is added in fine hair. This allows for a stronger shape and a…
How To…Use a Pony Extension – Roxy
Adding a hair extension to finer hair gives extra bulk and allows for more creativity. With this Brigitte Bardot-inspired style, the extension was added at…
How To…Use a Pony Extension – Anya
Throughout this collection, hair extensions were used to enhance each look. A soft textured bun with a gentle wave around the face was created to…
How To…Use a Pony Extension – Intro Video
These stunning contemporary fashion-forward tutorials offers six fresh stylish ideas for finer and shorter hair length clients. Learn innovative, fun and fabulous styles that will…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Elastic Set
My all-time favourite technique is a modern take on this gorgeous deconstructed wave. Using a piece of hat elastic with the figure eight technique, you…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Barrel Tong
Follow all the rules outlined in this video and watch how beautiful waves appear. Once mastered, this technique will be your go-to every time a…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Pin Curl Set
This basic, old-school pin curl technique is the only way to achieve amazing long lasting, flat, vintage finger waves. Choose whether you set wet or…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Hot Roller Set
Call them old fashioned, but hot rollers are making a huge comeback especially when a predictable long-lasting curl is required. Setting for volume in a…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Conical Tong
Conical tongs give fantastic volume and deep wave movement. The important lesson here is that all the curls need to be set in the same…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Coat Hanger Set
Whoever thought a cut down coat hanger could deliver such a stunning angular wave result? Flat wrap the hair in a figure eight pattern around…
How To Do…Vintage Waves – Intro Video
Of the Hollywood starlets in the 1940s, Rita Hayworth was the quintessential icon whose stunning vintage waves have stood the test of time. Today, Dita…
Stitched Up – Roll
This stunning 1940s vintage roll is a style many stylists want to learn. Dividing the front and the back away, each area is worked individually….
Stitched Up – Push Up Braid
This look includes all the steps needed to create a four-strand weave braid that pushes into a special folded effect. A cool sleek Mohawk-shaped pony…
Stitched Up – Knot Braid
This technique is so simple to achieve and is also extremely effective. Working around the perimeter of the head, a very interesting effect is created….
Stitched Up – Fishtail Braid
Fishtail braids are easy to create and sit beautifully with the textured trends of today. Using an oblong hair padding shape from a pony base…
Stitched Up – Finger Waves
If you ever dreamed of creating beautiful fingers waves, this tutorial shows you how. The setting combed out and how to sew the wave in…
Stitched Up – Elastic Braid
Using a clear nylon thread and a plastic sewing needle, this video and the other videos in this collection are secured with a special sewing…
Stitched Up – Promo Video
Stitched up is a clever balance between fierceness and soft femininity. The mix of chic sleek lines and flirty touchable texture incorporates the use of…
Vintage Reinvented – Victory Roll
This contemporary take on a 1940s victory roll has been given a fresh revamp. Learn how to set stunning finger waves and how to add…
Vintage Reinvented – Rope Twist
Unrivalled elegance! This 1930s look has been given a modern edge. This glamour style is finished with a stunning rope twisted hairpiece that blends perfectly…
Vintage Reinvented – French Roll
This contemporary take on a 1940s victory roll has been given a fresh revamp. Learn how to set stunning finger waves and how to add…
Vintage Reinvented – Double Chignon
This stunning polished style is worked from a high ponytail base. Executed in a traditional way using a latch hook, backcombing, smoothing and fanning the…
Vintage Reinvented – Bubble Curl
This style captures the essence of the 1940s era. This is one of the most popular styles in this collection. Working from three separate pony…
Vintage Reinvented – Beehive
A chic and sleek full-on 1960s look that has been an inspiration for fashion lovers for decades. This is a simplified version of the original…
Vintage Reinvented – Intro Video
This collection pays homage to key iconic hair styling over the past ten decades. Vintage Reinvented captures the essence of youthful sensibility and session styling;…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Gabbi
Fancy trying a different way to work with a band braid? With this version, the focus is on the crown and directed towards the face….
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Belle
Think Angelina Jolie, red carpet, beautiful polished hair. This look has it all and is head-turning worthy, so to speak! Begin with a deep scalp…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Jasmine
Add a horseshoe-shaped scalp braid from the front to the nape on both sides. By adding small sections of hair through each braid loop, this…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Lesley
Take a hair padding piece and small elastic bands to create this gorgeous red-carpet look, perfect for medium length hair. This super popular style is…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Sasha
This is the quintessential red carpet look – a double circular coil placed at the nape area with a soft wave movement sweeping across the…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Ashley
With every red carpet event, there is always a celebrity wearing soft textured hair piled on the crown to compliment her designer gown. Following with…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 2 – Intro Video
Break the rules and break away from tradition. Red Carpet Vol 2 will give you six brilliant technical ideas for dressing long hair. This is…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Claudia
So many ideas await you when you open this video. Stitching the hair for texture, volume, and how to roll the hair using chopsticks for…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Amie
We can’t get enough of a perfect wave and asymmetric chignon combo. Learn how to set waves to achieve wave perfection and see a clever…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Ariel
Another runway show delivered sleek polished hair with an origami folding pattern across the back. Taking this concept and adding a hairnet twist at the…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Kirsty
This look was inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s famous Met Gala hairstyle. Working in a systematic way from two pony placements on the crown, hair…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Tess
This editorial look combines a soft textured roll at the nape complemented with a cute feature and fancy pin placement at the side, adding that…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Evie
The original idea for this look came from Carolina Herrera’s couture show. The extreme shape on the crown is achieved using hair padding and the…
Red Carpet Collection Vol 1 – Intro Video
This Red Carpet Collection includes six fantastic celebrity red carpet looks. The undone finishes and texture give each style a session twist. Using a similar…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Stitched Up
Hair as a medium can be manipulated like fabric. Hair smocking and delicate texture combined offer a freshness and sensibility. Using nylon thread and a…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Soft Focus
With a focus on texture rather than the style, the softer silhouette captures the freshness of young sensibility. A combination of three strands broken out…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Shape-Up
Shape Up is a gravity defying chic look with precision shape and an intricate foundational structure. Preparation, teasing, hair padding and products are key in…
How To…Use Creative Tongs – Twin Curling Tong
An all-time favourite tool when a cool wave texture is required. The first look was dressed in a stunning wavy down style, giving a dramatic…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Rock and Romance
Dishevelled texture worked into a rock star quiff and worked in a sexy boho fishtail braid gives an ethereal feminine touch. Creating waves using a…
On Set with Sharon Blain – New Wave
Referencing 1930s vintage waves and a round bob silhouette, strong flat finger waves using wave clips, combined with a traditional round brush blow-dry complement this…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Killer Chic
This look cries out strong, seductive, ultra-simple and chic. The finished look at the front takes a cue from the 1940s, while at the back,…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Glamour Set
This look is a tribute to 1950s Hollywood goddess, Elizabeth Taylor, when big roller sets were the style of choice. Learn all the steps to…
On Set with Sharon Blain – French Twist
This chic asymmetric look with geometrically woven hair is finished in an elongated shape. Learn how to add a hair weft, how to band the…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Festival Fringe
This quirky textured bouffant is inspired by Brigitte Bardot. It delivers style with fun techniques using a wave tong, hair padding, and a plastic stretch…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Cocktail
Power hair or Italian Vogue high hair – either way, this look is captured in the art of dressing out the hair. The finished result…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Boho Blowout
The technique behind this look is like no other. Soft and touchable frizz combines harmony and an ethereal finish. Learn how to set this technique…
On Set with Sharon Blain – Intro Video
On Set with Sharon Blain offers a variety of beautiful up and down looks from stunning waves, smooth chic shapes, romantic braids and sexy, flirty,…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Waterfall Braid
From what’s considered a staple when it comes to boho braids, this waterfall braid ups the ante with cool editorial ideas for you to savour….
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Tree Braid
Tribal-inspired braiding using synthetic jumbo hair was worked into a four-strand tree braid, creating bulk while also adding colour. Sometimes known as a box braid,…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Latch Hook
This all-time favourite involves quite a few unique techniques using a basic rug hook, crochet cotton and a folding/twisting method. Let’s take the folding/twisting component…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Knot Braid
Here are two different ways to use a knot braid. One is more conventional and the other is more artistic. Being able to explore different…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Figure 8
This all-time favourite involves quite a few unique techniques using a basic rug hook, crochet cotton and a folding/twisting method. Let’s take the folding/twisting component…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Coil Braid
Ever wondered how to add jumbo hair into a braid? Or how to add soft texture in length for an editorial look? These tricks are…
How To Do…Creative Braids 2 – Intro Video
Following the worldwide success of How To Do… Creative Braids 1 comes the next instalment, How To Do… Creative Braids 2 where Sharon ups the…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Three-strand braid
Editorial styling demands hair to be finished with interesting shapes and artistic placement on the head. This three-strand braid might be considered basic but the…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Single Twist
My all-time favourite technique is a single twist. A single twist is the bases of many looks I create. With this style there are three…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Rope Twist
Inspired by the 1940s, rope twists were used to create timeless vintage vibes. With this design, the quiff front and the low nape shape blend…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – French Braid
Romantic and simplistic best describes this stunning French braided look. To achieve this stunning texture, two sections were braided and pulled out in a special…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Four-strand braid
The technique for this traditional four-strand braid is like no other. Each section is teased in a specific way prior to braiding. The beautiful shape…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Fishtail Braid
The fishtail braid can be fantastic for editorial or Avant-Garde styling. This look is also perfect for the contemporary bride. Using a wider section weaved…
How To Do…Creative Braids 1 – Intro Video
Braiding complements the latest fashion trends and makes a simple updo appear much more complicated. Learn simple braids such as fishtail, three-strand, French braid, rope…
After Dark Collection – Georgia
This look is art. The technique is inspirational. Let’s explore how a simple weave sewing pattern can give a unique ‘quilted’ design to this finished…
After Dark Collection – Candice
Beginning with a chain of diamanté buckles, learn how to weave hair into the buckles to create a beautiful weaving technique. This mohawk shape is…
After Dark Collection – Lesley
This stunning editorial look is such a winner. With the focus of this style all at the front, the back section gives a flat clean…
After Dark Collection – Jolene
Runway ponytail with a touch of glamour. Learn how to directional blow-dry the roots to ensure pony perfection! All the necessary steps on brushing, holding…
After Dark Collection – Giselle
Big on texture, big on shape. This dramatic style is super simple to construct especially when crimping the hair. It literally allows a stylist to…
After Dark Collection – Sophie
A simple chignon shape is classic and has stood the test of time. There are many ways to execute this look from working with different…
After Dark Collection – Intro Video
When researching retro hair and fashion for her After Dark collection, Sharon Blain was inspired by the beauty of vintage belt buckles and set about…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Natalie
A huge shape created with a knotting technique forms this very regal bridal design. When you’re looking for a volume shape to support a crown,…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Jessica
Taking inspiration from a past Chanel runway show, this double roll style is achieved using hair padding shapes and finished with a beautiful bow that…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Ella
Inspired by the couture runway shows, the double rolls at the back give a beautiful draped effect. The crown offers quirky volume, while the front…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Chanelle
This popular look is created with simple braids. The trick is in the teasing, smoothing and the products used. Working from a double pony placement,…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Carolyn
Learn this beautiful volume textured finger wave complimented with an asymmetric chignon towards the back. See how two different techniques marry together perfectly to form…
Beautiful Brides 3 – Couture Brides | Intro Video
Sharon Blain presents a fresh, young interpretation of bridal elegance combining high fashion and a take on the latest red carpet styling. This collection is…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Olivia
This gorgeous style was created with thick medium-length hair. Working from a clean pony base placed on the crown, a round hair padding shape was…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Maude
Braids are regularly used as a base for many textured updos. For this look, a number of three-strand braids worked around a hair padding shape…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Jasmine
When you need inspiration for dressing shorter hair, this tutorial shows you how to give the illusion of a long hair updo created on short…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Charlotte
How to control and manage extremely long hair is a major challenge when creating any updo. Fishtail braids are a perfect solution. Worked from an…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Abby
Hair bows have been popular for years with many variations. This look was created with extra-long hair. Hair bows can also be positioned on any…
Beautiful Brides 2 – Contemporary Brides 2 | Intro Video
Sharon Blain presents a fresh, young interpretation of bridal elegance. Combining high fashion and a take on red carpet styling, this contemporary collection is a…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Priscilla
This 1950s-inspired look has all the information essential to produce this retro classic; a combination of the classic French roll finished with a bouffant front…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | – Grace
Grace Kelly’s beautiful nape chignon is recreated with full step-by-step instructions on how to use hair padding and how to smooth the hair over the…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Dita
Called after her name stage, Dita Von Teese, this modern interpretation will inspire your imagination as you learn so many hot tips on how it…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Bridget
This look is a nod to Brigitte Bardot – a timeless style that continues to inspire stylists globally. Learn in detail the best way to…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Betty
A combination of hair nets, sleek back-combed sections and a four-strand braid created these beautiful curls on the crown. Polished to perfection, this look is…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Audrey
Taking inspiration from Audrey Hepburn in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this stunning classic chignon is created using hair padding for volume and shape. Smooth…
Beautiful Brides 1 – Classic Collection | Intro Video
Beautiful Brides Series 1 presents six different looks inspired by timeless classics of the 1930s, -40s and -50s and covers the classic shapes and styles…
Jewel Collection – Crystal
Working the same technique from a completely different placement on the head, this stunning look worked around the face delivers a more contemporary feel keeping…
Jewel Collection – Pearl
This modern take on a traditional French roll with a gentle textured shape is a winner! The internal construction of this look offers great information…
Jewel Collection – Jade
This stunning look is incredibly inspirational. The components that form this style are made up of soft textures with a slightly asymmetric direction. Using the…
Jewel Collection – Amber
Working from a slight off-centre pony base, a round padding shape was added for volume. Learn the tips to arrange twists over hair padding, how…
Jewel Collection – Sapphire
Working from a slight off-centre pony base, a round padding shape was added for volume. Learn the tips to arrange twists over hair padding, how…
Jewel Collection – Ruby
The Jewel collection shows six different looks with one common thread – all the looks have been created using a single twist technique. This elongated…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Gold Jewel
The entire collection was designed with a variation of the same technique. Lace was the inspiration for these images, and the search to find a…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Dentelle Noir
Wire form that has been sewn into a braided base was the structure used to hold the ball shape in place. Learn how to use…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Crimson Lace
This particular version of the lace collection was enhanced by using the base of a balloon to build the head shape. The texture created with…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dentelle | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Woven Loop
This soft hair loop texture was created using a rubber mat and hair wefts. Using a crochet hook to pull the hair through the rubber…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Retro Bouffant
As part of the theme throughout this collection, the hair ornament at the front was inspired by the ornate carving on urns. Learn how the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Double Roll
This stunning look involved directional blow-dry and crimp/curl preparation. The shape was created with padding, back-combing and moulding hair rolls on either side of the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Ombres Noires | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | White Lace
The hair components of this look are a combination of synthetic hair and white faux fur. You will see how to prepare the hair, how…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Vivid Texture
Even a cheap synthetic afro wig can be effective when shooting editorial work. They are simple to use and guaranteed to deliver a high impact…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | The Pompadour
A wire cage, bundles of tied synthetic hair pieces, and imagination was combined together to achieve this dynamic shape. Learn how to make hair bundles…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Chopped Up
Making a ‘wig’ from scratch can give a different feel to a look. It’s more flexible and creative. This tutorial teaches you how to make…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Dreaming Collection | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Basket Weave
This look was developed on a model with a latex cap. The challenge to apply false hair pieces on latex was resolved with sticky velcro….
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Heart Shaped Bob & The Bowl
Heart Shaped Bob During the research into the history of this collection, a widow’s peak was considered very regal. With this information, a curved pointed…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Loop Matting
Following on with the widow’s peak as inspiration, this looped texture hair piece was made from hair on a cotton carpet base. You can see…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Triple Waterfall Braid
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Avant-Garde Series 2 – Renaissance Collection | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 2 – Intro Video
Get ready to learn and indulge in a wonderful world of Avant-Garde styling. Sharon shares all the secrets, inspiration and how to achieve a variety…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | The Lace Veil
As a bonus, this video offers two different techniques – how to make and apply a face mask and how to create a stunning updo…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Lace Textured Cap
Preparation to the model’s head with multiple scalp braids allowed a base to secure this textured cap. A combination of materials; abaca manila fibre, and…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Artistic Scalp Cap
This look involved the model wearing a scalp cap to create the illusion of baldness. This beautifully crafted hair cap was created using fly mesh…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Dishevelled Bouffant
To develop this big pompadour shape, a specially designed wire frame was used. Learn all the tips on how to make the frame and how…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live Avant-Garde Class, Russian Tears. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Russian Tears | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Asymmetrical Rope Braid
The main feature of this look was a strip of ribbon with pins arranged in a unique pattern across the front of the head. A…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Horizontal Roll
This look was created with a false hairpiece added to the model’s existing hair. Working from a high pony to secure the piece in place,…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Faux Twin Bob
Scalp braids, padding and beautifully prepared hair are all the essentials needed to produce this stunning look. Remember, this look is only for the camera,…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Retro Double Roll
This one is all about texture that allows the hair to roll into various shapes. Working from a pony placement, padding was added and then rolled…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Buckle Braid
Using a simple diamanté belt buckle with the middle section removed, each buckle was tied together with elastic pieces. The hair panels around the face…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live Avant-Garde Class, After Dark.. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – After Dark | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Couture Chignon
Using 3-4 padding shapes helps create this oversized chignon. Perfectly polished with a stunning classic shape, the front section was wrapped over and the sections…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Flip Fringe
This brief required the hair to have a mirror clean finish. Working from a high ponytail, the challenge was to create the fringe flip in…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Wrapped Bouffant
As this image was created for a colour campaign, no styling products were permitted to be used. Dressing hair into this shape was difficult without…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | A Shape Curls
The brief for this look was clean beautiful curls with extreme width at the sides. Using a wire form with hair padding and additional hair…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Goldwell Colorance | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Asymmetric Textured Curl
Throughout this series, hair extensions and special forms have been created in an artistic way. Using padding shapes to form the asymmetric line of this…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Combination Zig Zag Technique
Since this original design was launched, it has kept stylists wondering how this technique was achieved. Learn this unique wave formation and how to prepare…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Creative Wave
This small bob shape was cut prior to the shoot and personalised to suit the model. To add special detail to enhance this design, a…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Hairpiece Making Tutorial
Watch and learn how to make show-stopping hairpieces from Sharon’s, Avant-Garde Series 1 Class.
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Q and A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Contemporary Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Round Finger Wave Structure
This look is all about the shape. Working from a high pony base, learn how to create this unique round ball shape using my papier-mâché…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Round Wave
In this design, a short wig was cut to suit the model’s features. An additional pre-waved hairpiece was added on top of the wig to…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Iconic Divas | Mentoring Session
Sit down, relax, and get ready to be inspired as Sharon unlocks decades of her knowledge to fast track your Avant-Garde journey. To view the…
Avant-Garde Series 1 – Intro Video
Get ready to learn and indulge in the wonderful world of Avant-Garde styling. Sharon shares all the secrets, inspiration, and how to achieve a variety…
Contemporary Brides – Waterfall Braid
Working from a side parting, a fine ribbon was woven into three horizontal lines. While the nape has an asymmetric shaped textured roll, combining the…
Contemporary Brides – Pony with Single Twist
Using a concealed scalp braid with woven ribbon and elastic under the braid to hold, this look has been created with one single, pulled out…
Contemporary Brides – Classic Nape Chignon
Crimp and curl texture are key to big bold shapes. Working from a nape chignon using a folding placement with ends interlocking, this elegant and…
Contemporary Brides – Pony and directional blowdry with weft application
Pony tails are considered the most difficult to perfect. This video gives you all the information needed to create a sleek polished pony and how…
Contemporary Brides – Chopsticks Figure 8 Pattern
Using a single twisting technique wrapped around chopsticks, this technique allows you to pull the hair out to deliver a beautiful volume textured curl. By…
Contemporary Brides – Headband Faux Bob
Using concealed scalp braids sewn with linen thread and needle, this technique will open your mind to many different looks and possibilities. Learn a variety…
Contemporary Brides – Bonus Look: Classic Chignon
With the use of hair padding at the nape, learn how to cover the shape for a polished clean finish plus all the tips needed…
Contemporary Brides – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Contemporary Brides. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
Contemporary Brides – Intro Video
Learn Sharon’s simple styling techniques that are easy to follow as she delivers proven achievable formulas that are guaranteed to expand your creativity and skills….
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Bouffant
Create a beautiful volume shape complemented by relaxed soft waves. Learn how to use padding and strong root teasing to build a dishevelled textured big…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Dry Pin Curl Set
Learn how to create traditional pin curls with a straightening iron. See how a partial pin setting can blend beautifully into a blow-dried one length…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Hollywood Waves Volume Set
This traditional setting technique is a must-know when you want to create perfect voluminous Hollywood waves. This tutorial explains in great detail the importance of…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Knot Braid
Learn how two sections of hair knotted together can create a stunning romantic bridal look. Incorporating a soft finger wave around the face, see how…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Origami Pleat Chignon
This runway look is held together with fine hat elastic and ribbon secured in place with a scalp braid. Using wet strong hair spray and…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Reverse Figure Eight Braid
Beginning with an internal nape ponytail, this braid is created down the centre back using a figure eight weaving technique over two stationary pieces of…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Ribbon Braid
This simple woven ribbon technique at the nape allows a soft crown texture to be created. Working with 6-8 sections at the nape, two strips…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Wet Pin Curl Set
This is a traditional old-school setting pattern with a modern brushed out textured finish. This particular technique gives a flat vintage wave with the strongest…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her live class, Waves and Red Carpet Hair. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because…
Waves and Red Carpet Hair – Intro Video
Join Sharon as she teaches simple styling techniques that are easy to follow in her Waves and Red Carpet tutorials. She delivers proven, achievable formulas…
Editorial Hair – Q&A
Sharon answers questions from her Editorial Hair Online Class. If you watched this class and had a question, watch this video because she might have…
Editorial Hair – Twisted Curl
Working with just three single twisted sections from a high ponytail base, each twist was ruched into place and expanded to create this soft loose…
Editorial Hair – Warrior
Using hair paper to form this turban-style shape, learn how to make hair paper and add pattern fabric into the layers. Using scalp braiding to…
Editorial Hair – Futuristic
Learn how to develop unique pattern shapes and how to blend the hair over and secure. Understand what material is suitable to create different looks….
Editorial Hair – Infinity
Crimping, internal braids, elastic and chopsticks are all combined to bring this look to life. Simple twists are held with elastic and formed into shape…
Editorial Hair – Origami Pleat
Learn this fun technique of folding sheets of hair using elastic tension and correct products to create a futuristic front panel. With a clean pony…
Editorial Hair – Queen
This regal style was created using circular crown braids and scalp braids around the hairline with elastic to hold the shape. Learn how to prepare…
Editorial Hair – Tribal
Using directional blow-dry, internal braids and specially designed hairpieces, see how these pieces are made and added to the head. Learn how to create this…
Editorial Hair – How To Make Hair Pieces
Using footage from her Editorial Hair tutorials, Sharon has condensed some tips and tricks when creating hair pieces. Sit back, enjoy, and be inspired!
Editorial Hair – Intro Video
Join Sharon as she teaches all the secrets and tips to achieving a variety of inspiring editorial hair art. Never before has Sharon offered tutorials…
Long Hair 3 Hour Masterclass
Get ready to add beautiful new designs to your style portfolio. Enjoy quick and achievable techniques on different hair lengths and learn how to prepare…
Special Events Hair – Side Loop Pony
This cool-girl look begins with a high pony on the crown. By matting the roots of the pony and smoothing the surface, a mirror finish…
Special Events Hair – Double drape with bow
Incorporating my signature twist and chopsticks styling, this beautiful shape is a favourite. Working from a pony base and using chopsticks with horizontal placement, this…
Special Events Hair – Wave with Single Nape Twist
This is a simple and elegant shape suited for both short and long hair. Working with a subtle wave movement around the face, the hair…
Special Events Hair – Soft Nape Roll with Curls
This fresh and youthful style works from a low pony and a soft textured roll was added to amp up the look. A headband around…
Special Events Hair – Textured Bun
This regal style incorporates weaving the hairline into the crown with an oversized bun. The trick to achieve movement at the hairline is created with…
Special Events Hair – Nape Loop
This entire look was created with one simple twist pattern. The secret to the beautiful volume and shape was helped by securing elastic to hold….
Special Events Hair – Loop Braid
This original technique offers flexibility for your clients in the salon or to Avant-Garde styling. With just five braided sections strategically placed around the crown,…
Special Events Hair – Intro Video
These tutorials will equip stylists, makeup artists and hairdressers with the tools and techniques they need to create beautiful dressed hair that is fresh, modern…
Floral Brides – Deconstructed Waves
To achieve this wave formation, a tong set composed of flat wrapping and a half twist was used. By adding a halo hair extension for…
Floral Brides – Double Pony
These beautiful volume twin ponies with soft textured finishes are fresh from the runway. The preparation and setting, volume teasing and finger texture, give a…
Floral Brides – Finger Wave Pony
A low structured sleek ponytail and classic flat finger waves around the face complement this simple but stunning look. The waves are moulded wet and…
Floral Brides – Rolled Chignon
This is a true classic shape that is executed in a very simple way without the use of hair padding. Learn how to backcomb to…
Floral Brides – Twisted Curl Set
This look is all about texture. A twisted curl that has been created wet and formed over a setting roller gives this polished textured style…
Floral Brides – Intro Video
Join Sharon for her runway bridal collection. Featuring detailed instructions for six inspirational looks straight from the haute couture runways in Paris. All looks taught…
Floral Brides – Free Form Twisted Updo
The tong setting for this look is key to the results. Using a small tong, random curl patterns, hair padding, and a twisting technique, this…