Course guide · Ozentya Method
Afro hair course: how to choose the one that suits you
"Afro hair course" covers very different things: a hairdressing qualification, a weekend braiding workshop, a locs class, an online hair consultation programme or a course to look after your own hair. Before you pay, here is how to know what you are really buying.
By Pascal Chaubo, founder of Ozentya (afro hair care since 2011) · updated
In short
Start with your goal. To do hairstyles (braids, locs, cuts) you need hands-on technical training, usually in person. To understand afro hair, assess its needs and build routines, a hair consultation course, which can be taken online, is enough. Then check the detailed syllabus, the number of hours or lessons, the materials provided, how long you keep access and who designed it.
The Ozentya Method teaches a cosmetic approach to hair consultation. It is not a state diploma and does not replace a hairdressing qualification or the advice of a doctor or dermatologist. The course is taught in French.
Three kinds of courses
Technical hairdressing courses teach hands-on skills (braids, twists, weaves, locs, cutting textured hair) with practice on a mannequin head or a model; in France, hairdressing is a regulated trade and opening a salon requires a hairdressing qualification. Hair consultation courses teach you to understand hair (texture, porosity, elasticity, scalp), assess a situation and build a care routine, with no styling, which is why they work well online. Courses for your own hair cover similar ground without the client side.
Questions to ask before signing up
Is the syllabus detailed lesson by lesson? How many modules and hours or lessons? What materials are provided (forms, questionnaires, sample routines)? Is access time-limited? Is there a certificate, and what is it worth? Who designed the course and what is their experience with afro hair? A serious course answers each of these clearly before you pay.
Online or in person?
In-person training is essential to learn a technical skill, because you need live correction. For hair science, assessment and routine building, online has real advantages: you go at your own pace, rewatch lessons as often as needed and keep the materials. Many professionals combine both.
Certificates and diplomas
A course certificate shows that you completed a programme; it is not a state diploma. It shows clients your know-how, but on its own it does not allow you to work as a hairdresser in a salon. Be wary of courses promising a "recognised diploma" without saying recognised by whom.
What the Ozentya Method includes
The online course created by Pascal Chaubo, founder of Ozentya, is a hair consultation course taught in French: 47 lessons in 7 modules, as narrated slideshows, 100% online with lifetime access. It covers understanding afro hair (texture, porosity, elasticity, scalp), the 5D method to assess a situation, building routines and follow-up. It includes a diagnosis form, a client questionnaire, 10 sample routines, follow-up sheets and a certificate. A full module dedicated to locs is coming, included through lifetime access and updates.
Frequently asked questions
Can you learn afro hairdressing online only?
The theory, yes. Technical skills (braids, locs, cutting) need corrected practice, usually in person.
Is the Ozentya Method a hairdressing course?
No. It is a cosmetic hair consultation course: understanding afro hair, assessing its needs and building a suitable routine.
Is the course available in English?
No, the Ozentya Method is taught in French.