Loctician Course in London: Become a Dreadlock Artist with One-to-One Training

Do you live in London and dream of working with dreadlocks? Then you may already have looked for a loctician course, and found that a thorough, one-to-one training is not that easy to come by.

My name is Ann-Marie Christell. I have been making dreadlocks for 26 years and have trained more than a hundred locticians from many countries. In this post I explain how you can learn the craft in London, with me coming to you. If you would like to know more about the profession first, read the guide How to Become a Loctician and Dreadlock Artist in the UK.

Why a good loctician course can be hard to find

Standard hairdressing training in the UK focuses mostly on cutting, colouring and styling, and very little on dreadlocks. There are short courses out there, but many are group sessions, rely on products, or end the day you walk out of the room.

If you want one-to-one teaching, real hair models and support afterwards, the options narrow quickly. For many people, that is where the dream gets put on hold.

I come to you

That is why I hold the training where you are. I come to you in London, and we work together for two days, one-to-one.

That means:

• No travel abroad for you. No flights, no hotels, no long days away.
• You learn where you will work. In your own surroundings, ideally in the room you will use as your salon.
• Easier to fit around everyday life. You can sleep at home and stay close to your family.
• I find the hair models. You don't need to find them yourself for the course.

How the two days work

Before we meet, we have a one-to-one video call, and you practise the foundation technique with the online course. When I come to London, we work side by side on real hair models from nine in the morning until the clients are finished.

You choose what you want to learn, for example dreadlocks on natural hair, dreadlocks with extensions, maintenance, mermaid dreadlocks or synthetic dreadlocks. I take photos and video of you while you work, so you go home with content ready to use.

If you want to know more about what happens hour by hour, read What Do You Learn on a 2-Day Loctician Course?

Building a dreadlock practice in London

People with dreadlocks travel, across boroughs, cities and sometimes countries, to find a dreadlock artist they trust. When you build a strong foundation and show up clearly as who you are, clients find you.

A few practical things to know before you start:

• You don't need a qualification or licence to work as a hairdresser in the UK. But your local council may require you to register a hairdressing business, so check with your borough before you start, including for a home salon (GOV.UK).
• Most locticians run their own business as a sole trader, registered with HMRC.

In How Much Does It Cost to Become a Loctician? I go through the costs and show a calculation of how quickly the training can pay for itself.

After the course

The training doesn't end when I travel home. You get:

• 5 one-to-one video coaching calls with me
• guidance in our private community
• lifetime access to The Professional Loctician Online Course and 6 bonus courses
• 2 days in the salon with me every year after the training
• the opportunity to become a certified loctician through Seienstyle

Not in London?

The training isn't only for people in London. If you live in Manchester, Bristol, Brighton, Leeds, Glasgow or anywhere else in the UK, send me an email and we will find a solution together.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the course take place?

In London. We arrange the place and time together.

How much does it cost?

The training costs €4,599, and payment plans are available through Klarna.

Do I need experience?

No. You don't need a hairdressing background. Many of the strongest locticians I have trained had never worked with hair before. What matters is that you enjoy working with your hands, that you are patient, and that you are willing to learn.

Ready to take the first step?

You don't need to travel far to learn this craft properly. If you have felt this dream for a long time, this might be the time to listen to it.

Do you have questions, or are you wondering whether the training fits where you are right now? Send me an email at [email protected]. I will answer honestly, even if I think the time is not right for you yet.

You can read more about The Professional Loctician In-Person Training in London.

With love,
Ann-Marie