signature styling Certification

4 styles

6 weeks

A weekly schedule or timeline showing six weeks with specific deadlines for submitting styles, revisions, or makeup, ending with final submissions.

Certification Structure

To earn certification, participants must complete at minimum four approved hairstyles within a 6-week window. You will choose four to six styles from the approved list below and submit each one for evaluation.

  • Soft, glossy, structured waves with a smooth finish. Timeless and elegant.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Glossy, structured waves (clearly defined; not mistaken for loose curls)

      • A structured face frame with either a side or middle part

      • Bang connects with the wave beneath it

      • Straight, clean parting

      • Minimal flyaways

      • Ends have been curled 

  • A low set, refined style at the nape of the neck that feels classic, romantic, or modern depending on texture.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Proportional volume in the crown

      • Bun positioned low, sitting at the nape of the neck

      • May be textured or smooth

      • Minimal flyaways

      • No visible bobby pins

      • No visible scalp near the face frame (Use C-shaped or zigzag parting near the face frame)

      • Straight parting

      • Face frame round-brushed and curled after styling to maintain shape

  • A lifted, elevated style that creates height and drama. Ideal for a bold, formal look.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Visible from the front

      • Intentional pattern within the bun

      • Full, balanced shape in the bun

      • Proportional volume from the sides

      • Minimal flyaways

      • No visible bobby pins

      • Styled face frame with a straight parting (round brushed first)

      • No visible scalp near the face frame (Use C-shaped or zigzag parting near the face frame)

      • Padding used to create volume

  • A sleek, vertically rolled updo with a timeless, sophisticated silhouette.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • A vertical twist running up the back of the hairstyle

      • No visible bobby pins

      • No visible scalp around the face frame (Use C-shaped or zigzag parting near the face frame)

      • No gaping at the nape of the neck

      • A styled face frame with a clean, straight part

      • Minimal flyaways

      • Balanced, proportional volume throughout

      • Finished with a bun at the top of the twist or a clean, traditional French twist closure

  • Hair partially secured while the rest flows down. Effortless, versatile, and flattering on most lengths.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • No visible bobby pins

      • No visible scalp near the face frame (Use C-shaped or zigzag parting near the face frame)

      • Hairline filled in when the face frame is pulled back

      • Must include a curl (flat wrap, twist wrap, bouncy blowout, or beach wave)

      • Rounded crown proportions (no exaggerated or top-heavy shapes)

      • Clean curls with minimal flyaways

      • Clear and intentional connection point in the back

      • Consistent curl pattern throughout

  • A polished or textured gathered style secured at the crown or nape for a modern finish.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Proportional, rounded volume in the crown (unless you choose to do a sleek pony) 

      • Projection from the base of the client’s head

      • No visible bobby pins

      • No visible elastic

      • Minimal flyaways

      • Hairline filled so the scalp is not visible
        (Use C-shaped or zigzag parting near the face frame)

      • Clean, consistent backcombing throughout

      • Any curl pattern in the ponytail is acceptable

  • A smooth, tightly finished bun with minimal texture. Chic, refined, and fashion forward.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Minimal or no volume for a sleek finish

      • May be mid-height or low

      • Hair secured cleanly at the nape

      • No flyaways

      • Straight middle or side part

      • If volume is added, the crown must be rounded and balanced with the bun

      • Clean, intentional bun shape

      • Padding used for larger buns; none for smaller buns

  • Soft, airy styling with loose texture and movement for a relaxed, undone, romantic feel.

    • This style must meet the following criteria:

      • Any braid variation is acceptable

      • If curls are added, they must be consistent throughout

      • Minimal flyaways

      • Braids should be clean and controlled
        (Use hair lotion or cream prior to braiding)

      • No visible parts (including around the braid) 

      • Hairline filled in with colored root powder

      • No visible elastics

      • Rounded volume in the crown

submission requirements

Each style submission must include:

  • One final, high-quality image, submitted on a weekly basis

  • Do not use the same model for more than two styles

  • Neutral clothing on the model (black, white, or beige)

  • Clear visibility of the hairstyle (no black and whites images, no filters, no heavy editing)

  • Posted on instagram, tagging @hairby_kaelee, hashtag #signaturestylingcertificate, and submitted for feedback within the facebook community

TIMELINE & SUBMISSION WINDOW

  • You have 6 weeks from January 12th to complete at minimum four looks by February 22nd

  • Submissions must be made on a weekly basis

  • A two-week resubmission window is available if adjustments are needed, or a week was missed

Refer to the graphic below for submission dates

Final submission must include:

  • One final post of all four (or more) styles submitted to the facebook group before February 22nd

  • Clear visibility of each hairstyle (no filters, no heavy editing)

  • carousel Posted on instagram, tagging @hairby_kaelee, hashtag #signaturestylingcertificate, and submitted for review within facebook community

The final post will be used as the final pass/fail

A submission schedule chart with six weekly deadlines for different styles or revisions, organized in a grid, with a black background for the headers and black ovals for each task.

The goal

the signature styling certification was created to give stylists a structured way to refine their work, build habits for putting out consistent high-end bridal looks, and creating a collection of styles that they are proud of.

how will i be evaluated?

participants will be evaluated on their ability to:

  • create polished bridal styles

  • meet standards specified in the certification structure section

  • maintain professionalism under creative and time-based constraints

Weekly personalized feedback will be given to participants that submit their work

Who is this Certification for?

This certification is designed for:

  • Hairstylists looking to refine and validate their bridal skill set

  • Artists building a professional portfolio with intention

  • Stylists who want to be held to a clear, elevated standard

You do not need to be at a certain career stage, but you do need to be willing to follow guidelines, meet expectations, and accept feedback.

why this certification exists:

this certification exists to prove mastery in styles that represent your brand. through this process, certified artists are able to:

  • present their strengths clearly and professionally across social platforms

  • build a cohesive, intentional bridal portfolio

  • demonstrate consistency across multiple looks and models

  • A woman with long, wavy dark brown hair, wearing makeup and earrings, sitting against a plain white background.

    Hollywood Waves

    Soft, glossy, structured waves with a smooth finish. Timeless and elegant.

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  • Blonde woman with loose curls, styled in an elegant updo, facing away from the camera.

    Low Updo

    A low set, refined style at the nape of the neck that feels classic, romantic, or modern depending on texture.

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  • Elegant updo hairstyle with blonde, wavy hair and loose tendrils, seen from the back, against a plain white background.

    High Updo

    A lifted, elevated upstyle that creates height and drama. Ideal for a bold, formal look.

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  • A woman with blond hair styled in an elegant updo with curls, viewed from the back, wearing a white dress with lace details and a delicate necklace.

    French Twist

    A sleek, vertically rolled updo with a timeless, sophisticated silhouette.

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  • Back view of a woman with long, wavy, ombré hair from dark roots to blonde ends, styled with loose curls.

    Half Up Style

    Hair partially secured while the rest flows down. Effortless, versatile, and flattering on most lengths.

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  • Side view of a woman with platinum blonde curly hair styled in a high ponytail, white feather earring, and a detailed black wing tattoo on her shoulder, wearing a white outfit with feather accents.

    Ponytail

    A polished or textured gathered style secured at the crown or nape for a modern finish.

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  • Back of a woman with an intricate, shiny updo hairstyle, wearing earrings, with her hair styled into a large, twisted bun.

    Clean / slick bun

    A smooth, tightly finished bun with minimal texture. Chic, refined, and fashion forward.

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  • A woman with long, blonde, curly hair styled with braided sections and small white flowers, wearing an off-the-shoulder white dress, standing indoors near large windows showing greenery outside.

    Boho

    Soft, airy styling with loose texture and movement for a relaxed, undone, romantic feel.

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Certificate of completion awarded to Marceline Anderson for signature styling course, signed by Kaelee Watts, with decorative border and official seal.

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