Ventilating (Knotting) Training
Learn the skill that separates ordinary wig makers from professionals. Ventilating is how premium, natural-looking wigs are made by hand — and once you know it, you can charge serious money for it.
Reserve Your Seat on WhatsAppSeats are limited per class. First to pay, first confirmed.
What This Training Covers
This is a full-day, hands-on course where you learn to ventilate — which means knotting individual strands of hair into a lace base by hand. It is the technique used in premium, bespoke, and medical wigs. You will practise throughout the day with real materials, get one-on-one correction, and leave with a piece you made yourself.
No experience needed. All you need is focus and a willingness to learn.
What You Will Learn
Core Techniques
- How to read and set up a wig cap or lace base
- Understanding lace types — which to use for wigs vs closures
- Needle and hook sizes and when to use each
- The single knot and double knot ventilating stitch
- How to create a natural, realistic hairline
- Density mapping — where to place more or less hair
- Whipping the edges of transparent lace neatly
- How to finish and secure your work so it lasts
Working on Closures
- Preparing your closure base correctly
- Mapping the parting and structure
- Ventilating from scratch on a closure
- Creating a clean, natural-looking part
- Finishing edges for a professional result
Hands-On Practice
- Watch first — then you do it yourself
- Real-time correction and guidance throughout
- Practise on both a wig cap and a closure base
- You leave with a piece you made yourself on the day
Why This Skill Is Worth Learning
Most Wig Makers Cannot Do It
Ventilating is not taught widely. Most people selling wigs are buying ready-made units. If you can ventilate, you are in a different category entirely.
Premium Prices Are Normal
Hand-ventilated wigs sell from R4,500 to R18,000+. Custom medical and bespoke wigs can go higher. Your price is set by your skill, not the market.
Medical & Bespoke Demand
Cancer patients, alopecia clients, and people wanting fully custom pieces all need someone who can ventilate. This market is underserved in South Africa.
You Can Charge After One Client
The course costs R3,500. One ventilated wig or closure sells for more than that. Your investment is recovered on your very first job.
How Much Ventilated Wigs Sell For
These are real prices in the South African and international wig market. Once you can ventilate, this is what you can charge.
Prices reflect the South African market and vary based on hair quality, complexity, and your positioning.
Everything in Your Wig Kit
Every student receives a full starter kit on the day. These tools are yours to keep — so you can practise and take on clients as soon as you get home.
Everything That Comes With Your R3,500
Three Steps to Your Seat
Message Us on WhatsApp
Send us a message to tell us which date you want. We will confirm availability and send you the payment details.
Pay to Secure Your Spot
Your seat is only confirmed once payment is received. Seats fill up — don't wait too long.
Arrive and Learn
We send you the venue address and what to expect beforehand. Just arrive ready to focus. Everything else is handled.
Prefer to Learn One-on-One?
If you would rather have the full session to yourself — your own pace, all the attention on you — private sessions are available on request.
- Private session, just you and the trainer
- Set your own pace
- All kit and materials included
- Book via WhatsApp on request
- Extended private session
- More time, more practice on the day
- All kit and materials included
- Ideal if you want to go deeper and slower
Common Questions
Do I need any experience to attend?
No. This course is designed for complete beginners. If you have never touched a wig needle before, that is fine. All you need is patience and a willingness to learn.
What is the course price and what does it include?
The course is R3,500 — valued at R7,500. It includes your full-day training, a complete starter wig kit to keep, a piece you made yourself, a certificate of completion, 30 days of WhatsApp support, and light lunch and beverages on the day.
Is this available online?
No. This training is in-person only, at our Paulshof, Sandton venue. Ventilating is a hands-on skill that cannot be learned properly through a screen — you need someone to watch your technique and correct you in real time.
When are the upcoming dates?
The next available dates are Saturday 4 July 2026 and Saturday 18 July 2026. Seats are limited — message us to confirm availability and secure your spot.
Can I book a private session instead of the group class?
Yes. One-on-one sessions are available on request at R3,500 (standard) or R3,750 (extended). Message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange a date that works for you.
How quickly can I start earning after the course?
Many students take on their first paid job within weeks of completing the course. The 30-day WhatsApp support is there to help you through your first few pieces so you feel confident before charging clients.
Ready to Learn a Skill That Pays?
Seats are limited for both July dates. Message us on WhatsApp now to secure your place before it fills up.
