The 1960's Edit
THE PERIOD STYLIST ACADEMY MINI-COURSE
Learn to Create Authentic 1960s Volume with Professional Shape and Structure
Master the volume, silhouette and finishing techniques behind beautifully polished 1960s hairstyling, taught by film-industry hair and make-up artist Gemma Waugh.
This course gives you lifetime access to professional techniques developed across nearly three decades in film, television, bridal and education.
as trusted by
"I have worked with Gemma for many years on film sets all over the world. I can vouch from first-hand experience that she is a fabulous hairdresser. I would highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to upskill and increase their earning potential."
Meinir Jones Lewis | BAFTA Award-winning Hair & Make-up Designer
"Gemma's understanding and obvious expertise in handling hair, along with her sense of colour balance and style, all combined to create the exact look I required."
Jenny Shercore | BAFTA Award-winning Hair & Make-up Designer
Master the Shape Behind Iconic 1960s Hair
1960s hair is instantly recognisable.
Volume, height, smooth sculpted shapes and beautifully considered silhouettes gave the decade some of the most memorable hairstyles in modern history.
But creating that look convincingly takes more than simply adding height or backcombing the hair.
The proportions need to work. The foundations need to support the finished shape. And the hair still needs to feel polished rather than heavy or overworked.
The 1960s Edit will help you understand how to create those distinctive shapes with greater control, balance and confidence.
Inside The 1960s Edit
Gemma will teach you the core techniques behind polished, recognisable and professionally finished 1960s hair.
You’ll learn how preparation, volume, structure and finishing work together to create the distinctive silhouettes associated with the decade.
Building 1960s Volume
Learn how to create controlled height and fullness while keeping the finished style balanced and intentional.
Shape and
Structure
Understand how the foundations beneath the hair support the overall silhouette and help the style retain its distinctive shape.
Creating the Silhouette
Learn how proportion, placement and direction work together to create a recognisably 1960s finish rather than simply a modern style with added volume.
Professional Finishing
Discover how to smooth, refine and finish the hair so the completed style feels polished, considered and appropriate to the era.
Self-paced learning · Lifetime access · Immediate access after purchase
All for just £97 one time payment.
Learn from Nearly Three Decades in the Film Industry
Gemma Waugh has worked as a professional hairdresser and make-up artist for nearly three decades, predominantly within film.
Her credits include productions such as:
James Bond: The World Is Not Enough
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
X-Men: First Class
And much more...
Gemma has also taught future industry professionals at respected London hair and make-up academies.
Inside The 1960s Edit, she brings that experience into clear, practical training, helping you understand not only how 1960s hair should look, but how its shape, volume and structure need to be created and finished to a professional standard.
Is This Course for You?
The 1960s Edit is suitable for hairstylists and hair and make-up artists who:
Want to create recognisable 1960s hair with greater confidence
Struggle to achieve volume without the finished style feeling heavy or unbalanced
Want to understand the structure behind iconic 1960s silhouettes
Want to move beyond simply recreating a reference image and understand how the style is constructed
Are interested in bridal, film, television, theatre or editorial work
Want to add another distinctive period skill to their professional portfolio
No previous 1960s styling experience is required, although some general hairstyling knowledge will help you get the most from the training.
What people who have worked with Gemma say
Gemma shaped my skills and taught me a lot about period styling over the years and has the most amazing way of understanding what her protégés need and how to teach them in the best way for them. Would recommend!"
- Rosie Oction
Hair & Makeup Artist
"Gemma brings her fantastic film experience to both hair and makeup — and that is why I chose her. I wanted a period twist to my hair and makeup to suit the grandeur of the day and the venue, and Gemma did an amazing job."
- Antonia Wright
Bride
"Gemma has years of experience and it is really obvious when you work with her. At the trial she convinced me to try a hairstyle that looked slightly sixties, because my dress was a shift dress. It should not have worked — but it absolutely did. I am so glad I found her."
-Katherine Evans
Bride
"I was looking for someone who could give me a 1920s hairdo, but was worried it might look a bit over the top. I was so wrong. I looked like a black and white movie star."
-Tamara Moore
Bride
"Gemma brings her fantastic film experience to both hair and makeup — and that is why I chose her. I wanted a period twist to my hair and makeup to suit the grandeur of the day and the venue, and Gemma did an amazing job."
- Antonia Wright
Bride
"If you are wondering which stylist to book, then Gemma is definitely your woman. Having someone with a background in wigs and hairpieces was a massive plus."
- Stephanie Isbell
Bridesmaid
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the course live?
No. The 1960s Edit is a prerecorded online course that you can complete at your own pace.
How long will I have access?
You’ll receive lifetime access to the training.
Do I need previous experience creating 1960s hair?
No. The course is suitable for stylists who are new to 1960s hairstyling or who want a clearer, more professional understanding of its shape, structure and finishing.
Is personal feedback included?
No. This is currently a self-paced course without personal feedback.
Is this only suitable for bridal stylists?
No. The techniques are relevant to stylists interested in bridal, film, television, theatre, editorial work and historical styling.
Will this course make me a period-hair specialist?
The course gives you professional finger-wave techniques and a clear method to practise.
Developing any specialist skill requires repetition and practical application, but mastering such a recognisable and frequently requested technique can be a valuable addition to your portfolio.
Gemma also offers the complete Period Stylist Academy if you would like more comprehensive training across several eras and styles: https://theperiodstylistacademy.com/sign-up
Join The 1960s Edit
A single investment. Lifetime access to the course to learn at your own pace.
Self-paced learning · Lifetime access · Immediate access after purchase
All for just £97 one time payment.
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THE PERIOD STYLIST ACADEMY - LONDON
Gemma Waugh is the founder of the Period Stylist Academy and a specialist in period and vintage bridal hairstyling. She grew up in her mother’s wig company in London, which created wigs for some of the biggest film productions of the 1980s and 90s - including Star Wars, the James Bond films and Superman. She later worked in the film industry herself before transitioning into bridal work, bringing with her the technical standards and professional precision of a film set. Through the Period Stylist Academy, she teaches hairstylists how to develop a recognised specialist niche in period bridal styling, move away from competing on price, and build a career defined by genuine expertise.