No. Victorian Foundations is a prerecorded online course that you can complete at your own pace.

No. The course is designed as a foundation for stylists who are new to period hair or want to strengthen their construction skills.

The Grecian Edit

THE PERIOD STYLIST ACADEMY MINI-COURSE

Learn to Create Elegant Ancient Greek-Inspired Hair with Professional Structure

Master the waves, braids, twists and sculptural updos behind beautifully balanced Grecian 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.

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"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

Create Grecian Hair That Feels Elegant, Intentional and Beautifully Balanced

Ancient Greek-inspired hair is instantly recognisable for its softness, symmetry and sculptural detail.

But creating the look convincingly takes more than adding a braid or loosely twisting the hair into an updo.

The shape needs to feel balanced. The texture needs to support the style. And every twist, wave and section needs to contribute to the finished silhouette.

The Grecian Edit will help you understand how to create these elegant styles with greater control, structure and confidence.

Inside The Grecian Edit

Gemma will teach you the core techniques behind soft, structured and beautifully finished Grecian-inspired hair.

You’ll learn how waves, braids, twists and placement work together to create the distinctive shapes associated with classical styling.

Soft Wave Preparation

Learn how to prepare the hair to create soft, controlled movement that supports the finished Grecian style.

Braids and

Twists

Understand how to use braided and twisted sections to create texture, detail and structure without the finished style feeling heavy or overworked.

Sculptural Updo Construction

Learn how to build elegant, balanced shapes with a clear understanding of placement, proportion and support.

Grecian

Finishing

Discover how to refine the finished hairstyle so it feels polished, graceful and authentically inspired rather than simply loosely pinned.

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 Grecian Edit, she brings that experience into clear, practical training, helping you understand not only how a Grecian hairstyle should look, but how its shape, texture and structure need to be built and finished to a professional standard.

Is This Course for You?

The Grecian Edit is suitable for hairstylists and hair and make-up artists who:

Want to create elegant Grecian and classical-inspired hairstyles
Struggle to make soft updos feel balanced and intentional
Want to use braids and twists without the finished style becoming too busy
Want to understand the structure behind soft, sculptural period hair
Are interested in bridal, film, television, theatre or editorial work
Want their portfolio to stand apart from more general styling work

No previous Grecian 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

- 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 Grecian 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 period-styling experience?

No. The course is suitable for stylists who are new to classical-inspired hairstyling or who want a clearer, more professional method.

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 techniques and a clear method to practise. Developing any specialist skill requires repetition and practical application, but this is a strong place to begin. Gemma also offers a full Period Stylist course if you'd like a more comprehensive course including many different styles: https://theperiodstylistacademy.com/sign-up

Join The Grecian Edit

A single investment. Lifetime access to the full programme to learn at your own pace.

Self-paced learning · Lifetime access · Immediate access after purchase

All for just £97 one time payment.

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.