Educator

Jose is an experienced educator who is passionate about sharing his knowledge with new and established artists. He has worked with global brands such as Bumble and Bumble [Estée Lauder Companies].

He has taught at the Bumble and Bumble school in London and trained hairdressers as well as session stylists for Bumble and Bumble partner salons.

Jose works with leading brands and retailers in the Uk such as spaceNK, John Lewis, Boots, and Sephora across Spain. Jose’s unique style of teaching highlights the importance of personal as well as professional development, and he teaches the importance of customer service and customer consultation alongside product knowledge, styling, and cutting techniques.

As well as helping to develop or sharpen the eye of his students, his teaching approach produces successful results in staff who are more confident in their daily professional routine.

Jose teaches individuals and groups internationally online. He has developed a training syllabus that is supported by government grants to artists worldwide.

  • Historical hair designs by Jose Rodriguez. Elena Zilio as Grandmother Buryjovka in Jenůfa, The Royal Opera ©2021 ROH. Photograph by Monika Rittershaus
  • Historical wig designs by Jose Rodriguez. La traviata, The Royal Opera ©2021 ROH. Production photograph by Tristram Kenton
  • Recreation of Ann Dvorak hairstyle by
  • Historical wig designs by Jose Rodriguez. La traviata, The Royal Opera ©2021 ROH. Production photograph by Tristram Kenton
  • Historical hair design by Jose Rodriguez
  • Marie Antoinette hairstyle recreation by Jose Rodriguez
  • Historical hair designs by Jose Rodriguez
 

Study historical hair design online

The teaching syllabus covers period hair design from 1600 to the present day. The program teaches modern techniques to recreate historical hair designs in a work setting where speed is required, such as film and theatre. Students are introduced to style trends in hair and fashion, giving historical context relevant to their chosen era of study.

Course design

Students on this historical hair styling course learn about the structural elements of period hair design as well as the techniques needed to recreate designs. These techniques include backcombing, curling with tongs, pin curls, grip placement, hair padding, caging, blow-drying, and roller setting. Lessons include styling with accessories as well as the application of colour theory and the relationship between style elements.

This approach trains students to see beyond individual elements in order to create an overall balance of hair and costume in their design. With training based on real-world experience, students develop an understanding of their work in the context of a creative team environment.

Classes are structured based on student interest. Classes are taught online via video feed. There is a maximum of two students on each course (where students form part of a single learning group). The syllabus includes materials for ongoing training and revision.

If you would like to enquire about a class, please contact Jose directly via the contact form on this website. Please include in your message information about the area of interest that you would like to study. You will receive a reply as soon as possible.

Main image: Carlos Álvarez as Simon Boccanegra in Simon Boccanegra, The Royal Opera © 2018 ROH. Photograph by Clive Barda

Other images: Elena Zilio as Grandmother Buryjovka in Jenůfa, The Royal Opera ©2021 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton. Lisette Oropesa as Violetta Valéry in La traviata, The Royal Opera ©2021 ROH. Photograph by Tristram Kenton.