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Marina Shtoda · hair extension master & educator

I'll teach you hair extensions your clients come back for, again and again

Professional hair extension training from a practising master with many years of experience

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About me

13 years in the profession

My name is Marina Shtoda.

13 years ago I started doing hair extensions at home.

Today I'm building my own professional brand.

I teach masters and share practical knowledge that helps them grow in the profession.

Credentials

An international professional profile

International judge, speaker and author of a proprietary hair extension technique.

150+

students trained worldwide

2025–2026

international judging seasons

International judging

  • Nomad Hair FestInternational judge · 2025–2026
  • Asian Global CupInternational judge · 2025

Speaking

  • Beauty Expo Central AsiaSpeaker
  • Hair Fest MoscowSpeaker
  • International beauty forums and industry eventsSpeaker

Signature technique

  • Architecture of CascadeCreator of the proprietary hair extension technique

Industry & recognition

  • Kazakhstan Association of Hair ExtensionsAdvisor
  • ELLE KazakhstanFeatured
  • Studio of the Year2024
  • Master of the Year2024

Moments from the stage

Asian Global Cup 2025 · official judge
Asian Global Cup 2025 · official judge
Asian Global Cup 2025 · official judge award
Asian Global Cup 2025 · official judge award
Kainv Gala Awards 2025 · speaker / mentor of the year
Kainv Gala Awards 2025 · speaker / mentor of the year
Kazakhstan Association of Hair Extensions 2025 · honorary advisor
Kazakhstan Association of Hair Extensions 2025 · honorary advisor
At an international industry event
At an international industry event
My courses

Training

Foundation course

Hair extensions from zero to your own client base. A two-day intensive: technique, hands-on practice and the business side of the profession.

Who it's for
For those starting out in hair extensions — from zero to your own client base.
What you get
You perform hair extensions on your own, avoid typical mistakes and know how to build a client base in your first year.

Price on request

Advanced course

For working masters: the finer points of technique, complex cases and flawless results.

Who it's for
For experienced masters ready to reach the next level.
What you get
Cleaner results, a higher price point and clients who return.

Price on request

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In just 30 minutes you'll learn the key details of the technique that improve the quality of your work and the final result.

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