Sharni Knighton Academy

Sharni Knighton Academy CPD Mesh Integration Education
IntelliMESH™
Sharni Knighton @ sharni k hair

12/11/2025

Still struggling with your hook technique for mesh integration? 🎣 Let’s fix that 👇✨

If your hook keeps catching the wrong hair or you’re struggling to get a clean pull-through, this is for you 👀

Here’s how to hold and use your hook the right way when fitting a mesh integration system ⬇️

✅ Hook position:
Keep the hook facing upwards, away from the scalp.
✅ Grip:
Finger underneath, thumb on top, steady and controlled.
✅ Movement:
Go down onto the scalp, then back slightly, hook the hair, and pull through.
That’s it, no swirling, no random fishing! 🎣

The goal?
💛 Minimal passes through the mesh
💛 No tension spots
💛 Only collecting hair from directly beneath the mesh hole

It sounds simple, but it’s a game changer once you master it.
If you’re still struggling, practice the “in, back, hook, pull” motion, your hands will remember it soon enough 🙌

Have a question about hook angles or tension control? Drop it below ⬇️
Or come learn hands-on or online with me at Sharni Knighton Academy ✨
Link in Bio!

Black Friday just got better at Sharni Knighton Academy.Join our Online Hair Loss Specialist Training and save up to 50%...
10/11/2025

Black Friday just got better at Sharni Knighton Academy.

Join our Online Hair Loss Specialist Training and save up to 50%.

🎓 Up to 40% OFF Online training
💎 + Extra 10% OFF if you pre-register before launch
💡 Plus, that 10% BONUS stays valid for 6 months for any future course!

No salon rent, no travel, just expert online education that builds your skillset and confidence.

✨ Secure your pre-registration now — link in bio.

07/11/2025

Not sure where your client’s hairline should start? 👀 Try this — the Four Finger Method ✋✨

Ever struggled to know where to place a client’s hairline when fitting a wig, topper, or system?
Let’s talk about the Four Finger Method, a simple but powerful guide used by hair loss specialists worldwide 🌍

💡 Here’s how it works:
👉 Most people’s forehead depth = the width of their four fingers.
👉 Place your fingers above the brow — that top finger line is where the natural hairline should begin.
👉 If your client’s had FFA (Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia) or their hairline has shifted over time, ease it forward gradually as they adjust.

This method keeps placements realistic, balanced, and ethical. No more “too low” or “too high” wigs.
And remember: every forehead, every client, every story is unique 💛

Do you use this method or your own version? Drop it below 👇
Let’s share and help each other grow.

Don't forget to check our website for more information, Link in Bio!

05/11/2025

Diamond mesh or IntelliMesh? Here’s what I use and why 💡

Let’s break down traditional IntelliMesh vs diamond mesh, because the mesh you choose matters just as much as your technique.

✨ Traditional IntelliMesh — my go-to for most clients.
✔️ No stretch (no tension return!)
✔️ Perfect for clients re-growing hair after chemo
✔️ Great airflow + comfortable wear

💎 Diamond Mesh — ideal for clients with super fine, delicate, or shedding hair.
✔️ Smaller holes = better hold for finer strands
✔️ Still breathable + soft on the scalp

If you’re seeing redness or tension after a fit, it might not be your placement. It might be your mesh choice.

We go deeper into all of this inside the Thrive Library (my free resource hub for trained stylists).
Ask your questions below 👇 and I’ll help you problem-solve your fits!

Visit our website for more information, Link in Bio!

BREAKING THE RULES? Once you’re an established and educated hair loss specialist, working closely with your clients over...
04/11/2025

BREAKING THE RULES?
Once you’re an established and educated hair loss specialist, working closely with your clients over time, you begin to understand something important: sometimes, you can safely bend the rules.
Why? Because true expertise comes from experience. When you’ve cared for a client for years, you get to know their scalp, their bio hair, and what their system can safely handle.
Much of what we see online focuses on big day-one transformations those exciting before-and-after moments. But the real success in this industry comes from supporting clients long-term through changes in their hair, their lifestyle, or even their health.
This client has an anxiety-related condition called trichotillomania, where someone may unconsciously pull at their own hair. It’s an incredibly hard cycle to break, especially when access to their bio hair triggers the behaviour even during sleep.
For this client, I’ve learned to adapt the fitting pattern to protect her hair and scalp. You’ll notice the locks travel in a slightly different direction here and yes, that’s breaking the rules but after years of caring for her, I know her hair can handle it. This temporary adjustment will allow her bio hair to recover, and in around three months, we’ll return to our usual fitting method.
The key to safe, ethical, and successful long-term work is communication. When you and your client understand why you’re adapting something, you can move forward with trust and confidence.
That’s exactly why, through the Sharni Knighton Academy, I’m passionate about showing the real side of this work the ongoing care, the decision-making, and the honest conversations that happen behind the scenes. It’s not just about creating makeovers for social media; it’s about supporting clients for the long haul.



📲 WhatsApp: 07876313311
🌐 Visit: www.sharniknighton.co.uk www.sharniknightonacademy.com
✨ The link to book your consultation is in the bio.

🚨 Black Friday is coming… and it’s BIG for hairstylists ready to level up!This November, Sharni Knighton Academy is givi...
03/11/2025

🚨 Black Friday is coming… and it’s BIG for hairstylists ready to level up!

This November, Sharni Knighton Academy is giving you up to 50% OFF our online Hair Loss Specialist Training.

💻 40% OFF for everyone! But if you pre-register, you’ll unlock an extra 10% OFF!
That’s half price training with lifetime impact.
✨ BONUS: Your extra 10% off lasts for 6 months, so you can use it toward any upcoming 2026 training program!
👉 Ethical, expert, and fully online.
👉 Designed for stylists ready to transform their careers.

🎯 Pre-register now. Link in bio.

Hair loss isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. 🌿Behind every thinning strand is a story of confidence, self-esteem, and ...
31/10/2025

Hair loss isn’t just physical, it’s emotional. 🌿
Behind every thinning strand is a story of confidence, self-esteem, and trust.

As hairstylists, we’re often the first to see those changes and the first to be confided in. That’s why understanding the why behind hair loss is just as important as knowing how to style it. 💕

At Sharni Knighton Academy, we teach stylists to combine compassion with clinical understanding, turning empathy into expertise.

Through our Hair Loss Specialist Training, you’ll learn to:
✨ Recognise the signs and stages of hair loss
✨ Support clients ethically and with care
✨ Build confidence in offering tailored, professional solutions

Because great stylists don’t just transform hair, they transform lives. 🌸

🎓 Online & in-person training available
📚 Learn more — link in bio

✨ “I finally feel confident helping clients with hair loss.”That’s what our graduates say and it’s what you’ll feel too...
29/10/2025

✨ “I finally feel confident helping clients with hair loss.”

That’s what our graduates say and it’s what you’ll feel too.

Sharni Knighton Academy isn’t just training; it’s a transformation for you and your clients. 💕

🌍 Join a growing community of ethical, educated professionals.

👆 Learn more — link in bio.

Refits aren’t just about perfect placement — they’re about protecting the scalp beneath it. 🌿At Sharni Knighton Academy,...
27/10/2025

Refits aren’t just about perfect placement — they’re about protecting the scalp beneath it. 🌿

At Sharni Knighton Academy, we teach hairstylists how to safely assess, cleanse, and prepare the scalp during hair loss system refits ensuring comfort, longevity, and healthy maintenance.

This is ethical hair care in action, rooted in education, not diagnosis. 💕

🎥 (Watch the process in action in the video above 👆)
🎓 Learn more about becoming a certified Hair Loss Specialist — link in bio.


🚀 Turn your passion into purpose. Join Sharni Knighton Academy and start your journey toward becoming a certified hair l...
24/10/2025

🚀 Turn your passion into purpose.

Join Sharni Knighton Academy and start your journey toward becoming a certified hair loss specialist.

Learn online or in-person. Lead with integrity, empathy, and expertise.

Enroll today — link in bio.

My beautiful client came in for her mesh integration refit and left with a wig. I think Something that isn’t talked abou...
23/10/2025

My beautiful client came in for her mesh integration refit and left with a wig. I think Something that isn’t talked about enough is how natural it is to evolve through different hair loss solutions.
As time goes on, a client's hair loss journey, just like your life, can change. What once felt right might simply make space for curiosity, new comfort, or a different kind of confidence. 💫

Maybe their bio hair has changed, or their lifestyle looks a little different now. Maybe they just feel drawn to explore something new, a topper after years in a system, a lightweight wig for ease, or even embracing more of their bio hair.

These transitions don’t have to come from something being wrong, they can be part of their own beautiful evolution. When stylist and client communicate openly, we can plan these changes with ease and intention, making sure every step forward feels aligned, confident, and completely you.

📲 WhatsApp: 07876313311
🌐 Visit: www.sharniknighton.co.uk
✨ The link to book your consultation is in the bio.

The more you understand about hair loss, the more power you have to help. 🌿At Sharni Knighton Academy, we bridge the gap...
23/10/2025

The more you understand about hair loss, the more power you have to help. 🌿

At Sharni Knighton Academy, we bridge the gap between hairstyling and trichology. Teaching you how to confidently support clients experiencing hair loss, both practically and emotionally. 💕

✅ Science-based education
✅ Ethical, client-first approach
✅ Online + in-person training options

📖 Start learning today — link in bio.

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