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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

About me

13 years in the profession

My name is Marina Shtoda.

13 years ago I was working from home.

Today I run the most recognizable hair extension salon in Kazakhstan, and I'm building a brand in the US.

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

Moments from the stage

Nomad Hair Fest · awards with students
Nomad Hair Fest · awards with students
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
Course preview

Online video course

A 30-minute video course on the key details of hair extension technique, improving the quality of your work and the final result. Apply to enroll in the full course.

Price on request

For experienced masters

Online consultation

For experienced hair extension masters. Together, we identify your opportunities for growth and create an individual plan to develop your work.

  • Identify your growth opportunities
  • Create your individual growth plan
Hair as Art
Textbook

Hair as Art

Marina Shtoda’s textbook on hair extensions — 85 pages of technique, schemes and practice.

Saya

Taraz · Studio owner

Saya

Saya trained from scratch, having never held a hair extension tool before. Today she runs a successful hair extension studio in Taraz.

She has built a large base of regular clients — 80% of her clients now return to her.

Sabina

Dom Volos · Top master

Sabina

Sabina started her training with no previous experience. Today she is a top hair extension master at Dom Volos.

She won a silver cup in the hair extensions category at the Asian Global Cup.

Evgenia

Budapest · Studio owner

Evgenia

Evgenia came to the training as a complete beginner, with the goal of working as a hair extension master in Budapest.

Immediately after training, she started working in a Budapest salon. She has since opened her own studio in the city.

Evelina

Jakarta · Salon owner

Evelina

Evelina trained in 2020 with a dream of working in Bali.

After training, she opened a hair extension salon in Uzbekistan. Today she has also opened a second salon in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Yulia

Dom Volos · Top master for 9 years

Yulia

Yulia has been a top master at Dom Volos for nine years and has built a large base of regular clients.

Her achievements include the Best of Day cup, second place at Nomad Hair Fest 2025 and fourth place at the Asian Global Cup.

Raisa

Dom Volos · Top master

Raisa

Just four months after starting work, Raisa participated in Nomad Hair Fest.

Six months later, she took first place at the Asia Cup in the junior category. Today she is a top master at Dom Volos.

Gulnaz

Aktau · Studio owner

Gulnaz

Gulnaz completed her training in 2016.

Today she runs a leading hair extension studio in Aktau and has built a large client base.

Questions

FAQ

No, it is a preview. The full video lesson is provided separately. Apply via WhatsApp to enroll in the video course.

Experienced hair extension masters who want to identify opportunities for growth and create an individual plan for their next steps.

Ready to reach the next level in your profession?

Explore the online course, a personal consultation or Hair as Art.