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The Natural Hair Specialist program prepares individuals for board requirements for training and licensure and allows practicing cosmetologists to earn Continuing Education Units.

Course work covers the following techniques and subjects:

  • Twisting the hair
  • Wrapping
  • Extending
  • Locking
  • General sciences
  • Practices specific to infection control
  • Bacteriology
  • Client consultation
  • Business management
  • Professional ethic
  • Other related topics

For information about classes, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1590.

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Registration requirements

  • Government-issued ID
  • Social Security number or tax ID number
  • High school diploma or equivalency

More registration information can be found in the video.

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Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts

Complete in: Five months or less (348 hours)

Industry Recognized Credential

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Natural Hair Specialist Courses

Natural Hair Specialist

  • Course ID: COS-3104C7
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This 348-hour course teaches students how to care for natural hair without using hair color, perms, relaxers, or other chemicals. The course includes styling techniques such as braiding, twisting, wrapping, extending, and locking natural hair. It also covers bacteriology and infection control, client consultations, business management, professional ethics, and more. Students will be able to practice and apply their skills on clients who visit the Wake Tech salon. Upon completion of the course, they will be able to take the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art's exam to become a licensed Natural Hair Care Specialist.

Course Objectives

The student will be able to state the difference between cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization.

The student will be able to identify infection control procedures in the salon.


The student will learn to select wisely, care for, and use properly the commercial products that are related to the application of natural hair treatments.

The student will develop the technical skills required in the practice of a natural hair beauty culture.

The student will be able to identify and create protective styles techniques for natural hair.

The student will prepare for state board examinations in order to obtain a license to practice natural hair.


Outline of Instruction

Week 1 & 2

Orientation-Powerpoint
Class Introductions, student handbook, class rules/expectations, and kit inventory.

Use Natural Hair Curriculum
Definition of (14a) Natural Hair Care

Theory:
Infection Control and Blood Exposure Procedures as defined in 21 NCAC subchapter 14H.
Chapter 2 Infection Control explain all that does not apply for our State within Chapter 2 of Milady

Practical:
Demo, teach, and practice Infection Control and Blood Exposure Procedures.
Introduce and explain Rubrics
Student practice
Performance Evals testing at end of two weeks using approved SB Rubrics

Week 3
Review Infection Control and Blood exposure procedures
Theory:
Bacteriology and Board laws, regulations, Board website, and licensure scope of practice (use Natural Hair Curriculum)

Teach 21 NCAC 14H. 0403 and Demo Station Set up of workstation using 21 NCAC 14H. 0403 North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Rules and Regulations on how to
Maintain a safe working environment.

Practical:
1. Sanitation, Disinfection Procedures, and Safety Procedures.
2. Station Set up
3. Show and tell; Single use implements
4. Show and tell how to dispense or remove products for use from containers

Student practice
Infection Control
End of week
End of week Student Evaluations:
Infection Control
Blood Exposure Self and Client
Cont' Performance Evals testing

Week 4
Theory:
Chapter 1 & Shampooing and Draping
Test Friday

Practical:
Demo and teach
1. Draping, Shampoo and Condition Manikins
2. Sectioning for Scalp Treatments
Student practice

Performance Evaluation

Week 5
Review Shampoo and draping/scalp analysis
Product Knowledge
A. Purpose and chemistry of shampoos and conditioners
B. Scalp conditioning services
C. Procedure
D. Scalp Massage
E. Scalp and hair analysis
I. Client consultation/contact

D. Analysis to provide proper service.

Theory:
Chapter 3 Personal and Professional Success & Blow dry and thermal Iron
Test Friday

Practical:
Explore.
Demo and teach Blow Dry and Thermal Iron

Student practice:
Station Set up
Draping
Shampoo
Condition
Blow Dry and Thermal Iron
Performance Evaluation (End of week)

Week 6 & 7
Review: chapter 3
Theory:
Chapter 4 The Professional Consultation
a. Procedures; ex.Scientific Brushing
b. How to service clients with special needs
Test Friday
Week 7
Chapter 5 Hair Types, Structure, and Textural Differences

Hair structure and growth cycle
1. Hair type and wave pattern
Midterm Test- Chapters 1-5 on Friday

Introduce Performance Sheets
Station Assignments

Practical:
Teach and demo Twisting techniques

Station Setups
student practice:

Two-Strand Twists

Chapter Test- Friday

Rubric Practice
Cont' Performance Evaluation Testing

Week 8
Review: Chapt. 4&5
A. Ethics
B. Communication/Consultation
C. Record keeping

Theory: Chapter 6 Hair and Scalp Diseases and Disorders
Chapter test
Identify and Discuss different Bacterias and Scalp Infections

Practical:
Teach and Demo Wrapping and extending techniques
2 strand overlap
3 strand overbraid and underbraid
Invisible Braid
Nubian Coils

Station Set up
Kit Check

Student Practice

Service evaluations

Week 9
Review chapter 6
Theory:
Chapter 7 Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
Anatomy of the head and neck
Chapter test

Practical:
Teach and Demo Single Box braids and braid removal
Student practice

Service evaluations

Week 10
Review: Chapt 7
Face shape and structure and anatomy of head and neck

Theory:
Chapter 8 Shampoo, Conditioners, Herbal Treatments, and Rinses
Chapter Test

Practical: Demo Consultations
Student Practice

Clients/Performance Sheets

Service evaluations

Week 11
Review chpt 8
Theory:
Chapter 9 Textured Hair is Manageable and Protective Styles
A. Purpose, definitions, and techniques for Loc Grooming
B. Tools, implements, and materials needed

Practical: Teach and Demo knots and locs

Student practice

Service Evaluations

Week 12
Review chpt 9
Theory:
Chapter 10 Natural Hair and Braiding Sculpting Techniques
Chapter Test

Practical: Teach and Demo Track and sew weft
Crochet weave
Feed- in cornrows
Yarn braids

Student Practice

Service Evaluations

Week 13
Review Chpt 10
Theory:
Small Business Class

Moc State Board prep

Student practice
Lock style and procedures
A. Purpose, definitions, and techniques
1. Comb technique
2. Palm roll
B. Tools, implements, and materials
C. Placement, design, and direction
D. Developmental phases
E. Maintenance

Week 14
Mock State Board Practice
Practical

Week 15
Review previous chapters
Theory:
Physiology and Trichology

Practical:
Teach and Demo Wig Making and adding hair extensions

Placement, design, and direction
Adding extensions-NO Glue
Artificial hair

Student Practice

Week 16

Small Business Center/ Business Class
Chapter Test
Clients/Performance Sheets
Review for Final
Timed Performances
Clients/Performance Sheets

Week 17
Mock State Board Practical Exam
Review and prepare students for the State Board Exam and go over the application procedure for DL Roope.
Project Sheets due

Small Business Center/ Business Class
Protective Styles
Final Exam
Clients/Performance Sheets
Practice and Prepare for Mock State Board Practical


Contact Hours

348

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts

Website

www.nccosmeticarts.com

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

N/A


CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

Milady Standard Natural Hair Care and Braiding and the workbook
Latch hook Crochet needle
Curved weaving hair extension needle
Thread
Hair on weft for sew-in weave

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

N/A

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

Natural Hair Care Specialist

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Course Contact Information

Maribel Jefferies
919-334-1590
[email protected]

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