Natural Hair Specialist
Individuals interested in becoming a natural hair care specialist can train at Wake Tech's Beltline Education Center. The program prepares current and prospective natural hair care specialists for board requirements for training and licensure and also allows existing cosmetologists to earn continuing education units.
The course consists of the following:
- 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 Natural Hair Specialist classes, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1590.
Information sessions
Anyone interested in the Natural Hair program must attend an online information session before they can register for the course. The session covers registration fees, admission requirements, books, kits, uniforms and the program schedule.
Upcoming sessions
- No sessions are currently scheduled.
Email [email protected] to reserve a spot for an online information session. Please include your preferred date, time and the best email address where you can be reached. A link will be emailed to you before the information session begins.
Requirements for registration:
- Government-issued ID
- Social Security number or tax ID number
- High school diploma/GED or CRC
- Money order to pay for registration (the cost of the kit is included in the price of the course)
Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts
Complete in: Five months or less (348 hours)
Course details and registration information
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