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.
Registration requirements
- Government-issued ID
- Social Security number or tax ID number
- High school diploma or equivalency
Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts
Complete in: Five months or less (348 hours)
Professional licensure
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
