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Course Description

This course prepares students for the Natural Hair Care Braiding License Exam. This course covers beginner level general sciences and practices specific to infection control, sanitation, bacteriology, first aid, shampooing, draping, anatomy, disorders of the hair and scalp, and client consultation. This course also covers advanced level applications specific to styles and techniques of natural hair styling, including twisting, wrapping, extending, locking, blow drying and hot ironing; and business management and professional ethics and other related topics.

A Natural Hair Care Program Application must be submitted and approved. If accepted, you must attend a mandatory new student orientation before you can enroll. Failure to attend the orientation will forfeit your slot in the program. If accepted, you will also be required to provide a copy of your social security card and a government-issued identification card.

Course Outline

  1. History and Career Opportunities
  2. Infection Control
  3. Principles for Success
  4. Professional Consultation
  5. Hair Types, Structure, and Textural Difference
  6. Hair and Scalp Diseases and Disorders
  7. Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
  8. Shampoos, Conditioners, Herbal Treatments, and Rinses
  9. Textured Hair is Manageable
  10. Natural Hair and Braid-Sculpting Techniques

Learner Outcomes

Successfully complete the number of clock hour training to meet the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners application requirements to sit for the Natural Hair Care Braiding License Exam.
 

Notes

Each unit of study is evaluated. Hands on performances including tests, projects, mannequin and live performances are evaluated using modular rubrics.

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Application

Name
Natural Hair Care Program Application

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Section Title
Natural Hair Care Specialist
FIS ID
376740
Section Schedule
Oct 26, 2026 to Mar 03, 2027
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
4:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 26, 2026 to Nov 25, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T, W, Th, M
Time
4:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2026 to Dec 17, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
4:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 04, 2027 to Jan 14, 2027
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T, W, Th, M
Time
4:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 19, 2027 to Mar 03, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
320.0
Location
  • Harris Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee greater than 50 hours non-credit $180.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
Liability Insurance $8.70 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
CEUs
30 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 19, 2026
Instructors
  • Erika Grier

Section Notes

A Natural Hair Care Program Application must be submitted and approved. If accepted, you must attend a mandatory new student orientation before you can enroll. Failure to attend the orientation will result in forfeiting your slot in the program. If accepted, you will also be required to provide a copy of your Social Security card and a government-issued identification card. Workforce Development Scholarships may be available. To apply for scholarship assistance, please complete the Workforce Development Scholarships Application and Release Form: https://form.jotform.com. We will then contact you to confirm whether you are eligible and assist you with registering for classes. If you need assistance with the application or have questions, please contact Central Piedmont Workforce Scholarships Coordinator Sheila Funderburke at 704-330-2722 ext. 3644 or Sheila.Funderburke@cpcc.edu.

Class will not meet on: 

November 26th,27th,28th,29th,30th due to Thanksgiving Holiday

December 21st,22nd,23rd,24th,25th,26th,27th,28th,29th,30th due to Christmas Holiday 

January 18th due to Martin Luther king jr.

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