COS-COS7012 - Natural Hair Care Specialist

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

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Accrediting Associations

• NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners