Natural Hair Care Specialist

Program Overview

Learn the skills to care for natural hair without using hair color, perms, relaxers, or other chemicals. This 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 on manikins and apply their skills on live clients who visit the SCC Salon.

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to take the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts exam to become a licensed Natural Hair Care Specialist.

Frequently Asked Question's

• Do I have to wear a uniform?
  • Dark gray scrubs, a black smock, black socks and black closed-toed shoes are required
• Can I become licensed after completing the course?
  • Yes, upon successful course completion, the student must apply for temporary state license and also apply to sit for the state two-part examination.
  • Your Natural Hair Care Specialist career is under the oversight of the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.
• Where can I find more information about the state rules and regulations for Natural Hair Care Specialist?
  • Information can be found at the following website: North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners