Natural Hair Care Specialist
COS 3104
This 300-hour program is designed to teach styling techniques such as BRAIDING, TWISTING, EXTENDING AND LOCKING NATURAL HAIR without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color. After completing the course, the students will be able to sit for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Exam to become a licensed Natural Hair Care Specialist.
The program provides instruction and clinical practice in natural hair care. The course content includes:
- Sanitation
- Bacteriology
- Disinfection
- First Aid
- Shampooing
- Draping
- Anatomy
- Disorders of the hair and scalp
- Client consultation
As part of the program students will develop skills during clinic hours.
Natural Hair Care students must complete the required hours and competencies before applying to the State Board of Cosmetic Arts for exam.
In addition to tuition, there is a cost of approximately $800 for a kit and textbooks.
| Course Code | Section | Days | Date | Time | Loc | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COS-3104-01 | 63375 | FS | 09/05/25 – 02/28/26 | 8:30am-5:00pm | SCI 105 | $206 |
*This course is not a full Cosmetology licensing program
