The Natural Hair Care program is designed to teach students how to care for natural hair without the use of chemicals such as perms/relaxers and hair color. The style techniques include braiding, twisting, wrapping, extending, and locking natural hair. The coursework also includes teaching the proper health, safety, and sanitation procedures to avoid spreading infections.
FEES:
- Tuition: $180.00
- Technology Fee: $5.00
TEXTBOOK & STUDENT KIT:
Student kit and textbooks – $537.75
REQUIREMENTS:
- Black scrubs and black shoes are required – may be purchased anywhere – Cost depends on where you purchase.
Students must have textbooks, student kit, black scrubs, and black shoes on the first day of class.
NC BOARD OF COSMETIC ARTS LICENSE EXAMINATION:
- Natural Hair Care Specialist exam
- $84.00 each for the written and practical
REGISTRATION
- Register for class
- Attend Open House
- Attend program orientation – 1st day of class
- Submit required documentation – 1st Day of Class – Driver’s License and Social Security Card
If there are not any courses or seats available, please complete the Course Interest button and someone from the college will contact you.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Natural Hair Care classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- All classes are held at the WCC Cosmetic Arts Center at 2616 Forest Hills Road.
The Natural Hair Care program takes 2 semesters to complete and consists of 2 courses.
NATURAL HAIR CARE I
NATURAL HAIR CARE II
NATURAL HAIR CARE III – This course is for students who do not
complete the mandatory 300 hours during their scheduled co-hort.
After successfully completing the Natural Hair Care program, students will be eligible to sit for the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts exam to become licensed Natural Hair Care Specialists.
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Natural Hair services are by appointment and walk-in. Services are provided on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Please call 252-243-3158 or email Margie Norfleet at mnorfleet@wilsoncc.edu to schedule an appointment.
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