Natural Hair Care Specialist Class

Service Description

Class Description: The Natural Hair Care Specialist training course shall begin with infection control and blood exposure procedures as defined in 21 NCAC subchapter 14H and consist of at least 300 hours A Natural Hair Care Specialist will be taught the Statute scope of practice as follows: Definitions. Natural hair care. - A service that results in tension on hair strands or roots by twisting, wrapping, extending, or locking hair by hand or mechanical device. For purposes of this definition, the phrase “natural hair care” shall include the use of artificial or natural hair. This class also includes the proper way to use dread locking tool and dread lock repair maintenance. Class Requirements:The first subjects to be taught in theory and practical application will be the infection control and blood exposure procedures as defined in 21 NCAC subchapter 14H. Once infection control and blood exposure have been taught, we will ensure instruction of theory and practical subjects including: -Bacteriology -Board laws -Regulations -Board website -Licensure scope of practice -Shampooing, Draping -Anatomy -Disorders of the hair and scalp -Client consultation -Twisting, Wrapping, Extending & Locking -Blow dry and thermal iron -Business management -Professional ethics *We have developed and will use approved performance evaluation plan for the following performance requirements: (1) Infection Control; (2) Blood exposure procedure; (3) Twists; (4) Knots; (5) Locs; (6) 2 strand overlap; (7) 3 strand overbraid; (8) 3 strand underbraid; (9) On the scalp 3 strand braid (10) Track and sew weft; and (11) Adding hair extensions. *This class also offers the opportunity for you to earn a certificate and become a S.C. Certified Braider.