The Natural Hair Specialist program prepares individuals for board requirements for training and licensure and allows practicing cosmetologists to earn Continuing Education Units.
Course work covers the following techniques and subjects:
- Twisting the hair
- Wrapping
- Extending
- Locking
- General sciences
- Practices specific to infection control
- Bacteriology
- Client consultation
- Business management
- Professional ethic
- Other related topics
For information about classes, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1590.
Registration requirements
- Government-issued ID
- Social Security number or tax ID number
- High school diploma or equivalency
More registration information can be found in the video.
Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts
Complete in: Five months or less (348 hours)
Financial assistance available
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Professional licensure
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Natural Hair Specialist Courses
Natural Hair Specialist
Course ID: COS-3104C7 | Overview
This 348-hour course teaches students how to care for natural hair without using hair color, perms, relaxers, or other chemicals. The 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 and apply their skills on clients who visit the Wake Tech salon. Upon completion of the course, they will be able to take the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art's exam to become a licensed Natural Hair Care Specialist.
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | 307834 | 05/19/25 - 10/21/25 | BEC | 910.00 | 0 |
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