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The college is closed December 21 through January 1 for winter break and will reopen January 2. Prospective students can still apply for enrollment online during the break, and continuing students can register for Spring semester classes.

Workforce Training

Natural Hair Specialist

Individuals interested in becoming a natural hair care specialist can train at Wake Tech's Beltline Education Center. The program prepares current and prospective natural hair care specialists for board requirements for training and licensure and also allows existing cosmetologists to earn continuing education units.

The course consists of the following:

  • 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 Natural Hair Specialist classes, email [email protected] or call 919-334-1590.

Salon services open to public
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Registration requirements

  • Government-issued ID
  • Social Security number or tax ID number
  • High school diploma or equivalency

Registration information and instructions are available in the following video:

Industry-recognized credential: North Carolina State Board of Cosmetics Arts

Complete in: Five months or less (348 hours)

Industry Recognized Credential

Financial assistance available

Workforce Continuing Education offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.

WCE Financial Resources and Student Support

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

Pathways to Get Paid Doing Natural Hair

Course ID: HRD-3004CA2   |   Overview

The care of natural hair has become a billion-dollar industry – with unlimited career opportunities! Learn about the income potential in styling natural hair, using a variety of techniques such as braids, locs, and protective styles. The course also covers the soft skills needed for success as a natural hair care specialist, and explains the additional requirements for licensure as a hair stylist in NC.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.

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.

No active courses available at this time.

To be notified when this course becomes available, please use Wake Tech's Notify Me service.