{"id":2983,"date":"2025-02-24T08:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/?page_id=2983"},"modified":"2026-04-01T10:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:13:11","slug":"natural-hair-care-specialist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/job-training\/natural-hair-care-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Hair Care Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The course is designed to provide instruction and clinical practice in Natural Hair Care. The course content includes anatomy, hair &#038; scalp disorders; theory and salesmanship as it relates to Natural Hair Care; Practice in Natural hair care. \u2010 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 \u201cnatural hair care\u201d shall include the use of artificial or natural hair. <\/p>\n<p>Students enrolled only in the Natural Hair Care program shall only perform services directly relating to the prescribed course in Natural Hair Care. <\/p>\n<p>Please note, this is a comprehensive course to provide training for those interested in becoming registered Natural hair care specialists only and not desiring to become licensed cosmetologists. <\/p>\n<p>Upon successfully completing this course, students will obtain a temporary license allowing them to work in a salon, spa, shop, etc\u2026 Before the license expires, students must sit for and successfully pass a state board examination at the Board of Cosmetic Arts in Raleigh. <\/p>\n<p>While students are not guaranteed job placement at the end of this program, students may gain exposure to local salons throughout the program with the strong potential of obtaining future employment. Previous students have found a high success rate in finding employment and a few currently own and operate their own salon.<\/p>\n<h5>Class Location and Schedule<\/h5>\n<p>The current Natural Hair Care class is in session. The next course will be offered in January 2026. Please fill out the <em>request information<\/em> form on this page to be alerted once registration opens for the January course. <\/p>\n<h5>Program Fees<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Registration:<\/strong> $630 per student <strong>includes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Tuition:  $205<\/li>\n<li>Natural Hair Care Specialist Kit and supplies: $425<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Book:<\/strong> $108.50 (purchased from Follet\/CFCC Bookstore)<br \/>\nBundle:  1st Edition Milady Standard Natural Hair Care and Braiding and Workbook for Milady Natural Hair Care and Braiding<\/p>\n<p>Available at the North Campus Bookstore and Amazon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"px-3\">\n<li>Uniform: $60 (Cherokee V-neck navy blue scrubs available at North Campus bookstore and anywhere scrubs are sold)<\/li>\n<li>Black Tennis Shoes (solid black without any markings)<\/li>\n<li>CFCC Student ID Card (students can have an ID card made at the Wilmington Campus or North Campus between 8 am \u2013 5 pm, M \u2013 F)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*All prices are subject to change<\/p>\n<h5>How to Register<\/h5>\n <a class=\"button btn-small\" href=\"https:\/\/cfcc-register.fundfive.com\/filtered\/course\/NaturalHairCare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Search &#038; Register for Upcoming Classes <\/a> \n<h6>ID Document Requirements for enrollment per the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners<\/h6>\n<p>These programs require that students upload specific ID documents through a secure portal maintained by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners. These documents must be on file for you to remain enrolled in your program. Please review the following video guide provided by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners:<\/p>\n <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nccosmeticarts.com\/uploads\/videos\/AccessHubstudentGuide.mp4\"> Access Hub Student Guide <\/a> \n<p>Access the Student Hub here and create your account so that you can upload the required ID documents:<br \/> <a class=\"button px-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nccosmeticartsb2c.b2clogin.com\/nccosmeticartsb2c.onmicrosoft.com\/b2c_1_susi\/oauth2\/v2.0\/authorize?client_id=27fcf369-65ea-45d9-a76b-3681887c90d4&#038;scope=https%3A%2F%2Fnccosmeticartsb2c.onmicrosoft.com%2F22f85527-e693-4f98-90fd-bad391faaf5d%2Fapi_access%20openid%20profile%20offline_access&#038;redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Faccesshub.nccosmeticarts.com%2Fauthentication%2Flogin-callback&#038;client-request-id=ff7a8711-0f4a-4e65-9829-fbc189fd7e32&#038;response_mode=fragment&#038;response_type=code&#038;x-client-SKU=msal.js.browser&#038;x-client-VER=2.28.3&#038;client_info=1&#038;code_challenge=rfPM2VNfg3hm_RI65zQQVKvv2m_a02Z0laRZ-OcsDQg&#038;code_challenge_method=S256&#038;nonce=6c0ca156-e502-4f1e-b69f-15592d076409&#038;state=eyJpZCI6IjRlYmEyZDk1LTBjMmMtNGQxZS1hYmIwLWYyZTRiYTFmNGJmZiIsIm1ldGEiOnsiaW50ZXJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoicmVkaXJlY3QifX0%3D%7C96b2866c-9cdf-456a-9e2d-b442acd50208\"> Access Hub Student Login <\/a> \n<p>Students who do not upload eligible required documents into the portal will not be able to remain enrolled in the program so please do this as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>If you have issues with completing this process, please contact the Cosmetology department: <a href=\"tel:9103627562\" class=\"contact-link\"> 910-362-7562 <\/a>  <div class=\"p-2 py-4 mb-3\">  <div class=\"iwi-accordion\">  <div id=\"tech-physical-reqs\" class=\"\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container-requirements accordion-alt-heading\"> <a href=\"#\"> Course Technical &#038; Physical Requirements <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container-requirements\" class=\"accordion-alt-container rounded-lg shadow-sm\"> <strong>To be successful in this course, students must be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2\">\n<li>Students must be able to read and apply information from lectures, textbooks, and audio\/visual materials.<\/li>\n<li>Follow and practice the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate client\/guest reactions\/responses and make sound conclusions.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and implement a service and maintenance plan.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze product instructions\/ingredients for proper usage according to the manufacturer\u2019s directions.<\/li>\n<li>Measure and calculate the correct amounts of products according to the manufacturer\u2019s directions.<\/li>\n<li>Properly analyze skin and hair and prescribe appropriate services and products.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate short-term and long-term memory when designing and\/or completing skin and hair services.<\/li>\n<li>Apply knowledge skill set in hygiene, infection control, and safety during personal and salon practices.<\/li>\n<li>Detect and handle skin and hair disorders safely and correctly.<\/li>\n<li>Apply safe practices before, during, and after all services.<\/li>\n<li>Collect data, prioritize needs, and anticipate reactions.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain attention to detail.<\/li>\n<li>Recognize communicable diseases and when to refer to a physician or deny service.<\/li>\n<li>Apply first aid procedures in a real-world setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The course is designed to provide instruction and clinical practice in Natural Hair Care. 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