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Advanced African Hairstyles: Professional Natural Hairstylist

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Being a professional Natural Hairstylist or African Hair Culturist is a very rewarding career. Aside of making between $10 to $60 per hour, you are helping people to look their best naturally and promoting the art of braiding. This course has the latest braiding and cornrows techniques including box braids and fishbones and Celtic style braiding, safety, sanitation, the science of hair and hair textures, pattern design, and will also prepare you for the written and practical Natural Hairstylist exam if you live in a regulated state. Although the means do not exist at this point for official recognition, you will have documentation of having passed a course of study that covers the (US) NIC standards and beyond.
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Advanced African Hairstyles - Professional Natural Hairstylist will provide aspiring professional Natural Hairstylists and African Hair Culturists with the necessary knowledge to practice safely and gain a mastery of their art. There is a thorough review of braiding techniques, so students who didn't take the previous casual learning course can still "walk in" and take this one. However, if you are an amateur braider with no intention of braiding outside your immediate family, the previous course African Hairstyles, Cornrows, Dreadlocks, Extensions, and Hairweaves may be better for you. This one is a great deal more academic, and is designed to enable students to either pass their state or national exam or practice as professionals.
 
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Course Description

This course is designed for the individual who wishes to become a professional Natural Hairstylist or African Hair Culturist. This course is designed with the professional in mind and though it is not a replacement for a state or national course or exam, it will prepare you for them. Those who operate in areas where natural hair and beauty are unregulated can also benefit from this course. Advanced African Hairstyles covers hair care and anatomy, various types of braiding including fishbones, box braids, twists, and track braids, ergonomics, hair types, problem solving, and just about everything a professional natural hairstylist needs. Students who have completed the previous African Hairstyles course please use your promotional code to receive the special discount.
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Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify natural hairstyling terminology and laws.
  • Identify and describe conditions and diseases of the hair and scalp.
  • Summarize the sanitation requirements.
  • Describe the basic anatomy or hair.
  • Care for African hair.
  • Braid hair.
  • Braid dreadlocks.
  • Use extensions, weaving, and bonding, and
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Natural Hairstyling Terminology and Laws

A glossary of natural hairstyling terms and information about legal concerns.

Lesson 2: Conditions and Diseases of the Hair and Scalp

Detailed descriptions of problems that affect the hair and scalp.

Lesson 3: Communicable Diseases

A few more communicable diseases of note.

Lesson 4: Sanitation

Methods and procedures for keeping your work area or salon clean and safe.

Lesson 5: Basic Anatomy

Anatomy of the head, neck, and hair, growth cycles of the hair, and hair textures.

Lesson 6: Caring for African Hair

Taking care of the needs of African textured hair.

Lesson 7: Braiding Review and Maybe Something New

The track braids and individual braids that every natural hairstylist ought to know.

Lesson 8: Dreadlocks

Maintaining and creating dreadlocks and other matted styles.

Lesson 9: Extensions, Weaving, and Bonding

Adding extra hair without losing the original.

Lesson 10: Ergonomics and Your Practice

Creating efficient conditions for braiding and solutions to various problems.

Lesson 11: Patterns

Designing braided hairstyles.

Lesson 12: The Takedown

Removal of braids, weaves, and extensions.

Lesson 13: Term Project, and Exam Preparation

Term project choices and preparation for the final exam.

Lesson 14: Bonus Patterns and Tips and Final Notes and Blessings

Some easy patterns and tips for various styles, and my blessings to you in your hairstyling ventures.

Lesson 15: How to Make Afro Kinky Synthetic Hair

Instructions for processing Kanekalon jumbo braid into Afro Kinky textured synthetic hair.

Additional Information

Course Title : Advanced African Hairstyles - Professional Natural Hairstylist
CEU Value :

1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

Standard :

Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard

Accreditation :

Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102.

Languages : English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries
Course Number : 12395
Course Type : Professional (Expert Level)
Course URL :

http://ahcpro.onlineclasses.com

Course Rating : Not Reviewed
Instructor :

Nicole Lasher

Syllabus :

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Grading Policy :

Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned

Assessment Method :

Lesson assignments and review exams

Duration : Continuous: Enroll anytime!
Requirements : View Technical Requirements
Course Fee :

Basic Course: $150.00 (no CEU Certificate)

   

with CEU Certificate: $0.00

NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, certification or educational requirements.

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