Natural Hair Care and Braiding Course

About Course
Welcome
Hello my name is Lola Oloye, and I am so excited that you have decided to take my training program to develop the skills and the arts of natural hair care and hair braiding. We are here to help during and after training.
The course is uplifting, encouraging, and inspiring. It’s designed for learning and mastering natural hair care and hair braid techniques. Included in the course are live visual training demonstrating natural hair styles, braid styles and intro level how to formulate shampoo, leave-in conditioner and hair oil.
After each chapter of the course, you can leave questions and comments pertaining to that chapter of the course. If you have additional questions email me privately, at loloye23@gmail.com. I will respond as soon as possible.
Kit Requirement
You are required to purchase tools to start the course. Open the link below to purchase your kit. Also, down below are “tools needed” lists that you can purchase from a local beauty supply. Click here to purchase the recommended student kit for this course.
Tools Needed:
- Mannequin head
- 2 Rat Tail comb
- Cutting Comb
- Large Wide Tooth Comb
- Duck Bill Clips
- Twist-Flex Rods
- Scissors
- 2 Packs of Xpression Hair Extensions
- Spray Bottle
- Blow Dryer
- Vented Round Hair Brush With 100% Boar Bristles
Diploma Certification
After completion of the course, you will receive a certificate in natural hair and braiding. In order to receive a certificate all chapters and quizzes have to be marked completed.
Alumni Trainees
Trainees will have access to lifetime enrollment to retake the course. You may retake the course anytime as necessary, free of charge.
Enjoy the course! We will chat during our live Zoom Q&A section.
About the instructor
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction & Materials
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Syllabus
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Live Q&A
History and Career Opportunities
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Introduction
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Brief History of Natural Hair Care and Braiding
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Career Paths for Natural Hair Stylists
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History and Career Opportunities
Infection Control Principles and Practices
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Guidelines for Health Control
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Infectious Diseases
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Principles of Prevention and Control
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How to Use Antiseptics and Disinfectants
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Infection Control Principles and Practices
Basic Principles for Personal and Professional Success
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Basic Principles for Personal and Professional Success
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Goal Setting & Time Management
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Ethics
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Personality Development and Attitude
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Building Client Trust Through Touch
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Maintaining a Professional Attitiude
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Preparing Clients for the Natural Hair Care Service
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Nurturing the Client’s Total Well-being
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Basic Principles for Personal and Professional Success
The Professional Consultation
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Communicating and Establishing the Client Journey
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The Natural Stylist: Determining Your Signature Look
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The Client’s Journey
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Types of Facial Structures
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Consultation Basics
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The Professional Consultation
Hair Types, Structure, and Textural Differences
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The Hair Structure & Hair Shaft Structure
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Chemical Composition of Hair
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Hair Types and Texture Properties
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Hair Analysis and Qualities
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Hair Growth Cycles
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Phases of Hair Growth
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Structural Differneces of Textural Hair
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Hair Types, Structure, and Textural Differences
Hair and Scalp Diseases and Disorders
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Hair Loss and Your Client
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Hair Disorders and Treatments
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Scalp Disorders and Treatments
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Hair and Scalp Diseases and Disorders
Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
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Anatomy, Physiology, and You
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Eleven Main Body Systems and Their Functions
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Nourishment and Nutrition
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Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Nutrition
Shampoos, Conditioners, Herbal Treatments, and Rinses
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Shampooing Coiled and Curly Hair
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Shampooing Braids/Twists
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Removing Braids and Twists for Cleansing Hair and Scalp
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Selecting the Best Cleansing and Nurturing Options For Your Client
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Detergents and Understanding pH (Potential Hydrogen)
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Common Chemicals Found in Hair Products
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Herbs and Oils
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Conditioning
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Shampoos, Conditioners, Herbal Treatments, and Rinses
Textured Hair Is Manageable
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What Is Grooming?
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A New Natural: a Paradigm Shift in Beauty
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Tools of the Craft
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Combing and Sectioning: the Proper Way to Handle and Detangle the Hair
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Blowdrying Textured Hair
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Thermal Heat Services; an Alternative Look for “Natural” Hair
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Preparing the Hair for Braiding
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Textured Hair Is Manageable
Natural Hair and Braid-Sculpting Techniques
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Protective Transitional Styling Versus the Big Chop
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Textured Styles and Braiding Terms
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Single Box Braids
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Afro-twist Extension
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The Afro Weave and the Mixed Texture Afro Weave
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Flexi-rod Set
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Sculpted Cornrows With Feed-in Technique
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Large Twist Extensions
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Crochet Weave
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Coils and Twist Extensions
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Enhancing Natural Curl
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Spiral Rod Set
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Yarn Braids
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Nubian Coils
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Making and Applying Wigs
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Curly Haircut for Men
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Loc Groom and Style for Men
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Loc Groom and Style for Women
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Transitional Haircut on Extensions
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Final Reflections
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Natural Hair and Braid-Sculpting Techniques
FINAL EXAM
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Final Exam