PROGRAMS & TRAININGS

HAIR BRAIDING CERTIFICATE

This course teaches fundamental and advanced techniques that result in tension on hair strands, such as twisting, wrapping, weaving, extending, locking, or braiding of the hair, by hand or mechanical appliances for compensation, without cutting, coloring, relaxing, removing, chemically treating, or using other preparations to straighten, curl, or alter the structure of the hair.

Students receive hands-on instruction while developing the technical competency, confidence, and professionalism necessary to provide braiding services safely and effectively.

STUDENTS LEARN-

Hair Braiding Fundamentals
Parting & Sectioning Techniques
Natural Hair Care
Hair & Scalp Health
Client Consultation
Professional Service Delivery
Sanitation & Safety Practices

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BEAUTY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

The Beauty Support Technician Program is a work-based learning & career exploration pathway that introduces students to the beauty industry through a comprehensive blend of professional development, salon operations, customer service, and hands-on technical training.

Students gain real-world exposure to salon environments, learn professional expectations, and develop the skills needed to support beauty professionals and serve clients with excellence.

This pathway is designed for individuals seeking career exploration opportunities before pursuing advanced education, employment, or technical training.

STUDENTS LEARN-

Professionalism & Workplace Readiness
Customer Service & Cleint Relations
Salon Operations & Front Desk Systems
Inventory Management & Retail Systems
Shampooing & Scalp Care Fundamentals
Hair Preparation & Sectioning Techniques
Introduction to Natural Hair Braiding
Leadership & Communication Skills

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BEAUTY INDUSTRY OPERATIONS

Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and guest entrepreneurs, students will explore industry opportunities, understand key licensure and certification requirements, learn about various salon business models, develop marketing strategies and assets, connect with local entrepreneurs and government officials, and develop essential financial, legal and career planning skills.

This workforce development program is currently available to SWTCC students only.

STUDENTS LEARN-

Defining a Career Pathway
Salon Models & Client-Building Strategies
Visualizing Career Pathways & Financial Planning
Legalities within the Beauty Industry
Building the Beauty in the Brand: Relationships & Culture in Business
From Skills to Success: Professional Introduction to the Beauty Industry

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BEAUTY LEADERSHIP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This is a business operations & management pathway that teaches students how successful beauty businesses are built, managed, and sustained.

Students learn leadership, management, marketing, financial literacy, operational systems, and business development strategies that support long-term success in the beauty industry.

STUDENTS LEARN-

Business Fundamentals
Leadership Development
Financial Literacy & Budgeting
Marketing & Branding
Customer Retention Systems
Team Development
Salon Management
Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurship

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BEAUTY SCHOOL READINESS

For students interested in pursuing licensure, A Natural Affair Academy provides a bridge between career exploration and formal beauty education.

Students gain industry exposure, professional development, confidence, and workplace experience before enrolling in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, natural hair, instructor training, or other approved licensure programs.

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