PDV 319 - Hair Braiding Professional Level IV

1.75 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the student to learn about pursuing a career as a Professional Hair Braider as the last course in a series of four. Topics include a continuation of Senegalese and Corkscrew braids, Silky Lock braid, Nubian Twist braid, working in beauty salons or starting your own business, professional ethics, portfolio techniques, and hands-on practice.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. demonstrate basic knowledge of and be able to complete the following braids: Silky lock and the Nubian twist;
2. demonstrate a mastery of the following braids: Senegalese and Corkscrew;
3. prepare a portfolio and identify professional goals;
4. discuss the benefits and challenges of starting your own hair braiding business and working in a beauty industry;
5. describe income opportunities;
6. explain and discuss their ethical obligations; and
7. describe best practices for expanding your customer base, providing excellent customer service, and how to obtain customer loyalty.