"Natural Hair Foundations: Care, Styling and Confidence

Class Title:

"Natural Hair Foundations: Care, Styling, and Confidence"

Objective:

To introduce participants to the basics of natural hair care and styling, including understanding hair types, proper techniques for maintenance, and simple, stylish protective styles.

Who Is This Class For?

• Beginner hairstylists who want to specialize in natural hair.
• Individuals passionate about learning how to care for and style their natural hair.
• Salon owners and staff looking to expand their services to natural hair clients.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Natural Hair Types and Textures

Explanation of the hair typing system (e.g., 3A-4C).

Characteristics of different textures (e.g., porosity, density).

Building a Healthy Hair Care Routine

Basics of cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing.

Product selection for different hair needs (detanglers, oils, creams).

Detangling Techniques

Tools for painless detangling (wide-tooth combs, brushes).

Hands-on practice with mannequins or models.

Protective Styling 101

Step-by-step instruction on simple styles like:

Two-strand twists.

Flat twists.

Braids (box braids or cornrows).

Discussion of protective styles for length retention and healthy growth.

Scalp Care and Common Challenges

Addressing dandruff, dryness, and itching.

Incorporating scalp massages for stimulation.

Practical Demonstration and Hands-On Practice

Live demo of a protective style on a model.

Participants practice on mannequins or each other with guidance.

Duration:

4-5 hours (with breaks).

• 1 hour: Theory and hair health basics.
• 1 hours: Demonstration and Q&A.
• 2 hours: Hands-on styling practice.

Materials Provided:

• Mannequin heads (for practice).
• Starter styling kits (combs, brushes, clips).
• Sample products (shampoo, conditioner, leave-in, oil).
• Printed guides summarizing key concepts.

Takeaways for Participants:

• A solid understanding of natural hair types and care.
• Confidence in performing basic protective styles.
• A resource pack for continued learning.

Host or Publisher Constance Hunter