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Hair Braiding Professional

Continuing Education Workforce Certificate

Format

In-person

Location

Essex

​Professional hair braiders are in the beauty industry working with individuals providing beauty services such as braiding and styling hair, making recommendations for treating the scalp, and other hair care services.

This program features courses to understand how to build your customer base, develop your portfolio, and provide excellent customer service. Additionally, the program teaches students how to conduct client assessments, maintain a level of client confidentiality, personal integrity, and professional standards, develop and build customer loyalty, and how to explore income opportunities.​

The student entering the program must demonstrate a strong knowledge of the techniques for cornrows, plaits, and braids or register for PDV320 Hair Braiding Basics I.

Professional hair braiders can be found in a variety of settings including beauty salons hair salons, spas, or even as independent practitioners providing freelance services or operating their own businesses.

Program Course Sequence

A stringent attendance policy will be enforced.

Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)

Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees

PDV 316

Hair Braiding Professional Level I

17.5

A Hair Braiding Kit that includes a mannequin head and a stand is provided to participants.

Print materials are included in course cost and provided during class.

$260

T-$78/F-$182

PDV 317

Hair Braiding Professional Level II

17.5

Hair Braiding Kit provided in PDV316 will be used in PDV317.

Print materials are included in course cost and provided during class.

$260

T-$78/F-$182

PDV 318

Hair Braiding Professional Level III

17.5

Hair Braiding Kit provided in PDV316 will be used in PDV317.

Print materials are included in course cost and provided during class.

$260

T-$78/F-$182

PDV 319

Hair Braiding Professional Level IV

17.5

Hair Braiding Kit provided in PDV316 will be used in PDV317.

Print materials are included in course cost and provided during class.

$260

T-$78/F-$182

Program Series Totals:

70

$1,040
T-$312/F-$728

There is currently no license required to become a braider in Maryland.

Full Program Details